Koike Keiichi

Koike Keiichi's take on the Story of the Navajo People. This short story was published in 野生哲学 アメリカ・インディアンに学ぶ (管啓次郎. May 2011. ISBN 9784062881074)

A compilation of short stories by Keiichi Koike. Knockin' on Heaven's Door 3,000 Leagues in Search of Mother Lazarus Franco's 4 A.M. The Ronin and the Sea Looper Kenbo's Diary Sponge Generation Airway Stereo Scope Horizon Landed An astronaut sent on a space mission promises his wife and child that he will come back to them. Published in English in Epic Illustrated #26, October 1984 Official English

The story is set in a dystopian alternative present where any kind of substance able to alter the state of mind is legalized and authorized for consumption at home or in designated places called Pomp Bars. These products, once considered very dangerous, are now freely advertised on TV. The bartender chooses the ones more suited to his customers and serves them with special cocktails. When the Pompies movement obtained the liberalization of the drugs it seemed a historically meaningful change destined to improve the world - a dream realized in a manner that radically affected humanity's way of life. But in a world where all feelings are artificial and where everyone is a potential drug addict, nothing has really changed for the better. Only a select few drugs are considered dangerous and put under strict control by hygiene offices, which is given full authority to handle matters related to the severely addicted. The main character is Kabu, a small-time peddler and heavy addict. Used to any kind of hallucinogenic trip, he is able to feel the happiness through the ecstasy of the drug, while on the same time hypocritically hating who gave birth to that society which has forced him to the live this way. After an overdose caused by mixing two incompatible drugs, he spends his days looking for stimulants until the encounter with an enigmatic man who offers him a new kind of illegal substance…Ultraheaven From that moment on his incredible journey begins - where dream and reality are fused in an undivided world - causing him both hysterical joy and unbearable pain. But what is Ultraheaven and who is behind its creation? And who is the guru promoting the 'medication' as a powerful way to influence the whole universe surrounding us by exploiting the quantum theory? With the help of a special amplifier helmet, Kabu starts a trip deep into the his consciousness, diving into a nightmare he could never have imagined…

Consists of 3 anthologies V.00 - Winter 2001 V.01 - Spring 2001 V.02 - Summer 2001 Retail Link points to Amazon entry for Vol 1 Retail Link to Vol 2 link here - Amazon

Take me to the end of the world… said Blaise Cendrars. Come on, I'll take you, says Keiichi Koike. He takes you on a trip through time and space to the end of the world that is also but the beginning of it all…

A metaphorical depiction of Japan's apprehension concerning the advance of western culture in the country during the period preceding the Meiji Era. Historical figures and psychedelic experiences are on the menu.

Oneshot published in Comic OZ #2

G takes place at these points we call boundaries. Boundaries between times, dimensions, destinies, life and death, … It tells the story of young Tomak through his initiatic journey. The Death Grass Spirit is never far… This story is related to the short story "Lazaro Franco's Fourth Hour" published in Heaven's Door.

Short story published in Comic OZ vol.01, in 1985. The shadow of a man creeps upon Jessie. Is it real or merely a figment of her imagination ? Or perhaps, something else…?

Serialized in Photo Japon across seven chapters, from December 1985 to June 1986. Each chapter was printed on one page. The format is that of a contact sheet, with the pages shrunk to fit on a single page.