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Gokurakugai

Gokurakugai is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuto Sano.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Gokurakugai is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuto Sano. It has been serialized in Shueisha's *Jump Square* magazine since July 2022, and follows troubleshooters operating in a dangerous urban district. By February 2026, the series had been collected into six tankōbon volumes.

Publication history

Gokurakugai began serialization in Shueisha's *Jump Square* in July 2022. It was later collected into tankōbon volumes and released in English by VIZ Media.

Premise

The manga is set in a working-class district where humans and beastmen live alongside supernatural threats. Tao and Alma take on jobs as troubleshooters, including missing-person cases and other dangerous incidents.

Reception and availability

The series has been made available to English-language readers through VIZ Media. It has also been listed in manga databases and encyclopedia-style sources documenting its publication details.

Key facts

  • The series is written and illustrated by Yuto Sano.
  • It began serialization in Shueisha's *Jump Square* in July 2022.
  • The story is set in the Gokuraku district and centers on troubleshooters handling unusual cases.
  • The manga has been published in English by VIZ Media.
  • As of February 2026, six collected volumes had been released.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may encounter the series through English-language manga releases and North American retailers or libraries that carry VIZ Media titles.

Frequently asked questions

What is Gokurakugai?
Gokurakugai is a Japanese manga series by Yuto Sano, serialized in *Jump Square* since July 2022.
Who created Gokurakugai?
It was written and illustrated by Yuto Sano.
What genre is Gokurakugai?
It is generally described as an action-supernatural manga.
What is the story about?
It follows troubleshooters Tao and Alma as they investigate dangerous incidents in the Gokuraku district.
Who publishes Gokurakugai?
Shueisha publishes the Japanese serialization, and VIZ Media publishes the English edition.
How many volumes are there?
As of February 2026, the series had six collected tankōbon volumes.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gokurakugai
    Supports: Author, title, serialization start, and volume count.
  2. Anime News Network — https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=27235
    Supports: Manga identification and publication details.
  3. Anime News Network — https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-03/viz-media-publishes-gokurakugai-manga-in-english/.195565
    Supports: English publication by VIZ Media and release timing.
  4. MyAnimeList — https://myanimelist.net/manga/147874/Gokurakugai
    Supports: Synopsis and main characters.