English Title: The Isolator: Realization of Absolute Solitude
Japanese Title: 絶対ナルå¤ç‹¬è€…≪アイソレータ≫ -- Zettainaru Kodokusha: The Isolator — “Realization of Absolute Solitude: The Isolator”
Author: Reki Kawahara — å·åŽŸç¤«
Illustrator: Shimeji — シメジ
Translator: Adair Trask
Genre: Sci-fi, Action, Drama
Original Run: June 2014 – ongoing
English Run: June 2015 – ongoing
Japanese Publisher: Dengeki Bunko (ASCII Media Works)
English Publisher: Yen On (Yen Press)
Volumes in Japanese: 4 (In Progress)
Volumes in English: 4 (In Progress)
Average Price Per Volume: Hardcover $14 — Kindle $8 — Nook $8
Synopsis: Ever since a terrible childhood tragedy, Minoru Utsugi has wished for one thing: solitude. Years later, a bizarre encounter leaves a mysterious artifact in Minoru’s body that grants his wish–but that’s far from the end of his troubles. Others have been visited and given powers like Minoru’s, but their twisted desires are not so benign. When a murderous force threatens the people Minoru holds dear, will his newfound abilities be enough to stand in its way? And can there be a future for someone who craves eternal solitude above all else? The story of the Isolator begins here!
Volume 1 — The Biter
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Released June 23, 2015 — ISBN-13: 978-0316260596
Volume 2 — The Igniter
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Released January 26, 2016 — ISBN-13: 978-0316268899
Volume 3 — The Trancer
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Released November 22, 2016 — ISBN-13: 978-0316552721
Volume 4 — The Stinger
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Released June 26, 2018 — ISBN-13: 978-1975326272
Volume 5
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Releasing March 10, 2020 -- ISBN-13: 978-1975307868
Reviews of The Isolator
- Justus R. Stone: Vol 1
- Fantastic Memes: Series
- Manga Bookshelf: Vol 1 — Vol 2 — Vol 3
- Takyobon — Vol 1 — Vol 2
Illustrations Sampler
Manga Adaptation
MAL Entry — Published June 2015 – ongoing (English release by Yen Press)
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If you liked The Isolator, you might also want to try…
- Sword Art Online, Sword Art Online: Progressive, Accel World — also written by Reki Kawahara
- Kagerou Daze — urban fantasy/sci-fi
- A Certain Magical Index — urban fantasy/sci-fi
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