ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.

A manga about a special government inspection committee that oversees the affairs within fictional kingdom of Dowa. As agent Jean Otus travels around the 13 territories he gets wrapped up in a plot to over throw the monarchy.

A terrific series. We reviewed it on an episode. This manga made me fall in love with Natsume Ono’s distinctive art style. I love manga artists that are able to craft dense worlds and Ono gets full marks. Each territory has it’s own unique culture and environment that is inspired from real world locations. Yakkara is a tiny but rich gambling district that exists within the larger an poor dessert territory of Pranetta: an obvious reference to Las Vegas in Nevada. There’s even influence on the people living within these places; Residents of Jumõku are taller due to the plentiful agriculture.

It’s available in English from Yen Press and I highly suggest you check it out for yourself. Also the anime has one of the best opening themes.

~dakazu