Blame Gakuen! And So On

Blame Gakuen! And So On is a collection of short stories and comedic side-material created by Tsutomu Nihei, primarily serving as a lighthearted departure from the grim, industrial dystopian atmosphere of his seminal science fiction series, Blame!. Published as a single volume, the collection compiles various gag-manga strips that re-imagine the bleak characters of the original series as students and teachers in a traditional Japanese school setting, offering a rare glimpse into the author's sense of humor.

The volume serves as an experimental extension of Nihei's architectural aesthetic, which is defined by hyper-detailed, massive megastructures and minimalist character designs. While the original Blame! is celebrated for its heavy environmental storytelling and lack of dialogue, this collection highlights the versatility of Nihei’s line work in a narrative format that prioritizes situational comedy and self-referential satire over the series' typical existential dread.