Book 1

Soichi Negishi dreamed of moving to Tokyo and starting up a bubblegum pop band, so what's he doing playing in Detroit Metal City, the most scandalous, outrageous and demonic death metal band on the Japanese music scene? Deep down inside, Soichi still dreams of acoustic guitars and trips to Paris, but when the makeup comes on and he transforms into his alter ego, Krauser II, not even the denizens of hell itself are safe from his soul-devouring heavy metal sound.

By all accounts, Soichi Negishi is the last person on earth anyone would expect to be the front man for a death metal band: a meek little loser who's still a virgin and wants nothing more than to sing fluffy pop ballads in trendy neighbourhoods. Can he reconcile his sensitive inner yearnings with his on-stage persona, Krauser II, the vilest hard rocker in Japanese (and possibly world) history?

Book 2

Detroit Metal City, Vol. 2

by Kiminori Wakasugi

Published 29 October 2009
Soichi Negishi dreamed of moving to Tokyo and starting up a bubblegum pop band, so what's he doing playing in Detroit Metal City, the most scandalous, outrageous and demonic death metal band on the Japanese music scene? Deep down inside, Soichi still dreams of acoustic guitars and trips to Paris, but when the makeup comes on and he transforms into his alter ego, Krauser II, not even the denizens of hell itself are safe from his soul-devouring heavy metal sound.

An anti-male, all-girl punk band is ripping up the charts and has declared all-out war on DMC. They're asking for nothing less than the total emasculation of Krauser and his minions, and DMC will need to bring some serious metal might if they hope to squash this new troupe of sultry songstresses. And what the hell is Krauser doing at an amusement park? Planning a new blood sacrifice, perhaps?

Book 3

Soichi Negishi dreamed of moving to Tokyo and starting up a bubblegum pop band, so what's he doing playing in Detroit Metal City, the most scandalous, outrageous and demonic death metal band on the Japanese music scene? Deep down inside, Soichi still dreams of acoustic guitars and trips to Paris, but when the makeup comes on and he transforms into his alter ego, Krauser II, not even the denizens of hell itself are safe from his soul-devouring heavy metal sound.

Book 4

Prepare to have your mortal soul devoured by the demonic Johannes Krauser II, front man for Detroit Metal City, the most outrageously hilarious death metal band on the Japanese indie scene! Music has the power to KILL!!

Book 5

By all appearances, Soichi Negishi is a sweet, well-mannered boy, who likes Swedish pop music, trendy boutiques and all things fashionable. But at the same time, he's also Krauser II, front man for Detroit Metal City, and indie death metal band whose popularity increases by the day. Once the DMC makeup goes on and Soichi takes the stage, his natural talent as a death metal god can't help but flourish. Is this the band he's truly destined to be in?

Book 6

By all appearances, Soichi Negishi is a sweet, well-mannered boy, who likes Swedish pop music, trendy boutiques and all things fashionable. But at the same time, he's also Krauser II, front man for Detroit Metal City, and indie death metal band whose popularity increases by the day. Once the DMC makeup goes on and Soichi takes the stage, his natural talent as a death metal god can't help but flourish. Is this the band he's truly destined to be in?

Book 7

By all appearances, Soichi Negishi is a sweet, well-mannered boy, who likes Swedish pop music, trendy boutiques and all things fashionable. But at the same time, he's also Krauser II, front man for Detroit Metal City, and indie death metal band whose popularity increases by the day. Once the DMC makeup goes on and Soichi takes the stage, his natural talent as a death metal god can't help but flourish. Is this the band he's truly destined to be in?

Book 8

By all appearances, Soichi Negishi is a sweet, well-mannered boy, who likes Swedish pop music, trendy boutiques and all things fashionable. But at the same time, he's also Krauser II, front man for Detroit Metal City, and indie death metal band whose popularity increases by the day. Once the DMC makeup goes on and Soichi takes the stage, his natural talent as a death metal god can't help but flourish. Is this the band he's truly destined to be in?

Book 9

By all appearances, Soichi Negishi is a sweet, well-mannered boy, who likes Swedish pop music, trendy boutiques and all things fashionable. But at the same time, he's also Krauser II, front man for Detroit Metal City, and indie death metal band whose popularity increases by the day. Once the DMC makeup goes on and Soichi takes the stage, his natural talent as a death metal god can't help but flourish. Is this the band he's truly destined to be in? And how on earth will he be able to save the world with rice...?

Book 10

By all appearances, Soichi Negishi is a sweet, well-mannered boy, who likes Swedish pop music, trendy boutiques and all things fashionable. But at the same time, he's also Krauser II, front man for Detroit Metal City, and indie death metal band whose popularity increases by the day. Once the DMC makeup goes on and Soichi takes the stage, his natural talent as a death metal god can't help but flourish. Is this the band he's truly destined to be in? And how on earth will he be able to save the world with rice...?