Tokyo Aliens (manga)

**Tokyo Aliens** (東京エイリアンズ, *Tōkyō Eirianzu*?), a manga series hailing from Japan, comes to life through the creative talents of NAOE, who both writes and illustrates the story. Since April 2020, this thrilling sci-fi fantasy has found its home in Square Enix's renowned shōnen manga magazine, Monthly GFantasy. Brace yourself for an adventure in Japan, a sought-after destination for extraterrestrial beings seeking refuge, entertainment, or simply causing a bit of chaos.

Prepare to embark on a journey alongside an unsuspecting Tokyo resident, who quickly learns that intergalactic interactions with tourists can be far more perilous than initially anticipated. Get ready for a wild ride!

## Premise

The story revolves around Akira Gunji, a high school student who aspires to become a police officer like his late father, despite his less-than-stellar academic performance. One day, on his way home from school, he unexpectedly finds himself in the middle of a clash between an alien and Sho Tenkubashi, a member of a secret police division handling extraterrestrial affairs.

During the encounter, the alien, known as Tomiko Fujiwara, manages to escape Sho's grasp and mistakenly takes Akira to his own home, assuming he is also an alien. It turns out that Tomiko is being pursued for overstaying her visa on Earth, but she refuses to leave her dying human husband's side. Empathizing with Tomiko's situation, Akira decides to confront Sho when he eventually locates her residence. However, by involving himself in the world of aliens and secret organizations, Akira's life takes an irreversible turn, leading him to consider joining the team himself.

This serves as the standard setup for Tokyo Aliens, where an unsuspecting student gets entangled in a fantastical situation. Yet, the series distinguishes itself by offering a relatively well-thought-out beginning compared to others in the genre. Thanks to Akira's father's profession as a policeman, he already possesses an understanding of the work performed by Sho and his future teammates. Additionally, Akira's preparations to pursue the same career equip him with many of the necessary skills to join the team.

Furthermore, the characters, premise, and the setting of Tokyo blend together seamlessly, enhancing the sci-fi atmosphere the author aims to create. In a bustling city like Tokyo, it comes as no surprise that extraterrestrial occurrences may unfold in its hidden underbelly, accompanied by a specialized police force dedicated to resolving such issues. This setting allows readers to relate to the story within the context of their everyday lives while still enjoying the fantastical elements that emerge.

## Publication

Written and illustrated by NAOE, Tokyo Aliens started in Square Enix's shōnen manga magazine Monthly GFantasy on April 17, 2020. Square Enix has collected its chapters into individual tankōbon volumes. The first volume was released on September 26, 2020. As of July 27, 2022, five volumes have been released.
In North America, the manga is licensed for English release by Square Enix Manga & Books.

## Series Guide

 ***Main Article: Volumes & Chapters***
 ***Main Article: Story Arcs***
 ***Main Article: List of Characters***
## Trivia

### Characters

*See List of Characters for more characters appeared on the series.*
Akira Gunji
**Akira Gunji** (郡司 晃 (ぐんじ あきら), *Gun'ji Akira*?) is an ordinary high school freshman with a strong sense of justice and a kind heart. His late father was a police officer.
Sho Tenkubashi
**Sho Tenkubashi** (天空橋 翔 (てんくうばし しょう), *Ten'kū Hashi Shō*?) is a high-spec male classmate of Akira's at the same high school, he is a member of AMO.
Reiji Amamiya
**Reiji Amamiya** (雨宮零士 (あまみや れいじ), *Amamiya Rēji*?) is the Head of the AMO Kanto branch special riot police, also who know Akira's father.
Natsuki Hyogo
**Natsuki Hyogo** (兵吾夏希 (ひょうご なつき), *Hyōgo Natsuki*?) belongs to the Special Task Force of the AMO Kanto Branch Office. He serves as an aide to Amamiya.
Christina
Christina (クリスティーナ, *Kurisutīna*?) is the general manager and operator of the AMO Kanto Branch's Technical Development Department.
### Main Organization

*See  Organization for more list of other organization appeared on the series.*
Alien Management Organization
Alien Management Organization (エイリアン マネジメント オーガニゼーション, *ērian' manejimen'to ōganizēshon'*?) is a secret organization that manages aliens on Earth. Abbreviated as **"A・M・O"**. They are a part of the police organization and has various agencies in addition to the Special Task Force to which Sho Tenkubashi belongs.
## Featured Media

### Volume Covers

* Japanese
* English

**Japanese Volume 1****Japanese Volume 2****Japanese Volume 3****Japanese Volume 4****Japanese Volume 5****Japanese Volume 6**

**English Volume 1****English Volume 2****English Volume 3**
## References

 "NAOE for "Aoharu x Machinegun" and the new series is high school students x extraterrestrial life!"Tokyo Aliens" Starts". — Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
 "High school students confront aliens! "Tokyo Aliens" Volume 1 presented by NAOE of "Aoharu x Machinegun"". — Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
 "List of books released". — Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. Retrieved on September 5, 2022.
 "Square Enix Manga & Books". — Anime News Network. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
 "Akira Gunji". — brief information. Retrieved on November 16, 2022.
 "Sho Tenkubashi". — brief information. Retrieved on November 16, 2022.
 "Reiji Amamiya". — brief information. Retrieved on November 16, 2022.
 "Natsuki Hyogo". — brief information. Retrieved on November 16, 2022.
 "Christina". — brief information. Retrieved on November 16, 2022.
 "Alien Management Organization". — brief information. Retrieved on November 16, 2022.