Black Bullet

A dark sci-fi action series from 2016 onward, published by Bamboo Édition, Black Bullet follows a small team of elite soldiers in a future where humanity is besieged by monstrous parasites known as Gastrea. The story centers on Rentaro Satomi, a young man with a cybernetic arm and leg, who partners with Enju Aihara, a mysterious girl with superhuman abilities, to protect what remains of civilization. Running for four issues, this French-published adaptation of the Japanese light novel and manga series captures the tense, high-stakes battles and the fragile alliance between humans and the genetically enhanced children called Cursed Children. It matters as a compact, action-packed entry into the post-apocalyptic genre, offering a Western take on a popular Eastern property.