If you have been craving a dark, surreal masterpiece that pushes the boundaries of the supernatural genre, then Choujin X is the series you have been waiting for. From the brilliant and visionary mind of Sui Ishida, the creator of Tokyo Ghoul, comes a story that is as much about internal identity crises as it is about explosive, high-stakes battles.

Tokio Kurohara and Azuma Higashi are inseparable best friends, though Tokio has always felt like he is just stumbling along in the shadow of Azuma’s natural talent and effortless bravery. Everything changes when they are cornered one night by a terrifying superhuman mutant known as a choujin. In a moment of sheer desperation to finally stand on equal footing and survive the night, Tokio makes a life-altering choice. He injects himself with a mysterious serum, transforming into a choujin and finally finding his own path to power.

However, being a superpowered creature is far from a dream. Tokio now has to navigate the physical and mental toll of his transformation, hide his new bird-like features from his family, and dodge truancy charges at school, all while the city around him is plagued by increasingly bizarre and dangerous incidents. The unique publication history of Choujin X—moving between Weekly Young Jump and Tonari no Young Jump with its characteristic irregular release schedule—only adds to the raw, experimental energy of the series. Every chapter is a labor of love, featuring Ishida’s signature visceral art and deep psychological storytelling. Whether you call it Chojin X or follow the latest updates under its original Japanese title, this is a journey into a world where the line between human and monster is razor-thin.

Alternative Titles: Choujin X, 超人X, Chojin X, Chojin-X, 초인 X, Chāorén X, Choujin Ten, Superhuman X

Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Psychological

Choujin X, Sui Ishida, Dark Fantasy, Seinen, Body Horror, Supernatural, Transformation, Psychological Manga, Superpowers, Action Adventure