Masakazu Katsura – illustratör

Humans turned genetic superheroes fight crime—and compete as sponsored reality stars?Superpowered humans known as NEXT appeared in the world 45 years ago. Some of them fight crime in the city of Stern Bild while promoting their corporate sponsors on the hit show HERO TV. The people love their superheroes, even if they don’t completely understand them, and not all of the NEXT use their powers for good.The heroes face down the deranged NEXT killer Lunatic. Lunatic’s vigilantism has the city on edge, and the heroes find themselves having to convince everyone that NEXT are working for the good of Stern Bild City. Lunatic is in the wrong, but there is much more to the madman than anyone knows…

Humans turned genetic superheroes fight crime—and compete as sponsored reality stars?Superpowered humans known as NEXT appeared in the world 45 years ago. Some of them fight crime in the city of Stern Bild while promoting their corporate sponsors on the hit show HERO TV. The people love their superheroes, even if they don’t completely understand them, and not all of the NEXT use their powers for good.Because of a kidnapping threat, Kotetsu and Barnaby have their hands full babysitting the mayor’s infant son, who is also a telekinetic Next! Unfortunately, Kotetsu’s face just makes the child cry, setting off his destructive wailing. Pao-Lin and Karina have the right touch for this job, but sinister forces are lining up against them!

Humans turned genetic superheroes fight crime—and compete as sponsored reality stars?Superpowered humans known as NEXT appeared in the world 45 years ago. Some of them fight crime in the city of Stern Bild while promoting their corporate sponsors on the hit show HERO TV. The people love their superheroes, even if they don’t completely understand them, and not all of the NEXT use their powers for good.The NEXT supremacist Jake Martinez has declared that all NEXT should join him in ruling over humanity! After issuing his call to rebellion, he heads for Justice Tower intending to seize it and establish his rule. The heroes find themselves scrambling to confront him as other old enemies appear, and Barnaby, faced at last with the man who murdered his parents, can no longer hold himself back…

Humans turned genetic superheroes fight crime—and compete as sponsored reality stars?Superpowered humans known as NEXT appeared in the world 45 years ago. Some of them fight crime in the city of Stern Bild while promoting their corporate sponsors on the hit show HERO TV. The people love their superheroes, even if they don’t completely understand them, and not all of the NEXT use their powers for good.At Justice Tower, Tiger, Barnaby and Rock Bison confront Jake, but they’re no match for his unique powers and take a beating. Meanwhile, Origami Cyclone and Edward head to Jake’s secret hideout hoping to capture Kriem and stop the Mad Bears. With the data chip they recover, Saito discovers a way to stop the creepy toys, but the plan requires manpower the team doesn’t have. Fortunately, unlikely allies arrive just in time to offer assistance.

Humans turned genetic superheroes fight crime—and compete as sponsored reality stars?Superpowered humans known as NEXT appeared in the world 45 years ago. Some of them fight crime in the city of Stern Bild while promoting their corporate sponsors on the hit show HERO TV. The people love their superheroes, even if they don’t completely understand them, and not all of the NEXT use their powers for good.The heroes have discovered the secret behind the Mad Bears controlled by Kriem and begin to disable the exosuits that are threatening to destroy Stern Bild. Meanwhile, Kotetsu and Barnaby finally figure out what Jake's secret power is!