Tokyo ESP #4
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThe fourth volume of the Tokyo ESP series continues the story of Rinka Urushiba, a young girl who gains the ability to phase through objects after encountering glowing fish. This collected edition, published by Vertical in 2016, follows Rinka and her fellow ESP users as they face escalating conflicts with other superpowered individuals and government forces. The volume collects the next chapters of the manga series by Hajime Segawa, blending action, supernatural elements, and social commentary.
In "They Met at ESP Academy," Hajime Segawa and Kumar Sivasubramanian deliver a compelling look at life in a world where ESPers are regulated and isolated, focusing on Ren Jomaku, a shy student struggling with her powers and the isolation they’ve brought her. On her first day at the ESP Academy, Ren finds herself caught in a sudden riot sparked by rebellious students and a shadowy outside force, setting the stage for tension and unexpected connections. The story, illustrated by Segawa with his signature detail and emotional clarity, is presented in a cover by Segawa that captures the academy’s stark, controlled atmosphere.
Ren Jomaku, a shy girl burdened by her ESP abilities and past isolation, steps into the rigid world of ESP Academy—only to find her first day thrown into chaos when a riot erupts, fueled by a shadowy outside force. Amid the unrest, she crosses paths with fellow students Tetsuya Zeusu, Murasaki Edoyama, Ayumu Oozora, and Pandaemon Youdani, each carrying their own secrets in a school where power is monitored and trust is scarce.
Ren Jomaku reaches out to Tetsuya Zeusu, desperate to understand the power she’s struggling to control. When the Superhuman Liberation Front launches a sudden assault on Tetsuya and Ayumu Oozora, Ren realizes her connection to them may be the key to what’s really at stake.
Ren Jomaku’s quiet life takes a sudden turn when her new neighbor, Tetsuya Zeusu, reveals a hidden role as a Tokyo Metro Police operative—tasked with protecting her from the looming threat of the Superhuman Liberation Front. As tensions rise and secrets unfold, Ren must navigate the fragile line between trust and danger, all while grappling with the strange, icy power that may be tied to her own past.
Ren Jomaku finds an unexpected ally in Tetsuya Zeusu at the academy, but their bond is tested when the betrayal of a fellow ESPer draws them into a clash with the Superhuman Liberation Front. Amid the chaos, Ren’s true power awakens—revealing she can not only freeze time but also create a localized field that halts it entirely.
Ren Jomaku joins the Hero Research Club, a group of aspiring ESPers preparing for the license exam, where he bonds with classmates like Murasaki Edoyama, Ayumu Oozora, and Pandaemon Youdani. When Marume Maruyama is attacked by a street gang targeting ESPers, the Superhuman Liberation Front intervenes—ushering in a moment that tests the club’s ideals and the true cost of power.
Ren Jomaku nails the written exam, but the real challenge begins when Inspector Tsuihito Kobura subjects him to a terrifying physical trial. Meanwhile, the Superhuman Liberation Front turns the screws on Marume Maruyama, using her younger brother as leverage to force her into their cause.
When Kakunoshin captures Ren and Marume, the tension escalates as Touko, using her vision powers, launches a desperate strike by remotely detonating a bomb—targeting the police ESP squad in a high-stakes bid to turn the tide. Amid the chaos, alliances shift and hidden loyalties are tested, as the group fights to survive the escalating violence.
Ren Jomaku’s stuffed animal becomes an unlikely spy when Mrs. Jomaku takes it to bed, unaware of the camera Tetsuya Zeusu secretly installed; meanwhile, Sairo and Garuda share a quiet moment over tea, their unlikely camaraderie unfolding in the quiet.
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