The pinnacle of human civilization has come and gone, leaving only ruins in its wake. Society and science now struggle to rebuild, rediscovering scraps of knowledge from powerful ancient artifacts that defy comprehension. These relics of the “Old World” can make the fortunes of those who find them—if ancient security systems and rogue bioweapons don’t kill the relic hunters first.Akira, a young street orphan, sets out to become one such hunter to escape his brutal life in the slums....

Akira heads east to a brand new city! He’s reached hunter rank 50, a reward for his role in fighting the nationalists and a sign that he is outgrowing Kugamayama. And with new growth comes a new woman in his life—the prodigy city official Hikaru! She convinces Akira to help guard a convoy heading east. But the monsters farther east might prove to be more than he can handle. Formidable new monsters and startling surprises await him out on the frontier!

Akira is riding high after a lucrative deal when he encounters a young pickpocket who shatters his newfound confidence. In a blind rage, he gives chase, desperate to restore his pride—but his rampage brings him up against familiar faces: Katsuya and his team. The young hunters already have bad blood between them after their misunderstandings in the ruins, and Katsuya can never resist a damsel in distress. When he sides with the thief, Akira’s fury boils over, and not even Alpha can rein hi...

Hunters brave the ruins of a long-dead civilization at the behest of the corporate city-states who thrive on its detritus. Amidst the decay lie powerful artifacts of ancient technology, eclipsing anything the corporations can develop. For a few successful hunters, the search for these relics is a road to untold riches. For most, it’s a shortcut to slaughter at the hands of mutant bioweapons and robotic sentinels. And for those trapped at the bottom of society, it’s the only way out.

Akira’s in trouble—the battle with Old World automatons in the Iida ruins destroyed all his gear, and without it, he can’t hunt relics! Meanwhile, Katsuya and Yumina are eager to return to each other’s side. To do so, Yumina is mastering the skill she learned from Akira: controlling her sense of time. Unfortunately, the power struggle among Kugamayama’s leaders grows more ruthless by the minute, and everyone is dragged into the conflict. Ideals, hopes, and wishes all collide. What fate lie...

With his adventures in the Mihazono Town Ruins behind him, Akira returns home to find that Sheryl is joining forces with Katsuragi to start a relic shop in the slums. When the years-long war between the two largest gangs—the Ezent Family and Harlias—comes to a head, Sheryl and her business get caught in the cross fire! With Sheryl in both gangs’ crosshairs, it’s up to Akira to save her! But with Viola scheming behind the scenes and Akira having another unexpected encounter with Carol, it w...

With the gang war behind him and touting a brand-new set of gear (again), Akira is ready to dive back into the ruins for relics once more! In the depths of Kuzusuhara, the enigmatic Alpha guides him to an Old World city. There he encounters Tsubaki—the AI managing the area—who seems to hold a grudge against Alpha! Meanwhile, Sheryl’s relic shop finally opens for business. All is going well for Akira, but the city seems to have other plans for him. Many lives hang in the balance as conspira...

Armed with his brand-new powered suit, Akira takes his first formal job from the Hunter Office: a patrol around his home city. Working with a team offers safety in numbers—but getting along with his fellow hunters provides a whole new challenge, thanks to competition for kills, conflicts between veterans and rising stars, and Akira’s own universal distrust. To make matters worse, Akira’s barely settled in before a fresh disaster turns his routine job into a nightmare. Something has driven ...

The tankrantula—despite its overwhelming power—is finally crushed! As Akira and the rest of the relic hunters rejoice, however, a few people begin to harbor questions about the boy’s uncanny battle prowess: the Druncam rookie Togami, Shikarabe and his buddies, and the mysterious cyborg Nelgo. Nevertheless, Shikarabe whisks Akira off to fight another bounty monster, the multigun snail! Meanwhile, Katsuya prepares to set off for his first mission as a commander, leading the task force agains...

Akira has narrowly escaped the relic thieves’ second attempt on his life, but their deadly cyborg ringleaders have pinned him down in a ruined skyscraper. The blade-wielding Nelia moves in for the kill, forcing the young relic hunter to do battle on her terms—and out of his depth. And even if he ekes out a victory, the ominous Kain is waiting outside with enough firepower to vaporize him in a heartbeat. Once again, Akira’s only hope is to trust the wiley Alpha’s schemes—and to fight like h...

Akira has grown by leaps and bounds as a hunter, and so he decides to tackle the dangerous Mihazono Town Ruins. In Mihazono’s factory district, he unexpectedly comes across Carol and Monica, two hunters who are working together as surveyors. But the real surprise comes when a horde of menacing machines defy their own programming in order to pursue the hunters! What does this mean for Akira and his companions? Friends both new and old, and some unlikely allies, join the fray against their t...

It’s Akira’s first day on the job in an underground labyrinth crawling with giant scorpions, and his supervisors just ordered him to hold the line against a fresh incursion. Not even his newly upgraded arsenal will suffice to fend off this relentless assault from all sides. His survival rests on his ability to work with two of his fellow relic hunters, the temperamental Reina and her overprotective chaperone Shiori. But Akira doesn’t work well with others at the best of times, and his last...