Space Punch (Volume 4)

Joe Kazuma has defeated the towering Solomon, but victory comes at a cost. His triumph draws the wrath of the Gospels, a ruthless gang bent on retaliation.

With his mother’s safety hanging in the balance, Joe is approached by the Darumas―the rival mafia faction―with an offer he can’t refuse: protection in exchange for loyalty. Torn between his thirst for revenge and his moral compass, Joe agrees to join the Darumas, but secretly vows to dismantle the gang system from within.

As Joe descends deeper into the criminal underworld, his brother Zack continues his crusade against corruption in the police force. The brothers’ paths diverge further, each navigating a city where justice is compromised and power is everything.

Themes explored in Volume 4:

• Moral compromise and survival: Joe’s alliance with the Darumas forces him to weigh personal ethics against the need to protect loved ones.
• Gang politics and urban decay: The manga explores the shifting power dynamics between rival factions and their impact on Mirai City.
• Brotherhood and divergence: Joe and Zack’s relationship is strained as their methods and missions clash.
• Supernatural legacy: The mysterious artifact continues to shape the brothers’ destinies, hinting at deeper forces at play.
• Shonen-style escalation: Volume 4 raises the stakes with intense action, emotional conflict, and a growing sense of rebellion.

With explosive battles, psychological tension, and noir-infused atmosphere, Space Punch Volume 4 deepens the series’ exploration of justice, loyalty, and identity in a city ruled by violence.

ZD is an action-fanatic manga author based in France. Space Punch is his debut series.