Tekkonkinkreet: Black & White 30th Anniversary Edition - Taiyo Matsumoto

Tekkonkinkreet: Black & White – 30th Anniversary Edition by Taiyo Matsumoto, published by Viz Media, celebrates one of the most influential manga of all time in a beautifully restored collector’s edition. This landmark release honors the legacy of a work that reshaped modern manga storytelling and visual expression.

Set in the sprawling urban maze of Treasure Town, the story follows two orphaned boys, Black and White, who rule the streets with feral freedom and fierce loyalty. Moving like spirits across rooftops and alleyways, they embody both the innocence and brutality of the city itself. But Treasure Town is changing, threatened by yakuza-backed corporate development that seeks to erase its soul.

As gangsters attempt to eliminate the boys and the police close in to maintain order, the fragile balance between chaos and control collapses. What follows is a powerful confrontation between corruption and purity, a struggle that will forever transform Black, White, and the city they call home.

This 30th Anniversary Edition restores the manga to its original right-to-left reading format, includes all original color pages, a full-color foldout poster, and features a brand-new afterword by Taiyo Matsumoto, offering fresh insight into this timeless masterpiece.

Main Themes of the Book

• Innocence versus corruption
• Urban identity and transformation
• Friendship and survival
• Violence, compassion, and duality
• The soul of the city

Reasons to Choose This Publisher’s Edition by Taiyo Matsumoto

• Official 30th Anniversary collector’s edition
• Restored original right-to-left format
• Includes original color pages and bonus poster
• New afterword by Taiyo Matsumoto
• One of the most acclaimed manga works ever created

Tekkonkinkreet: Black & White – 30th Anniversary Edition is a definitive celebration of Taiyo Matsumoto’s visionary masterpiece. With its restored presentation, exclusive content, and timeless story, this edition is essential for manga collectors, literary graphic novel fans, and readers seeking a profound exploration of childhood, violence, and urban life.