Zero (manhwa)
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Zero is a Korean manhwa
written by Dall-Young Lim
and illustrated by Park Sung-woo
Based on a popular series of Korean eroge
of the same title. The manhwa was serialized into 69 chapters. The individual chapters were published into 10 bound volumes
by Daiwon C.I.
The manhwa is licensed in North America by Infinity Studios
, in France by Tokebi and in Russia by Comics Factory
. Infinity Studios
announced its plans to Zero volume 4 onwards in Portable Document Format
for e-book
.
Its sequel, Zero: Circle of Flow (Hangul
:제로 - 흐름의 원, RR
: Jero - Heureumui won) is a Korean manhwa written by Dall-Young Lim
. It is licensed in France by Panini Comics
under its imprint, Génération Comics. Lim adapted the manhwa from an Eroge
computer game.
Having been born in a secret government laboratory that cultivated esper (Extrasensory Persception) powers with humans, Shuuichi and his two sisters, Sumire and Katsumi,are forced to endure a difficult life as test subjects until their escape. Years later, these siblings are still being sought after by unknown organizations that are after SHuuichi's powers as he is what they refer to as a "Zero Sample" with the ability to cause "Zero Shock".
Born in 1965, He is the father of Katsumi and the lover of Sumire. He inherited his immense power from his father which was transmitted through the incestuous relation he had with his daughter. He is known to the Extrasensory Perception Control System (ECS) as "Zero-type Sample".
Sumire Asakawa
Born in 1961, An artificial life form created from the genes of Shuiichi's dead mother with the purpose of being a generator of SG capable espers. She was brought up believing that she was Shuiichi's sister. Although appearing very mannerful in front of others, she can show a different side of herself to Shuuichi akin to that of an angry child. .
Katsumi Asakawa
The daughter of Sumire and Shuuichi. Because of the belief that Sumire and Shuu are brother and sister they hide the fact that she is their daughter explaining her as being their youngest sister. They do this so that she will be able to live a normal life free of persecution. Being the daughter of Shuuichi this would make her a 3rd gen "zero sample" however her power is never seen other than the fact that she can pilot the "SG Armor"
Natsuko Ishihara
Born in 1958, she is currently the Senior Research Agent of Tokyo's ESC Division. She is in an affair with her director, Kenji. She shows a weakness to children and has an inability to lie. Her well-endowed body is subject to Kenji's lust.
Kenji Oshima
Born in 1943, he is currently the Branch Director of Tokyo's ESC Division. Although he is married with two children, he is in an affair with Natsuko. He is an expert marksman
Sendo Akira
A man who thought he could do what wanted because he had power. After being defeated by Shuu and spending time in a detention center he finally began
to repent for his actions.
Sendo Ayaka
Older sister of Akira.
After Shuuichi defeats her and her brother She falls in love with Shuu, and even begins to date him.
M.O. Minatsuki Osei
A "control factor" created for Shuuichi's father. She claims to have spent most of her life in Osaka and has a kansai accent. After the events of the second "Zero Shock" she and Shuuichi have relations and a child is conceived.
Kei Asukawa
Kei is the son of Shuuichi Asukawa and Minatsuki Osei. Only appearing in the epilogue chapter, Kei has the same abilities as Shuuchi and is a third generation Zero Sample
talks about his difficulties in trying to adapt the manhwa, target at older teens, from its adult game.
Manhwa
Manhwa is the general Korean term for comics and print cartoons . Outside of Korea, the term usually refers specifically to South Korean comics. The term, along with manga, is a cognate of the Chinese manhua...
written by Dall-Young Lim
Dall-Young Lim
Lim Dall-Young is a South Korean author known for scripting the manhwa Unbalance Unbalance and the Japanese manga Black God and Freezing. He is the founder of Artlim Media, which was established in 1999...
and illustrated by Park Sung-woo
Park Sung-woo
Park Sung-Woo is a manga-style South Korean manhwa artist. He had his debut in 1993 in IQ Jump. He was awarded a "Manhwa of Our Time" prize in 2002.-Works:*Anima Cal Livs*Black God*Chun Rhang Yul Jun*Dark Striker...
Based on a popular series of Korean eroge
Eroge
An or Ero-ga is a Japanese video or computer game that features erotic content, usually in the form of anime-style artwork. Eroge originated from galge, but unlike galge, they feature erotic/pornographic content.-History:...
of the same title. The manhwa was serialized into 69 chapters. The individual chapters were published into 10 bound volumes
Tankobon
, with a literal meaning close to "independently appearing book", is the Japanese term for a book that is complete in itself and is not part of a series , though the manga industry uses it for volumes which may be in a series...
by Daiwon C.I.
Daiwon C.I.
Daewon C.I. , short for Daewon Culture Industry, is a subsidiary of Daewon Media founded in 1991. This South Korean publisher releases domestic and imported comics, Newtype Korea Magazine, children's books, and light novels. With Haksan Culture Company and Seoul Cultural Publishers, Daewon C.I...
The manhwa is licensed in North America by Infinity Studios
Infinity Studios
Infinity Studios was an American publisher of Japanese manga and Korean manhwa, publishing such series as Iono-sama Fanatics and Unbalance Unbalance.-Manhwa and manga distributed by Infinity Studios:*Animal Paradise *Bambi *Blood Alone...
, in France by Tokebi and in Russia by Comics Factory
Comics Factory
Comics Factory is a comics imprint of major Russian book publisher AST. It serves as a translator and the licensor of European graphic novels, Japanese manga, manhwa, Taiwan and Hongkong manhua, Original English-language manga. It also released Russian-language manga of Russian and Ukrainian...
. Infinity Studios
Infinity Studios
Infinity Studios was an American publisher of Japanese manga and Korean manhwa, publishing such series as Iono-sama Fanatics and Unbalance Unbalance.-Manhwa and manga distributed by Infinity Studios:*Animal Paradise *Bambi *Blood Alone...
announced its plans to Zero volume 4 onwards in Portable Document Format
Portable Document Format
Portable Document Format is an open standard for document exchange. This file format, created by Adobe Systems in 1993, is used for representing documents in a manner independent of application software, hardware, and operating systems....
for e-book
E-book
An electronic book is a book-length publication in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, and produced on, published through, and readable on computers or other electronic devices. Sometimes the equivalent of a conventional printed book, e-books can also be born digital...
.
Its sequel, Zero: Circle of Flow (Hangul
Hangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
:제로 - 흐름의 원, RR
Revised Romanization of Korean
The Revised Romanization of Korean is the official Korean language romanization system in South Korea proclaimed by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, replacing the older McCune–Reischauer system...
: Jero - Heureumui won) is a Korean manhwa written by Dall-Young Lim
Dall-Young Lim
Lim Dall-Young is a South Korean author known for scripting the manhwa Unbalance Unbalance and the Japanese manga Black God and Freezing. He is the founder of Artlim Media, which was established in 1999...
. It is licensed in France by Panini Comics
Panini Comics
Panini Comics is an Italian comic book publisher. A division of Panini Group, best known for their collectible stickers, it is headquartered in Modena, Italy...
under its imprint, Génération Comics. Lim adapted the manhwa from an Eroge
Eroge
An or Ero-ga is a Japanese video or computer game that features erotic content, usually in the form of anime-style artwork. Eroge originated from galge, but unlike galge, they feature erotic/pornographic content.-History:...
computer game.
Plot
From infinity studios:Having been born in a secret government laboratory that cultivated esper (Extrasensory Persception) powers with humans, Shuuichi and his two sisters, Sumire and Katsumi,are forced to endure a difficult life as test subjects until their escape. Years later, these siblings are still being sought after by unknown organizations that are after SHuuichi's powers as he is what they refer to as a "Zero Sample" with the ability to cause "Zero Shock".
Characters
Shuuichi AsakawaBorn in 1965, He is the father of Katsumi and the lover of Sumire. He inherited his immense power from his father which was transmitted through the incestuous relation he had with his daughter. He is known to the Extrasensory Perception Control System (ECS) as "Zero-type Sample".
Sumire Asakawa
Born in 1961, An artificial life form created from the genes of Shuiichi's dead mother with the purpose of being a generator of SG capable espers. She was brought up believing that she was Shuiichi's sister. Although appearing very mannerful in front of others, she can show a different side of herself to Shuuichi akin to that of an angry child. .
Katsumi Asakawa
The daughter of Sumire and Shuuichi. Because of the belief that Sumire and Shuu are brother and sister they hide the fact that she is their daughter explaining her as being their youngest sister. They do this so that she will be able to live a normal life free of persecution. Being the daughter of Shuuichi this would make her a 3rd gen "zero sample" however her power is never seen other than the fact that she can pilot the "SG Armor"
Natsuko Ishihara
Born in 1958, she is currently the Senior Research Agent of Tokyo's ESC Division. She is in an affair with her director, Kenji. She shows a weakness to children and has an inability to lie. Her well-endowed body is subject to Kenji's lust.
Kenji Oshima
Born in 1943, he is currently the Branch Director of Tokyo's ESC Division. Although he is married with two children, he is in an affair with Natsuko. He is an expert marksman
Sendo Akira
A man who thought he could do what wanted because he had power. After being defeated by Shuu and spending time in a detention center he finally began
to repent for his actions.
Sendo Ayaka
Older sister of Akira.
After Shuuichi defeats her and her brother She falls in love with Shuu, and even begins to date him.
M.O. Minatsuki Osei
A "control factor" created for Shuuichi's father. She claims to have spent most of her life in Osaka and has a kansai accent. After the events of the second "Zero Shock" she and Shuuichi have relations and a child is conceived.
Kei Asukawa
Kei is the son of Shuuichi Asukawa and Minatsuki Osei. Only appearing in the epilogue chapter, Kei has the same abilities as Shuuchi and is a third generation Zero Sample
Publication
In the bonus section of the end of the first volume, Dall-Young LimDall-Young Lim
Lim Dall-Young is a South Korean author known for scripting the manhwa Unbalance Unbalance and the Japanese manga Black God and Freezing. He is the founder of Artlim Media, which was established in 1999...
talks about his difficulties in trying to adapt the manhwa, target at older teens, from its adult game.
Sequel
In 2005, Dall young-lim created a sequel entiteled Zero: The Circle of FlowZero: Circle of Flow
Zero: the Circle of Flow is a Korean manhwa written by Dall-Young Lim and illustrated by ROH Sang-young. It is the Sequel to Zero: The Beginning Of The Coffin and a direct adaption of the Korean Eroge of the same name. It features new main characters and setting from its prequel, with a few of the...