''Aliens Area'' (stylized in

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) is a Japanese

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series written and illustrated by Fusai Naba. It was serialized in

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'' magazine from June to October 2022, with its chapters collected into three volumes.

Plot

High schooler Tatsumi Tatsunami lost his parents at a young age and now works multiple part-time jobs to support himself and his younger siblings. However, it turns out his right arm holds a very powerful piece of alien technology, and other aliens want it. However, after being saved by the strange man, Hajime Sharaku, Tatsunami is offered the chance of a lifetime: to work with him at Section 5 of the Foreign Affairs Division and help protect earth from extra terrestrial threats. To support his sibling, Tatsumi takes it, starting his adventure.

Characters

;Tatsumi Tatsunami :One of the main protagonists. He lost his parents in a fire and needs to work multiple part-time jobs to support his siblings. In his right arm holds an advanced form of alien technology, which allows him to change and alter his arm's shape. ;Hajime Sharaku :One of the main protagonists. He is an investigator for Section 5. He has a cane that doubles as a taser, and a wrist brace that grants him

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abilities.

Publication

Written and illustrated by Fusai Naba, the series was serialized in

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'' magazine from June 6 to October 24, 2022. Three volumes were published from October 4, 2022, to February 3, 2023.

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'' are publishing chapters of the series in English simultaneously with their Japanese release.

Volumes

Reception

Despite that, he offered praise to the overall premise Shonen Jump canceled Aliens Area early.

References

External links

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