Roar: A Star in the Abyss

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Roar: A Star in the Abyss
First tankōbon volume cover
ロア ～奈落のヒロイン～
(Roa Naraku no Hiroin)
Genre
Manga
Written byAi Okaue [ja]
Published byKodansha
English publisher
MagazinePalcy [ja]
DemographicShōjo
Original runMay 30, 2023 – present
Volumes4
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Roar: A Star in the Abyss (Japanese: ロア ～奈落のヒロイン～, Hepburn: Roa Naraku no Hiroin) is a Japanese web manga series written and illustrated by Ai Okaue [ja]. It has been serialized on Kodansha's Pixiv-based Palcy [ja] manga app since May 2023.

Plot

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Misato spends her early years in an idyllic setting, raised by loving parents on an island in Japan. Her peaceful existence is abruptly disrupted when a television production films in the area, and she is selected for a minor role. This seemingly insignificant opportunity becomes a turning point when a woman arrives, asserting herself as Misato's biological mother. Soon after, Misato is taken from her modest upbringing and placed in an extravagant estate, where she finds herself surrounded by opportunists and manipulators. What initially appears to be a fortunate twist of fate instead marks the beginning of a harrowing descent, as the once-innocent girl is forced to navigate a world of deceit—and discovers that vengeance may be her only recourse.

Publication

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Written and illustrated by Ai Okaue [ja], Roar: A Star in the Abyss started on Kodansha's Pixiv-based Palcy [ja] manga app on May 30, 2023.[2][3] Kodansha has collected its chapters into individual tankōbon volumes, with the first one released on December 13, 2023.[4]

The manga has been licensed for English release in North America by Kodansha USA.[5]

Volumes

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No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 December 13, 2023[6]978-4-06-533731-8June 3, 2025[1]979-8-88877-488-5
2 April 12, 2024[7]978-4-06-535303-5——
3 August 9, 2024[8]978-4-06-536625-7——
4 December 13, 2024[9]978-4-06-537829-8——

Reception

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Kara Dennison of Otaku USA compared the series to tragic narratives like Candy Candy and Oshi no Ko, praising its emotional depth and drama. She noted how the protagonist's abrupt transition from rural life to abusive exploitation creates compelling tension, with artwork that effectively contrasts innocence and cruelty. While the first volume primarily establishes the protagonist's suffering, Dennison found its groundwork promising for future revelations.[10]

See also

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  • Guilty, another manga series by the same author

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Roar: A Star in the Abyss". Kodansha USA. Archived from the original on May 25, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  2. ^ 芸能界で復讐に命を燃やす少女の物語、女優の母と妹を持つ丘上あいが描く. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. May 30, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  3. ^ Cayanan, Joanna (June 1, 2023). "Guilty's Ai Okaue Launches New Manga". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 7, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  4. ^ 「ギルティ」の丘上あいが描く芸能界サスペンス、奈落の底でもがく少女の復讐劇. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. December 13, 2023. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  5. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 26, 2024). "Kodansha USA Reveals New Sailor Moon Box Set, 1 Digital, 5 Print Licenses". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  6. ^ 【12月13日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. December 13, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  7. ^ 【4月12日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. April 12, 2024. Archived from the original on December 22, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  8. ^ 【8月9日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. August 9, 2024. Archived from the original on December 22, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  9. ^ 【12月13日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. December 13, 2024. Archived from the original on December 17, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  10. ^ Dennison, Kara (May 21, 2025). "MANGA REVIEW: Roar: A Star in the Abyss Vol. 1". Otaku USA. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
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