Kirisuke and Johnny, The Slaying of 499
Enomoto Shunji
- Mangaka
- Enomoto Shunji
- First published
- 2010
- Status
- Completed
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Oneshot · Thriller · Historical · Action
- Content rating
- Safe
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Kirisuke and Johnny, The Slaying of 499 is a distinct volume by the Japanese mangaka Enomoto Shunji, known for a surrealist and often avant-garde approach to the medium. Released within the broader context of Enomoto's idiosyncratic body of work, the title reflects his penchant for absurdist humor, unsettling character dynamics, and a visual style that frequently subverts the conventions of mainstream shonen or seinen manga.
The volume features Enomoto’s signature stark linework and dark, deadpan comedic timing, which have earned him a dedicated cult following among readers who appreciate experimental storytelling. As with much of his bibliography, the design and narrative arc focus on themes of existential futility and mechanical violence, placing this work firmly in the tradition of Japanese underground manga that prioritizes thematic eccentricity over conventional plot progression.
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