Jagaaan

Synopsis

Shintarou Jagasaki, who is a neighborhood police officer, lives with his girlfriend while working a job that is killing him slowly with annoyance. It looks like he will end up marrying soon and live a boring life with a nuclear family - a grim future for a guy with dreams! One such day, a mysterious monster appeared on the train and he suddenly can shoot with his right hand like Master Buppanatsu, the eggplant mascot of his city!

About

Jagaaan is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2017, spanning 163 chapters, collected across 14 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2021).

Why readers enjoy Jagaaan

Jagaaan appeals to readers of Action manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Drama, Horror, Mystery, Supernatural elements. This combination of Action, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Supernatural sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Jagaaan is written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro, with art by Kensuke Nishida.

Reception

Jagaaan holds an average score of 7.3 out of 10 on AniList, a solid score that signals a stable, dedicated readership, with 1,332 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Jagaaan include: Aliens, Super Power, Seinen, Anti-Hero, Tragedy, Monster Boy, Gore, Philosophy. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.