To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts

In the aftermath of a civil war, a former soldier hunts down monstrous beings once created as weapons—his own former comrades—in this dark fantasy series from Vertical (2016–2021). Written and drawn by Maybe, To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts explores themes of guilt, loyalty, and the cost of war through a grim, 11-issue arc that blends Western folklore with a poignant, morally complex narrative. Its tight, self-contained story and striking art have made it a notable entry in the publisher's catalog of translated manga.