“Criminal Ken becomes supernatural protector for sick sister after dark bargain, gaining powers and mysterious role.”
Shadows of Spawn
シャドウズ オブ スポーン
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Criminal Ken becomes supernatural protector for sick sister after dark bargain, gaining powers and mysterious role.
Ken Kurosawa, known on the streets as Double K, is a tough but surprisingly compassionate figure who operates on the wrong side of the law. Despite his criminal activities, everything he does is driven by a single purpose: to care for his beloved younger sister, Mariko, who suffers from a serious illness. Their bond is the one pure thing in Ken's otherwise rough life. However, Ken's world takes a dark turn when he finds himself caught in a supernatural web beyond his control. In a desperate moment, he makes a fateful bargain that changes everything, trading away something precious for a chance to protect what matters most to him. The consequences of this deal thrust him into a bizarre new existence where he's granted extraordinary abilities but also burdened with a mysterious and ominous role. Now transformed and wielding powers he barely understands, Ken must navigate a shadowy realm where the lines between good and evil blur. As he struggles to comprehend his new identity and purpose, questions arise about redemption, the nature of wickedness, and what it truly means to be human. The story blends intense action with dark humor while exploring themes of sacrifice, family, and the price of second chances.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 16 × 3 ch × vol
- Total read 2h 08m approx
- Published Jan 1998 – Jan 1999
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M6071 catalog