In the year 3017, the world has changed drastically since the 21st century. All human beings possess a unique superpower known as a 'Link', born from an extra stage of human evolution first discovered in the 24th century. Teruki Kosuka is a boy who awoke on his 16th birthday in a hospital, unable to remember a thing about himself or his history. He joins The Special Crimes Investigation Bureau's 7th Department in hopes of recovering what's been lost. But with each fragment of memory he recovers, he sinks deeper into a darkness that threatens to eat him alive. There's a night-stalking back alley assassin, a broken boy raised by a serial killer, and a girl who feels unwanted by the whole world itself. Then there's the mystery of his attacker, an event people only ever refer to as 'The Calamity', and why his head hurts every time someone speaks a name from a time he can't recall. All these mysteries and more unfold in the first volume of AWAKEN!

Teruki Kosuka has had no shortage of trouble searching for his past memories, every step further seems like two steps back. Meanwhile his nightmares continue to escalate, giving a warning sign of what's to come. In the thick of his hectic days as Division 1 Captain, the commander gives him a mission. On the surface, Lieutenant Raiden Williard seems cool as a cucumber. Inside though? He's hiding a darkness that has haunted him for years. His charisma hides a dark pain that he himself is too prideful to admit. Upon teaming up with Teruki and the new trio of rookies, Hitotsu orders them to take part in, and investigate an illegal fight club held in the underground subway tunnels deep beneath the city. In the arena known as the Thug Dome, government money has been going missing, and people have been disappearing. Where the darkest dregs of society convene, the only way out of this twisted entertainment built on death matches, is either victory in the ring, or by meeting your own end. Who is this mysterious 'Benefactor', why does Nova Watson seem to have it out for Teruki, and what dark secret is the Lieutenant hiding?! All these mysteries and more unfold in the second volume of AWAKEN!

After the takedown of the underground fight club known as Thug Dome, the Commander of Department 7 brings everybody out for a day of R&R in Akiba! Hitotsu receives an eerie warning message from Department 8's Commander, Raiden is worried about Teruki's seal coming undone, and Haruna has a sinking feeling that won't go away. Everything is seemingly connected, and nothing is as it seems anymore. Teruki is sinking deeper into his despair, and when he finally slips under, what horrifying memories will surface?! As if to make matters worse, an old enemy rears its ugly head, creating pandemonium as destruction comes from seemingly even the ground beneath their feet.

After the attack on Akihabara, people are asking questions about Teruki Kosuka. The public is wondering whether he's actually an NPC, or if he has a devastating power. When the government answers the public, the press demands justice. The order is given to execute Teruki Kosuka, will his friends at the department be able to save him? Or will he be held responsible for 10,000 deaths, and be executed. Meanwhile Zero trains on Mount Fuji for the eventual day that he will collide with his other half. Tormented by the memories of his time working under Joushirou Iyaragi inside Topaz Battalion. Fueled by revenge for his betrayal, he recounts his tale, never forgetting the reason for his resolve as he forges himself into an unstoppable weapon. Meanwhile, Joushirou Iyaragi contemplates his next move, looming in the shadows while waiting for the perfect moment to think his venom into both boys. Their paths are destined to collide.

After house arrest ends it's time for the annual Rank-Up Competition. A yearly tournament SCIB members are required to compete in. In order to get strong enough to face down his ultimate enemy, Teruki Kosuka is excited to participate in order to grow stronger through doing battle with other power users. During a gruesome match between Raiden and Haruna he feels compelled to step in, and through disagreement he ends up matched up against Haruna during the quarterfinals. On top of that Zero meets Teruki Kosuka for the first time and declares that he intends to kill him. Friends clash, and tears will fall in the fifth volume of AWAKEN!

The finals are approaching, everything is ramping up. The tournament is at a fever pitch and soon, an unstoppable force meets an immovable object. J.O.I. has sent assassins to take out X, meanwhile Iyaragi tries to recruit Teruki Kosuka into his special ops. What dark and sinister plan has he concocted?! Two halves of a whole collide, all to decide one thing. Which has the right to exist? and who will follow the path of revenge?

Teruki and Keiichi have made a vow to each other, they will compete to be the one to take the life of Joushirou Iyaragi. For the sake of revenge, and to save the people that he has twisted. In the shadows, Izuna Amagane and Yami Kuronagi are trapped, and now they can't even cry out for help. Raiden finally confronts his feelings for Haruna, as well as the pent-up anger towards his older brother Joseph. Ayame Kasai and Anselm Furukawa, the mentors the Kosuka boys didn't know they needed, are willing to beat them both into shape. What is this new power called Sheinen? why does it trace its roots back to germany? And who is the mysterious traitor to Department 7?! All these questions and more are brewing, and the answers go deeper than either of them think. Will Iyaragi have his way? Or will the boys become strong enough to save Izuna and Yami as the clock ticks down?

Joushirou Iyaragi has Yami Kuronagi trapped in a cage of her own emotions. Her darkness runs deeper than the heart itself, and she believes she cannot be saved. Both sides are walking into a death trap, a labyrinth full of nightmares. Will hope survive? Or will despair shatter everything?

The mole has been feeding information straight to Joushirou Iyaragi. Now, Topaz is coming to destroy Department 7, and Teruki isn't the only target this time. Keiichi's past comes back to haunt him once again, now he must decide, does he face it, or run from it? With only 1 week to train for the incoming J.O.I. assault, can they become strong enough to win?!

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