No. 5

In the early 2020s, VIZ Media released No. 5, a four-issue comic series that reimagines the classic superhero team with a distinctly Japanese sensibility. The story follows a group of five gifted individuals—each bearing a number—whose lives intertwine in unexpected ways, blending action with introspective character studies. Best known for the work of writer/artist Taiyo Matsumoto, this short but impactful run is celebrated for its expressive, loose art style and its thoughtful exploration of identity and connection within a genre framework. A standout in VIZ's catalog, it offers a quiet, poetic take on superhuman abilities that resonates beyond its brief span.