A collection of sketches, studies, and schematics, Appleseed ID is a must-have companion book for fans of the cyberpunk saga Appleseed and its legendary creator, Shirow Masamune, the manga mastermind behind such classics as Appleseed, Dominion, and Ghost in the Shell. 

Shirow Masamune's visionary Appleseed is widely regarded not only as one of the linchpin works of graphic fiction, but one of the most influential science-fiction stories in recent memory, culminating in the astonishing 2005 animated adaptation. Appleseed Hypernotes, never before collected in America, features an over 80-plus-page Appleseed tale, plus reams of detailed information and art of the characters, machines, and weapons of Appleseed.

This deluxe edition will mark the first time the book has been published in its original Japanese right-to-left format in English. Deep into the 21st century, the line between man and machine has been inexorably blurred as humans rely on the enhancement of mechanical implants and robots are upgraded with human tissue.

In the mighty Yamata Empire, magic and technology are one and the same. Now, the Empire is preparing its ultimate feat of psycho-science: the destruction of all the negative karma in the galaxy! But will this mystical purification be the salvation of humanity-or the trigger of its ultimate destruction? Only one being can save the Empire from its folly: Susano, the God of Destruction.

It's an all-out war across the island of Cenancle. Takumi's been unknowingly infected with the Bydo virus, Labrys-Poseidon's senior executive-has joined the fight herself, and Robert Altman is back in action! And amongst all the flying bullets and exploding gertsecommas is a freelance reporter desperately trying to get three very important girls to safety.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: DECEMBER 10, 2024