The Five Star Stories

A lavish science-fantasy saga from Japanese publisher Toyspress, Inc., The Five Star Stories ran for 26 issues between 2002 and 2004, adapting Mamoru Nagano's sprawling manga epic for an English-language audience. Known for its intricate mecha design, baroque political intrigue, and a timeline spanning thousands of years, the series is most associated with Nagano's singular artistic vision and his creation of the iconic Mortar Headd super-robots. It remains a cult touchstone for fans of dense, visually ornate space opera.