NOiSE
(Author) Tsutomu NiheiFrom Tsutomu Nihei, the creator of Knights of Sidonia, APOSIMZ and Biomega. NOiSE is the prequel to the hit series BLAME! What starts as a routine investigation into a series of child kidnappings turns personal when detective Musubi Susono’s partner is viciously murdered by a fanatical cult. Stymied by her superiors and armed only with a mysterious sword, Susono must descend into the depths of her decaying city in search of answers—and what she finds will remake the world as she knows it. Set 3,000 years before the events of BLAME!, this dark, action-packed prequel from sci-fi visionary Tsutomu Nihei (Knights of Sidonia, Aposimz) provides a glimpse into the origins of the Safeguards and the NetSphere, while standing alone as a gritty masterpiece of cyberpunk noir. Finally back in print, NOiSE also includes Nihei’s prize-winning debut story, an early version of BLAME!
Tsutomu Nihei
Tsutomu Nihei is a renowned Japanese manga artist known for his work "Blame!" His unique cyberpunk style combines intricate, dystopian settings with minimalist character designs. Nihei's contributions to literature include pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling and creating immersive, thought-provoking worlds that captivate readers worldwide.