Getter Robo High, Volume 1
Bingo Morihashi(Author)
Mahjong Pros (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 7. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
212 pages
978-1-969071-05-8 (ISBN)
Description
When a technologically advanced civilization rises from the ocean and conventional weapons fail, three pilots are assigned to operate an experimental machine powered by Getter Rays. Their opponents do not rely on force alone. Each battle is designed to disrupt judgment, break coordination, and push them into mistakes made under pressure.Written by Bingo Morihashi and illustrated by Drill Jill, Getter Robo High centers on conflict shaped by uncertainty. Decisions must be made quickly and with incomplete information. Hesitation, misreading an opponent, or acting too aggressively can change the outcome without warning.As the fighting continues, the threat becomes less predictable and the stakes grow beyond what the pilots expected. The strain of responsibility and isolation begins to affect how they think, how they trust each other, and how much risk they are willing to take.Drawn in dense, high-contrast black and white, the artwork creates a constant sense of compression and urgency, keeping the action close and immediate. In the darker tradition of Getter Robo, escalation comes through sudden reversals and mounting risk. The story focuses on what sustained pressure does to people when every decision carries consequences.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
318 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-969071-05-8 (9781969071058)
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Bingo Morihashi is a Japanese novelist and scenario writer known for character-driven action and tightly structured storytelling. He worked on the narrative of the Devil May Cry series, where his focus on character motivation and emotional conflict helped shape one of the franchise's most highly regarded entries. He also contributed to the world and story development of Dragon's Dogma, establishing its dark fantasy tone and character-centered approach to adventure.
Morihashi's writing emphasizes clear pacing, sharp dialogue, and the personal costs of power, loyalty, and choice within high-intensity genre settings. His work is known for grounding large-scale action in strong character arcs and emotional stakes.