Lynx Preview: The Sci-Fi Manga Blending Blade Runner and Pluto
Check out our exclusive preview of Lynx, a new manga series that combines the best elements of Blade Runner and Pluto into one appealing package.
Viz Media is unveiling a fresh manga series titled Lynx, a neo-noir fusion of Blade Runner and Pluto. This series introduces a detective heroine, Takuma Lynx, partnered with a talking cat, Skua, to combat crime in the dystopian city of New Borealis. The inaugural volume of Lynx is now available, penned by Samuel Sattin of Buzzing fame and illustrated by tokitokoro, known for Jeff the Land Shark.
The storyline unfolds as Lynx, a bio-enhanced detective, navigates her duties amidst a climate crisis, pursuing rogue Qual technology and maintaining order with her daring yet undependable partner Task. However, an unexpected encounter during a murder investigation flips her reality on its head, revealing something otherworldly akin to an angel.
Sattin, also known for rebooting Osamu Tezuka's Unico for contemporary audiences, spearheads this intriguing sci-fi manga venture. For manga enthusiasts, explore the spine-chilling works of Juni Ito and follow IGN staff writer Jesse on BlueSky for more literary insights.
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