Title

Ice Blade

Also known as: Jiraishin, 地雷震

by Tsutomu Takahashi

Score from AniList: 72/100finished19 volumes72 chapters

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Kyoya Ida is a hard-nosed detective from the Shinjuku Police precinct. He is known in the force as an unreasonable type who would use lethal force to solve cases, making him unpopular with the enlisted and high-ranking officers in the National Police Agency. Despite this fact, there are some in the force that admire Ida for his bravery and cleverness in using lethal force to solve criminal cases whenever legal means are met in a dead end.

Chapters available: 72
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A hard-boiled detective story in which an unreasonable Shinjuku police detective is known for bending every rule, and the gritty, morally uncomfortable tone gives it real grip.

Pros

Gritty, hard-boiled tone
A complex, unreasonable lead

Cons

The 1990s art feels dated
The tone is bleak

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Kyoya Ida is a hard-nosed detective from the Shinjuku Police precinct. He is known in the force as an unreasonable type who would do anything to get results. That reputation makes him a compelling, uneasy lead, and the series builds its tension on how far he will go to catch a criminal and what that costs.The strength is the grit. The Shinjuku setting is gritty and atmospheric, and the investigations are tense. The lead's abrasive, morally grey edges make him memorable.The weaknesses are clear. The 1990s art feels dated, and the bleak tone can be heavy. Readers wanting a warmer or lighter police story will not find it here.Recommended for fans of hard-boiled crime with a morally grey detective. Expect a gritty, uncomfortable ride.