Inui to Tatsumi: Transbaikal Senki

Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Siberian Intervention, Yasuhiko's latest manga series chronicles the harrowing experiences of two men thrust into the heart of a geopolitical conflict. The story follows Inui, a highly skilled artillery bombardment expert, and Tatsumi, a determined newspaper reporter, as their paths converge during one of the most complex military campaigns of the early twentieth century. Together, they navigate the brutal realities of war, where survival demands both tactical precision and an unwavering resolve to uncover the truth. The narrative unfolds between 1918 and 1922, a period when the Allied Powers launched a massive military expedition to intervene in the Russian Civil War. Troops from numerous nations, including Japan, were dispatched across the frozen expanse of Siberia to influence the outcome of a fractured empire. Amidst this multinational deployment, Inui’s expertise in heavy weaponry and Tatsumi’s journalistic mission place them directly on the front lines of history, forcing them to confront the devastating human cost of international warfare. Marking the centennial anniversary of the intervention's commencement, the series offers a gripping historical dramatization. Through the intertwined perspectives of a soldier and a correspondent, it captures the chaos, ambition, and tragedy of a forgotten chapter in global history.