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ATOM: The Beginning (Manga) Vol. 14

Release date
June 23, 2026
ISBN
9781787741096 Not available yet
Original title
アトム ザ・ビギニング
Romanized title
Atom - The Beginning
Author / Contributor
Osamu Tezuka, Tetsuro Kasahara, Masami Yuuki
Publisher
Titan Manga
Imprint
Titan Manga
Demography
Seinen
Genres
Action, Comedy, Drama, Psychological, School Life, Sci-fi
MangaUpdates themes May contain spoilers
Adapted to Anime Arrogant Male Lead Artificial Intelligence Based on a Classic Cross-dressing Episodic with Underlying Continuous Plot Friendship Future Futuristic City Futuristic Setting Futuristic Technology Genius/es Important Non-Romantic Relationship/s Important Secondary Character/s Japan Kind Male Lead Older Brother Paraplegia Partners Post-Apocalyptic Post-Graduate Student/s Prodigy/ies Professor/s Quirky Character/s Research Robot/s Robotics Scientist/s Sketchy Art Style Smart Male Lead Subtle Romance Technology University/College Young Male Lead Younger Sister
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Based on the iconic anime streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Crunchyroll.

Witness the shocking turning point in the prequel to Tezuka’s Astro Boy, where a robot tournament erupts into chaos and Moriya exposes dangerous secrets threatening the future of robotics.


As trust fractures and secrets unravel, Volume 14 thrusts our heroes into their most harrowing confrontation yet. When Moriya takes control of a packed robot tournament – holding spectators hostage in a shocking public spectacle – the world is forced to reckon with buried truths. Demand for government accountability roars, while Tenma, Ochanomizu, and A106 race against the clock to stop catastrophe, salvage robotic innocence, and uncover the mystery binding them all.

This turning point volume transforms ATOM’s prequel from innovation-driven wonder into a political and ethical battleground. The light of progress is dimmed by conspiracy, raising the stakes for humanity’s relationship with its creations. With every revelation, the line between ally and adversary blurs – even as A106’s heart leads the way.

Dark, provocative, and emotionally charged, Volume 14 pushes the series forward into uncharted territory. Perfect for fans of mecha manga where action collides with moral complexity – this is more than robots fighting; it’s a pulse-pounding reckoning with power, responsibility, and the future we build.

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