Boy's Abyss

In 2021, Altraverse launched Boy's Abyss, an 18-issue series that delves into the suffocating weight of small-town life and the desperate yearning for escape. Written and illustrated by Ryo Minenami, this dark, psychological drama follows a high school boy whose mundane existence is shattered by a mysterious encounter, pulling him into a spiral of obsession, family secrets, and the titular abyss. The series earned a reputation for its unflinching exploration of depression and trauma, making it a notable work in the early 2020s landscape of mature, character-driven manga.