Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku, Vol. 5 (Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku, #5)

by Yuji Kaku

Even an invincible ninja may not be able to survive Hell’s Paradise!

Gabimaru is a ninja on death row with one chance to see his wife again—by finding the elixir of immortality on a supernatural island and delivering it to the shogun. Standing in his way are his fellow convicts and the fearsome beasts that roam the island, devouring or killing anyone they encounter.

Gabimaru and his companions are confronted with the mysteries of tao, the supernatural phenomenon that turns the beings known as Lord Tensen into fearsome enemies. And when Gabimaru begins acting strangely, is there any hope for his companions, or will they face certain death at his hands?

• ISBN10: 1974713245
• ISBN13: 9781974713240
• Publish Date: 17 November 2020 (first published 24 December 2020)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 216
• Language: English

Reviews

[inlibrisveritas]

Still a really solid read so far. The lore of the island is being figured out while presenting some new challenges as the groups grow in power and learn from each other. We have a new side mystery as well, which adds some nice flavor even if it is a bit sinister and sad.

There is also some pretty stellar action scenes in this one, and I love all the dynamic movement and cleverness of the creature design.