Who is the original creator of the manga 'Circuit Switcher (Part 1)' released by KADOKAWA on April 10, 2026?

The original creator of 'Circuit Switcher (Part 1)' is Takahiro Anno, whose work won the 9th Hayakawa SF Contest Excellence Award and was published by Hayakawa Bunko JA.

What is the release date and publisher of the manga 'Circuit Switcher (Part 1)'?

The manga 'Circuit Switcher (Part 1)' was released on Friday, April 10, 2026, and is published by KADOKAWA Corporation headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.

Who are the manga artist and composition writer for 'Circuit Switcher (Part 1)'?

The manga artist for 'Circuit Switcher (Part 1)' is Ginga Kawai, and the composition is handled by Taiki Kanda, based on Takahiro Anno's original work.

What is the plot of 'Circuit Switcher (Part 1)' set in near-future Japan?

In 'Circuit Switcher (Part 1)', the president of a company developing autonomous driving algorithms is trapped in his self-driving car by a man named Mukallaf, who threatens to detonate a bomb unless the Metropolitan Expressway is blocked.

What are the physical and pricing details of the printed version of 'Circuit Switcher (Part 1)'?

The printed version of 'Circuit Switcher (Part 1)' has 164 pages, is formatted in B6 size, priced at 836 yen (760 yen plus tax), and has ISBN 978-4-04-116622-2.

Comic Adaptation of Takahiro Anno's AI x Mystery Masterpiece! 'Circuit Switcher' Vol. 1 Releases Friday, April 10, 2026

Published Apr 10, 2026 9:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 17, 2026 3:01 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

KADOKAWA released the comic adaptation of the acclaimed AI x Sci-Fi mystery 'Circuit Switcher (Part 1)' (Original: Takahiro Anno) on April 10, 2026.

KADOKAWA Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Director, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO: Takeshi Natsuno) released the manga 'Circuit Switcher (Part 1)' (Manga: Ginga Kawai, Composition: Taiki Kanda, Original: Takahiro Anno), currently serialized in 'Comptiq', on Friday, April 10, 2026.

The highly anticipated comic adaptation of the 9th Hayakawa SF Contest Excellence Award winner! Original work: Takahiro Anno (Published by Hayakawa Bunko JA)

'Circuit Switcher (Part 1)' Original: Takahiro Anno Manga: Ginga Kawai Composition: Taiki Kanda

◆ Synopsis Near-future Japan, where fully autonomous vehicles have rapidly spread. The president of a company developing autonomous driving algorithms is confined in his autonomous car by a mysterious man. The attacker, who calls himself Mukallaf, demands the blockade of the Metropolitan Expressway where the car is running, and declares that a bomb planted in the car will explode if his demands are not met. What is this man's goal...? A near-future suspense that will shake the world begins...!!

▼ Kadocomi serialization page is here https://comic-walker.com/detail/KC_007186_S?episodeType=first

◆ Bibliographic Information Book title: Circuit Switcher (Part 1) Manga: Ginga Kawai Composition: Taiki Kanda Original: Takahiro Anno Price: 836 yen (Body 760 yen + tax) Release Date: Friday, April 10, 2026 *E-book distributed on the same day Format: B6 size Number of pages: 164 pages ISBN: 978-4-04-116622-2 Published by: KADOKAWA Corporation

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