Battle Royale is a dystopian psychological thriller manga series written by Koushun Takami and illustrated by Masayuki Taguchi. The story is set in a totalitarian Japan where a class of high school students is forced to participate in a deadly game of survival. The students are taken to a remote island and given weapons, with the last person standing being the winner. Battle Royale explores themes of morality, survival, and the psychological effects of violence. It is a gripping and intense manga that keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its suspenseful plot and morally complex characters.
