GANGSTA：CURSED．EP_MARCO ADRIANO　3巻

GANGSTA: CURSED. EP_MARCO ADRIANO is a spin-off manga series penned by Kohske that serves as a prequel to her primary work, Gangsta. This third volume concludes the narrative arc focusing on the childhood and traumatic origin of the character Marco Adriano within the violent, mafia-ridden city of Ergastulum. The series was created to flesh out the complex histories of the Apostles and the brutal social hierarchy of the Twilight world, utilizing the same gritty, high-contrast visual aesthetic that defined the original series.

The design and artistic direction were handled by Kohske, who sought to maintain a stark, noir-inspired atmosphere. By centering the story on Marco’s evolution into a professional enforcer, the volume leans heavily into the dark psychological themes and visceral action sequences that the franchise is known for. Upon its release, the volume was received by the core fan base as an essential piece of lore, praised for providing a clearer perspective on the motivations of the supporting cast who appear in the primary Gangsta timeline.