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Brendan FrederickTsugumi Project
Tsugumi Project is a post-apocalyptic manga series written by ippatu and illustrated by Ryosuke Takahashi. Set in a ruined Japan overrun by dangerous mutated creatures, the story follows Leon, a young scavenger sent on a mission into the country's forbidden wasteland, where he crosses paths with the mysterious and formidable Tsugumi. Combining intense action, striking artwork, and a survival-focused narrative, Tsugumi Project has earned praise for its unique world-building and cinematic visual style.
