Volume 2

* JP Front
* JP Back

* Japanese
* English

## Volume Chronology

This is the **second volume** of the Japanese manga series *Gokurakugai,* created by Yuto Sano, who wrote and illustrated it. Volume 2 in Japanese was published on April 4, 2023, under the ISBN number 978-4-08-883462-7. Meanwhile, the English edition of Volume 2 is set to be released on June 18, 2024, with the ISBN number 978-1-97-474579-1.

## Volume Synopsis

**For the right price, these professional troubleshooters can solve any problem, whether they’re taking out the scum of the earth or destroying human-eating monsters!**

The troubleshooters of Gokurakugai are open for business! In a run-down town without law and order, Tao and Alma accept work from clientele of all creeds and cultures, and they’re always ready to dole out justice against human-hungry monsters that lurk in the shadows. They’ll take on any case—as long as the price is right!

While investigating the case of the serial hanging murders around the temple where he and Tao previously fought a horde of maga, Alma runs into a mysterious young man. He’s so timid and quiet that Alma graciously surrenders one of his beloved snacks to him, but there’s a reason Tao says to be careful with the quiet ones...

## Cover and Volume Illustration

On the volume cover, Nei is depicted crouched down, gripping one of her katana swords with a deep red blade, poised in a stance ready to attack. Her hair cascades widely, evoking a sense of motion, as if caught by an invisible breeze. She's dressed in her customary attire, with one of her katanas resting in its sheath.

The title of the volume is displayed prominently in a large font, positioned towards the center of the cover's corner. The volume number is situated in the upper left part, near the character featured of the volume.

## Chapter List

 **Chapters included in Volume 2:**
* 001. **Chapter 4:** **Ignorance is Bliss** (知らぬが仏, *Shiranu Ga Hotoke*)
* 002. **Chapter 5:** **Nei The Child Prodigy** (寧馨児 (ねい けい じ) , *Nei Kei Ji*)
* 003. **Chapter 6:** **Young Girl's Yearning** (少 (しょう) 女 (じょ) の憧 (しょう) 憬 (けい) , *Shoujo Doukei*)
* 004. **Chapter 5/5:** **A Day Off** (忙 (ぼう) 中 (ちゅう) 有 (ゆう) 閑 (かん) , *Bouchuu Yuukan*)

## Gallery

### Volume Covers

Front CoverBack CoverInside CoverTable of ContentsSpecial ThanksEnd Credits

### Other Illustrations

Illustration (1)Illustration (2)Illustration (3)Illustration (4)One Shot Extra Illustration (1)One Shot Extra Illustration (2)
Translations

* **Illustration (1):** This is an illustration I drew as a bonus when Volume 1 was released. **(upper right side)**
This was the preview illustration at the start of the serialization. I remember doing my best to color it despite not being good at coloring...**(lower left side)**
* **Illustration (2):** This was a thank-you illustration for the fair display contest\* that was held at Animate stored nationwide to commemorate volume 1's release. Thank you again.**(1st illustration pointed)**
This special illustration was exhibited at Jump Fiesta 2023 **(2nd illustration pointed)**
I drew this for the grand opening of the Animate Ikebukuro Flagship Store. I am grateful for the opportunity.
* **Illustration (3):** I was happy to have achieved my goal of a reprint! Thank you to everyone who read it. **(reprint illustrations included)**
* **Illustration (4):** Twitter doodles done by the author that is tweeted on their personal twitter account.
* **One Shot Extra Illustration (1):** Next in this volume is the one-shot Gokurakugai Sanbandori No Ken which appeared in Jump SQ.RISE's 2020 WINTER Issue. This is an early version, so there are some differences when compared to the serialized version. I would be grateful if you could enjoy it as an entirely separate story.
* **One Shot Extra Illustration (2):** **Alma:** I'm sooo bored.

### Side Stories

Translations

* **Page 1:** **Someone who took the photo:** Here we gooo.
**Alma and Nei:** Okaay.
* **Page 2:** **Tatsuomi:** If you eat watermelon seeds, your stomach will explode n' watermelons will grow out of it.
**Alma:** EH?? I already ate a lot!
**Nei:** Are you an idiot? That's such a childish lie! No one would ever believe that.
**Alma:** What, you were lying? Go die.
**Nei:** \**kicking the watermelon*\* Waah~! Nei!!
**Yoki:** She said it's all Tatuomi's fault.
**Tatsuomi:** EH?!!