Ten Chi

Ten Chi is a singular, oversized French graphic novel from Soleil, launched in 1996 and still standing as a complete work in a single issue. This ambitious, standalone epic is most closely associated with its writer and artist, who crafted a dense, mythic narrative exploring Japanese cosmology and the clash between ancient gods and modern humanity. Its significance lies in its audacious scope—a complete, self-contained story told with breathtaking, detailed artwork that feels more like a painted saga than a traditional comic. For fans of ambitious, art-driven European graphic novels, Ten Chi remains a unique and striking entry in the Soleil catalog.