Battle Royale

バトル・ロワイアル

Each year, a random class is selected and sent to an isolated location where they are compelled to eliminate one another to ensure their survival. Initially under the impression that they are heading off on a graduation outing, Shuuya Nanahara and his classmates from Shiroiwa Junior High's Class B soon realize they have been chosen to take part in this deadly contest called The Program. Upon waking, the 42 students come to understand that they have been confined to an island and fitted with metal collars that will explode if particular conditions are not met. To earn their freedom, they must kill everyone else by any means possible, with the final survivor declared the victor. As each student sets off on their own course, Shuuya resolves to escape the island without participating in the game, aiming to put an end to the madness once and for all.

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Background

Battle Royale was published in English by Tokyopop from May 13, 2003, to April 11, 2006. The Tokyopop version was extensively rewritten by Keith Giffen, which eventually led to contradictions and plot holes in later volumes. Tokyopop rereleased the series in five omnibus volumes under the name Battle Royale: Ultimate Edition. Yen Press has published a new deluxe edition since January 27, 2026. It was also published in Italian by Edizioni Play Press from May 1, 2003, to September 1, 2005; in Spanish by Editorial Ivrea from March 2004 to August 2006; in Brazilian Portuguese by Conrad from November 2006 to November 2011; and in Polish by Waneko from March 1, 2012, to March 1, 2015.

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