Gangsta (Vol.4) - Kohske

A City Ruled by Violence and Moral Gray Zones

Gangsta (Vol. 4) continues Kohske’s hard-hitting seinen manga set in Ergastulum, a city where corruption, organized crime, and violence define everyday life. In a place abandoned by the law, survival belongs to those willing to cross moral boundaries.

At the center of it all are the Handymen, mercenaries for hire who take on the jobs no one else will—as long as the price is right.

Confrontation with No Easy Answers

Unable to silence his conscience any longer, Spas finally tracks down Maverick and confronts her face to face. As deaths continue to mount and time runs dangerously short, Spas must attempt the impossible: persuading her to abandon her fanatical ideology of “salvation.”

But in Ergastulum, good intentions rarely lead to clean outcomes. With violence escalating and loyalties tested, the line between justice and obsession becomes increasingly blurred.

Main Themes of the Book

• Crime, violence, and survival
• Moral conflict and conscience
• Twisted ideologies and fanaticism
• Power struggles in a lawless city
• Consequences of choices

Why You Should Read This Book by Kohske

• Fourth volume of a critically acclaimed seinen manga
• Dark, realistic portrayal of crime and corruption
• Complex characters with morally gray motivations
• Intense atmosphere and striking artwork
• Ideal for fans of gritty, mature manga storytelling

Gangsta Vol. 4 deepens the series’ exploration of violence, ideology, and human conscience. With rising tension and emotionally charged confrontations, Kohske delivers a powerful installment that reinforces Gangsta as one of the most uncompromising crime manga of its generation. An essential read for fans following this brutal and thought-provoking series.