“Orphans turned cop and yakuza seek justice for their murdered teacher, uncovering a police conspiracy.”
Ouroboros: Keisatsu wo Sabaku wa Ware ni Ari
ウロボロス―警察ヲ裁クハ我ニアリ―
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Synopsis
Orphans turned cop and yakuza seek justice for their murdered teacher, uncovering a police conspiracy.
Ryuuzaki Ikuo and Tatsuya Danno once belonged to a happy family of orphans at the Mahoroba Orphanage. Their beloved teacher, Yuiko, cared for and nurtured them; to Ryuuzaki and Tatsuya, she meant the world to them. Thus, one late night, their whole world fell apart when they witnessed her tragic murder. Though the young pair testify that a man shot their teacher, the police force them to keep quiet. And so, they realize that this murder case contains a darker truth, one hidden by the authorities. With no one else to trust, Ryuzaki and Tatsuya decide to work within the shadows to catch the seemingly influential culprit. Even if they end up dirtying their hands, the only justice that matters to them is the truth behind Yuiko's death. Fifteen years later, Ryuzaki joins the Shinjuku Police force and becomes the second department's top investigator, while he secretly works with Tatsuya, who is now a high-ranking member of the yakuza. Fueled by vengeance and love for their teacher, the two friends join forces to find the culprit, vowing to exact revenge upon the evil who took their world away.
What people say
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Derived from 7 sampled reviews
What 7 readers settled on.
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σ 0.76 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
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Running avg · Oct 2012 → May 2021
- 7 “I find Ouroboros to be an enjoyable read that features an interesting overall plot and a compelling light and shadow theme. However, the pacing is hindered by too many unrelated side stories, and...”
- 8 “Ouroboros stands out as a top-tier crime detective manga, featuring a complex, well-woven narrative, distinct character designs, and deeply motivated, suspenseful character interactions. While the...”
- 8 “The series shines through its fantastic, grounded art style and the compelling, cooperative dynamic between Ikuo and Danno as they navigate a corrupt police system. While the narrative currently...”
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A Manga Publication
- Format 144 × 24 ch × vol
- Total read 19h 12m approx
- Published Mar 2009 – Dec 2016
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M12744 catalog