バース [Bāsu]

A nine-issue series from Gentosha, バース ran from 1998 to 2003, a compact, self-contained work that stands as a distinctive example of late-90s alternative manga. The series is noted for its stark, atmospheric storytelling and is most closely associated with its creator's singular vision. Though brief, its limited run allowed for a tightly focused narrative that has earned it a dedicated following among connoisseurs of the era's more experimental comics.