
The Promised Neverland
Kaiu Shirai
Overview
In the seemingly idyllic Grace Field House orphanage, children live a life of comfort and joy, unaware of the dark secret hidden beneath the surface. This cheerful facade crumbles when three bright orphans, Emma, Norman, and Ray, stumble upon the horrifying truth: their loving caretaker, Mama Isabella, is raising them as livestock. They are destined to be harvested and fed to demons. This revelation ignites a desperate fight for survival.
Led by the fiercely determined Emma, the children must now hatch an escape plan. Their mission is not just to flee the orphanage but to outwit Isabella and her watchful eyes. The narrative masterfully weaves psychological thrills, intricate strategic planning, and a relentless race against time. It's a story that explores the loss of innocence, the chilling boundary between humanity and monstrosity, and the unwavering will to secure freedom against overwhelming oppression.
Awards
63rd Shogakukan Manga Award: Shōnen: (2018)
Japan Expo Award
Kono Manga ga Sugoi!
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Book Info
- Author
- Kaiu Shirai
- Publisher
- Shueisha
- Published
- August 1, 2016
- Language
- Japanese
- Series
- The Promised Neverland
- Illustrator
- Posuka Demizu
- Serialization Magazine
- Weekly Shōnen Jump
- Serialization Run
- August 1, 2016 – June 15, 2020
- Collected Volumes
- 20
- North American Publisher
- Viz Media
- Worldwide Circulation
- Over 42 million copies (as of August 2023)
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