Faust: Fiction and Manga from the Cutting Edge of Japanese Pop Culture

A short-lived but influential literary magazine in English, Faust was a 2008–2009 import from Random House that brought together Japanese pop culture’s most daring voices. Known for showcasing boundary-pushing manga and fiction, it featured work from talents like Yoshitoshi ABe and Otsuichi, bridging the gap between underground and mainstream audiences. Though only two issues were published, its curated selection of cutting-edge stories and art made it a vital, if brief, snapshot of early 2000s Japanese creative energy.