Master Keaton: Kanzenban

Series · 11 books · 1999-2015

By Hokusei Katsushika, Naoki Urasawa, Takashi Nagasaki

Books in series

Master Keaton, Vol. 1

2011

Taichi Hiraga-Keaton, the son of a Japanese zoologist and an English noblewoman, is an insurance investigator educated in archaeology and a former member of the SAS. When a life insurance policy worth one million pounds takes Master Keaton to the Dodecanese islands of Greece, what will he discover amidst his scuffles with bloodthirsty thieves and assassins?

Master Keaton

No. 2

2015

Avec un diplôme de « Master » en poche, Keaton a dû renoncer à la suite de ses études par manque de moyens financiers. Intégré dans les très réputées forces spéciales de l'armée, afin de corriger certaines faiblesses, il retourne pourtant dans le civil : le combat n'est finalement pas dans sa nature. Mais grâce à une perspicacité sans égale et à une solide constitution, Keaton va s'atteler à la résolution d'enquêtes parmi les plus complexes !!

Master Keaton, Vol. 3

2013

Taichi Hiraga Keaton, the son of an eminent Japanese zoologist and a wealthy English noblewoman, is an insurance investigator educated in archaeology and a former member of the SAS. He married his college sweetheart whilst at the University of Oxford, but they divorced after their daughter was born. Unaware of his abundant talents, he continues to struggle with life as he solves difficult cases...

Master Keaton, Vol. 4

2015

Taichi Hiraga Keaton’s dream is to devote his time to further studying archaeology. In reality, however, he is an ace investigator for the insurance organization Lloyd’s. A kindhearted man, Keaton has a life filled with danger and setbacks due to his job and calling.

Master Keaton, Vol. 5

2015

"Mezzo inglese" in Giappone, "mezzo giapponese" in Inghilterra. Professore universitario precario e investigatore di successo. Non vuole e non può appartenere ad alcuna società. Mister Keaton è un detective anticonformista che gira per il mondo carico di speranze. Una storia carica di suspense, ricca di emozioni sempre nuove!

Master Keaton, Vol. 6

1999

Taichi Hiraga Keaton dreams of someday being the archaeologist who excavates the Danube Valley Civilization. Reality doesn't seem to be working in his favour, however, as being an insurance investigator keeps him busy and always in peril! With no rest in sight, what's in store for Master Keaton next?

Master Keaton, Vol. 7

1999

When the wall that separated the East and West falls, the twentieth century comes to an end and brings radical changes to the world. During this turbulent time, Taichi Hiraga Keaton has difficulty finding a job in archaeology even though his long line of cases as an insurance investigator doesn’t seem to end. As he navigates through dangerous adventures, Keaton encounters some bittersweet lives…

Master Keaton, Vol. 8

1999

A parent-child bond that deteriorates… A best friend's oath, betrayal and revenge… A man's recovery from self-destruction after being defeated by life… Taichi Hiraga Keaton continues to come across a myriad of different people in his unique job as an insurance investigator…

Master Keaton, Vol. 9

1999

Constantly flying around England, Japan and Europe, Taichi Hiraga Keaton is one busy insurance investigator! With a gentle heart and an abundance of combat and survival skills gained from his days with the SAS, Keaton solves numerous difficult cases even while his love of archaeology calls to him…

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Master Keaton, Vol. 10

2012

Taichi Hiraga Keaton is a busy insurance investigator who yearns to make a living as an archaeologist. Just how long does he have to continue working as an investigator? Keaton is uncertain of his future, but he does know that a string of difficult cases awaits him!

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Master Keaton, Vol. 12

2012

Taichi Hiraga Keaton is an insurance investigator educated in archaeology and trained in SAS survival combat who's about to take on the world, one case at a time! Taichi Hiraga Keaton, the son of a Japanese zoologist and an English noblewoman, is an insurance investigator known for his successful and unorthodox methods of investigation. Educated in archaeology and a former member of the SAS, Master Keaton uses his knowledge and combat training to uncover buried secrets, thwart would-be villains, and pursue the truth... "If you have the willingness to learn, you can learn anywhere." With this message from his old teacher in his heart, Taichi Hiraga Keaton finally lands in Romania, where ruins of the Danube civilization lie. Yet, what awaits Keaton is a major horrifying event that shocks the entire nation!

Authors

Urasawa Naoki (浦沢直樹) is a Japanese mangaka. He is perhaps best known for Monster (which drew praise from Junot Díaz, the 2008 Pulitzer Prize winner) and 20th Century Boys. Urasawa's work often concentrates on intricate plotting, interweaving narratives, a deep focus on character development and psychological complexity. Urasawa has won the Shogakukan Manga Award, the Japan Media Arts Festival excellence award, the Kodansha Manga Award and the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. In 2008 Urasawa accepted a guest teaching post at Nagoya Zokei University. Series list (not including short stories collections): - Pineapple ARMY (パイナップルARMY) 1985-1988, written by Kazuya Kudo; - YAWARA! 1986-1993; - Master Keaton (MASTERキートン) 1988-1994, written by Hokusei Katsushika; - Happy! 1993-1999 - MONSTER 1994-2001 - 20th Century Boys (20世紀少年) 1999-2006 - 21st Century Boys (21世紀少年) 2007 - PLUTO 2003-2009, based on Tezuka Osamu's Tetsuwan Atom - BILLY BAT 2008-2016 - Master Keaton Remaster (MASTERキートン Reマスター) 2012-2014 - Mujirushi (夢印-MUJIRUSHI-) 2017-2018, collaboration with Musée du Louvre - Asadora! (連続漫画小説あさドラ!) 2018-ongoing

Takashi Nagasaki

Author · 39 books

長崎尚志 A manga author, editor and producer. He's best known for his collaborations with Naoki Urasawa. Writes under pen name Richard Woo Alternate names: リチャード・ウー, Richard Woo, 空論, Kuuron, プランダ村, Prandamura, 江戸川啓視, Keishi Edogawa, 東周斎雅楽, Garaku Toushuusai, ビッグ・オー, Big Woo