“Prequel to Spiral follows Imari and a dropout detective as Blade Children mysteries unfold.”
Spiral Alive
スパイラル・アライヴ
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Prequel to Spiral follows Imari and a dropout detective as Blade Children mysteries unfold.
This is a spin-off story that takes place 2-3 years before "Spiral - Suiri no Kizuna." The narrative follows Imari, a young woman harboring feelings for a boy who dreams of becoming a detective. This aspiring investigator has left school to pursue his own path, becoming entangled in a complex web of mysteries. As the story unfolds, connections begin to emerge between these events and the enigmatic Blade Children. When familiar faces from the Blade Children make their appearance, they find themselves drawn into a larger scheme orchestrated by unseen forces. (Source: M-U)
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A Manga Publication
- Format 28 × 5 ch × vol
- Total read 3h 44m approx
- Published May 2002 – Sep 2008
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M1556 catalog