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Alive: The Final Evolution
Books in series
#1
Alive
2003
SUICIDE VIRUS A strange virus is making its way around the globe, causing its victims to commit suicide–and becoming a lethal pandemic in less than a week. Now a group of Tokyo teens who have survived the outbreak are wondering why they are still alive.
#2
Alive
2003
LIFE AFTER DEATH Waking unscathed after his fall from a building, Taisuke is looking for answers. Told that his kidnapped friend is up north, he takes to the road. On his way he encounters a boy who has created a psychic barrier around a truck stop–and his captives won’t be freed unless Taisuke kills him. Will Taisuke take a life to save others?
#3
Alive
2004
UNDER ATTACK Taisuke and Yuta are searching for their kidnapped friends when they are ambushed by the windwielding Morio. Can Taisuke use his burgeoning powers to escape? Whom can Taisuke and Yuta trust?
#4
Alive
2004
Taisuke and Yuta, still searching for Hirose and Megumi, discover another comrade. After rushing into a house that has been recently damaged by a comrade attack, Yuta senses the comrade in the woods. When they run to follow the comrade, they are attacked by Nami Kusunoki who calls forth ice blades from her fist. She can throw the ice blades, making whatever they stick to explode. Nami has been hunting comrades since the killing of her brother by another comrade, and is out to kill both Taisuke and Yuta
#5
Alive
2005
HOSTAGE CRISIS nOkada is holding a little girl prisoner, and only Taisuke can save her from Okada’s deadly plan. While Taisuke tries to free the hostage, Megumi’s being held hostage herself–and trying to escape. Will she and Taisuke ever be reunited?
#6
Alive
2005
STONE COLD DEADLY Taisuke and his friends are being tailed by two reporters who think Taisuke may have had a hand in the murder of three police officers. But the gang has yet another a deadly preacher with the power to petrify his victims. Can they defeat this lethal enemy?
#7
Alive
2005
DANGER QUESTnAfter defeating Adou–who can turn his victims to stone–and shapeshifter Ron, Taisuke reluctantly follows the two comrades as they lead him to the mysterious Acro’s Heart. Can he trust them? The mastermind Katsumata awaits them at their destination. What dangers will Taisuke and his friends encounter once they arrive? nIncludes in-depth translation notes and a preview of the next volume!
#8
Alive
2006
WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE nTaisuke has always used his amazing gifts for the forces of good. But now he’s crossed over to the dark side–to a hidden half of his personality that grants him extraordinary power. Will Taisuke give in to this seductive new evil? nIncludes in-depth translation notes and a preview of the next volume!
#9
Alive
2006
After a long break, Alive: The Final Evolution has returned! Finally, we have the friends' fated encounter at the lake, continuing the story's evolution in volume 9. "I want to be alone. I want to wipe everyone off this planet until only I'm left!" Hirose sure has changed!
#10
Alive
2006
We all know there's a dark side to the beauty of this world. Two years have passed since the battle at the lake. Hollow peace continues... But this ever-evolving story and artwork is about to break into a new chapter of Alive: The Final Evolution!
Authors
Tadashi Kawashima
Author · 20 books
Adachitoka
Author · 44 books
Alive: The Final Evolution
Series ·
21
books · 2003-2011
By
Tadashi Kawashima
,
Adachitoka
#11
Alive Vol. 11
2007
Life in the new world starts here! Taisuke rises again! Standing in his way...his fellow man. Things heat up in this new addition!
#12
Alive Vol. 12
2007
A defective body, a hollow heart. The three realms and all suffering manifest in one. The enemy of man is man itself. The severity of this fight to save the world is... The "battlefield" emerges in this saga of ever evolving story and artwork!
#13
Alive Vol. 13
2007
An unborn child's dream—the universe's sole, whole self. In order to circumscribe that existence, the soul longs for flesh. Borders expand in this saga of ever evolving story and artwork!
#14
Alive Vol. 14
2008
I believe life should be more carefree. Centered around the Heart deep below the South Seas, the bloody conflict commences! The stage is set in this saga of ever evolving story and artwork!
#15
Alive Vol. 15
2008
With the intrusion of Yura, Taisuke barely escapes McPherson's grasp. However, Aoi was captured by the military during the diversion, and now McPherson demands Taisuke turn himself in. Amidst all the unease and impatience, with the solidarity of the Mama group shaken, Taisuke's next move is...?! Drawn to the Heart, the focal point of everything deep below the ocean's surface, people and Comrades converge and scramble hysterically. The stage of the showdown is a manmade island in the middle of the South Seas!
#16
Alive Vol. 16
2008
Carnage! Humans vs. Comrades! Which side will decide the future of this planet?!
#17
Alive vol. 17
2009
Having abandoned everything, a mother crawls on her hands and knees in order to keep up the pieces. Faced with that shameful display, her children close their eyes and meet her halfway. However, an overwhelming force seeks to tear their small family portrait to shreds!
#18
Alive Vol. 18
2009
Mama Yukie's death, and the revival of Acro's Heart... As the countdown to destruction ticks, a long-awaited, yet unforeseen resumption makes waves throughout these boys' and girls' world. The ever-evolving story and artwork turns relationships upside down!
#19
Alive Vol. 19
2007
As Acro's Heart approaches, bringing with it absolute nothingness and death, innocent love blooms... Bearing witness to such human behavior, the ghost known as Mitama finally reveals her true intentions! The ever-evolving story and artwork enters the final sequence!
#20
Alive Vol. 20
2010
Seeking to extinguish all other life on the planet, Hirose and Acro's Heart descend upon Tokyo! And so, the battle to determine the fate of humanity begins! The ever-evolving story and artwork reaches the long-awaited final stand!
#21
Alive Vol. 21
2011
Just as the curtain closes on the battle for humanity, the Acro System activates. Having left their mortal cages and transcended into a beam of light, myriad souls witness a vision of bygone days… After seven long years of gazing into the eyes of life and death, the human drama finally reaches its conclusion!
