The Yakuza's Bias

The Yakuza's Bias, launched in 2023 by Kodansha USA, is a two-issue comic series that follows a yakuza enforcer who discovers a passion for K-pop fandom, creating a sharp contrast between his violent underworld life and his newfound obsession. Written and illustrated by an unnamed creative team, this short but distinctive series explores identity, obsession, and the unexpected intersections of crime and pop culture. It matters as a fresh, genre-blending take on the yakuza story, using the brief format to deliver a tightly focused character study.