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The Assassin Laughs at Twilight Vol.1

Illustrated by Paneguma, Minako Iwasaki
Paperback
5-3/8"W x 7-2/3"H | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Aug 18, 2026 | 192 Pages | 9781787749344
Rated T+

When a brilliant doctor dies in an earthquake and awakens as an assassin in another realm, vengeance – and the haunting visage of his sister – beckon in this darkly poetic isekai fantasy.

A brilliant surgeon meets a tragic end during an earthquake while operating on his only sibling. Reborn into a mysterious otherworld as a deadly assassin, he must reconcile his past vocation with a new, morally fraught existence as a “revenger.” Just as he contemplates his shattered identity, a girl who mirrors his sister appears before him ­­– an uncanny echo that pulls him into a labyrinth of fate, duty, and supernatural suspense.

From the pen of Paneguma, whose genre-bending narratives masterfully weave medical ethics, otherworldly lore, and emotional depth, and inspired by the original story by MeguriKukuru, this gripping isekai fantasy introduces a unique healer-turned-killer grappling with loss and vengeance. With character designs by the acclaimed Minako Iwasaki – renowned for her illustration and design work across the Rune Factory and Ys series – this manga presents a visually stunning and emotionally charged journey that fans of supernatural thrillers won’t be able to resist.
Paneguma – Up-and-coming manga writer celebrated for blending medical realism with supernatural isekai drama; acclaimed for emotionally complex protagonists and suspenseful pacing. – Story originator whose imaginative worldbuilding and haunting premise lend a compelling foundation to this dark fantasy series.

MeguriKukuru – Story originator whose imaginative worldbuilding and haunting premise lend a compelling foundation to this dark fantasy series.

Minako Iwasaki – Veteran character designer and manga artist known for her work on the Rune Factory series (character designs and illustrations), Ys franchise, and light-novel art.
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About

When a brilliant doctor dies in an earthquake and awakens as an assassin in another realm, vengeance – and the haunting visage of his sister – beckon in this darkly poetic isekai fantasy.

A brilliant surgeon meets a tragic end during an earthquake while operating on his only sibling. Reborn into a mysterious otherworld as a deadly assassin, he must reconcile his past vocation with a new, morally fraught existence as a “revenger.” Just as he contemplates his shattered identity, a girl who mirrors his sister appears before him ­­– an uncanny echo that pulls him into a labyrinth of fate, duty, and supernatural suspense.

From the pen of Paneguma, whose genre-bending narratives masterfully weave medical ethics, otherworldly lore, and emotional depth, and inspired by the original story by MeguriKukuru, this gripping isekai fantasy introduces a unique healer-turned-killer grappling with loss and vengeance. With character designs by the acclaimed Minako Iwasaki – renowned for her illustration and design work across the Rune Factory and Ys series – this manga presents a visually stunning and emotionally charged journey that fans of supernatural thrillers won’t be able to resist.

Creators

Paneguma – Up-and-coming manga writer celebrated for blending medical realism with supernatural isekai drama; acclaimed for emotionally complex protagonists and suspenseful pacing. – Story originator whose imaginative worldbuilding and haunting premise lend a compelling foundation to this dark fantasy series.

MeguriKukuru – Story originator whose imaginative worldbuilding and haunting premise lend a compelling foundation to this dark fantasy series.

Minako Iwasaki – Veteran character designer and manga artist known for her work on the Rune Factory series (character designs and illustrations), Ys franchise, and light-novel art.
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