{"product_id":"blood-on-the-tracks-13-9781647292232","title":"Blood on the Tracks 13","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"If you enjoyed Oshimi's previous work with \"\u003ci\u003eThe Flowers of Evil\u003c\/i\u003e\", and you enjoy dark storylines with twisted characters, you'll no doubt enjoy \"\u003ci\u003eBlood on the Tracks\u003c\/i\u003e\"! Recommended!\" - \u003ci\u003eNeo Tokyo 2099\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's been 20 years since his mother told Seiichi that she renounced motherhood, since she thanked him for being a killer, since he tried to strangle her there in the courtroom--and somehow he made it through. Living alone, working the night shift at a commercial bakery, barely speaking to his father, Seiichi's life is solitary and empty, and he likes it that way. But nothing lasts forever... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe grand preface is over--and now the real story begins!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly in his late-thirties, Shuzo Oshimi is already considered a seasoned veteran of the Japanese comics community. Winner of the most important comics awards for newcomers, the Tetsuya Chiba Award in 2001, Oshimi has been penning quirky slice-of-life dramas now for over a decade for major manga publishers including Kodansha. After drawing nine series, Oshimi's star began to rise in 2008 with the release of his first hit, \u003ci\u003eDrifting Net Cafe\u003c\/i\u003e. This horror-themed homage to the legendary Kazu Umezzo work, \u003ci\u003eDrifting Classroom\u003c\/i\u003e, was adapted into a live-action series, and propelled Oshimi onto an international stage. He would soon reach new heights in 2009 with \u003ci\u003eThe Flowers of Evil.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs to date he has over 13 works which include serializations and art contributions.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Vertical Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50604332548370,"sku":"9781647292232","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d544c4b5-936f-4e7f-a349-4ddc84998117.jpg?v=1732258546","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/blood-on-the-tracks-13-9781647292232","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}