Deadly Rom-Com Killing Line Debuts Digitally This January
“A Dark Romantic Comedy Like No Other”
Introduction
Kodansha kicks off the new year with the reveal of January’s new digital manga series debut, Killing Line, by Satoshi Morie, the creator of the dark romantic thriller Searching for My Perfect Brother.
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Originally published in the pages of BeLove Magazine, Killing Line is a deadly romantic comedy following Mako, an abandoned and penniless high school girl. One day, Mako finds herself at the wrong end of an assassin’s gun—but she has a plan. With a little bit of love (or at least pretend love), she might just save her life! This exciting dark rom-com will debut digitally on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, but fans can read a free Chapter 1 preview right now on the Kodansha Reader Portal.
Where to Read Killing Line
Killing Line will be available upon release across all participating digital vendors, including Amazon Kindle, Bookwalker, Apple Books, Google Play, Nook, Kobo, MyAnimeList, Mangamo, and more! Fans can also purchase and read all Kodansha digital manga on kodansha.us.
About Killing Line
Killing Line
By Satoshi Morie
Debut Date: January 28, 2025
Abandoned on her 18th birthday by her absent single father, Mako struggles to make ends meet. When her friend offers to introduce her to a sugar daddy for a casual dinner and some conversation, it all seems straightforward and simple. Little does Mako know, someone else has their sights set on her date—a ruthless assassin on a mission to take out his target and leave no witnesses. Before she realizes it, Mako’s late-night liaison turns into a deadly encounter with a contract killer. Now, she’ll need to think fast, be resourceful, and turn on the charm to survive. Can she melt the heart of a cold-blooded hitman, or will this potential beau get the best of her? Find out in this thrilling new black comedy with life-and-death stakes from the author of Searching for My Perfect Brother.
This series takes place in a fictionalized criminal underworld and includes mildly graphic instances or mentions of murder, prostitution, suicide, sexual violence, and drug use. It also contains non-explicit depictions of sexual situations and nudity. Reader discretion is advised.
Age Rating
Age Rating: 16+
