indent and Third Line Next Launch Joint Comic Label "comic E-CLIPSE" to Create Next-Generation Hits

indent Inc., provider of the creation platform "Nola," and Third Line Next Co., Ltd., a publishing company, will launch the joint comic label "comic E-CLIPSE" to create original hit comics.

About This Initiative indent aims to "create an environment where authors who produce original works can concentrate on their creation" and "build a cycle of IP creation through encounters between companies and new talent." Currently, it provides one-stop support from original story recruitment to discovery and production for over 60 labels in Japan and overseas. Meanwhile, Third Line Next aims to be a "bridge between writers and readers," delivering a diverse range of works, primarily in female-oriented manga. In this initiative, indent will leverage its "Nola" platform, which has over 700,000 writers and a total of over 3 million works, to fully support the discovery and production of works tailored to Third Line Next's investment strategy. By combining the know-how of both companies, they aim to create new dark fantasy stories that deeply engage readers and produce next-generation hit comics. Through this collaboration, they will strengthen their partnership in supplying original works and contribute to the further development and revitalization of the entertainment and creative industries, including manga, both in Japan and abroad.

About "comic E-CLIPSE" "comic E-CLIPSE" is a dark fantasy label with the theme "The truth lurking in a world that has lost its light," depicting a darkness that quietly enters the reader's daily life and eventually erodes it. The release of "Revenge in this Selfish Otherworld" has been decided for this summer to autumn. Following this debut, a series of dark fantasy works will be released. The latest information will be announced on the official X account (@e_clipse_tln).

About the Upcoming Works

"Revenge in this Selfish Otherworld" Art: Kei Okazaki, Original Story: Chihiro Kira, Production: Side Ranch Synopsis: A salaryman, Shinobu Katano, is suddenly transported to another world. He loses both arms and is scorned as a "failure" for not manifesting a "blessing." Facing unreasonable conditions, he develops a strong desire for revenge and vows to exact it upon this world.

"The Boy Who Fell to the Bottom of the Underworld, Mastered Dark Magic, and Transcended Death ~The Weakest Adventurer Becomes the World's Strongest and the King of the Underworld~" Art: Yuta, Original Story: Rachim, Production: Side Ranch Synopsis: In a world where combat skills mean everything, a boy named Luto is given only the skill of [Endurance]. Bullied and unable to protect the one he cares for, he is cast into hell. Awakening at the bottom of the underworld, Luto undergoes 20,000 years of training to return to the surface and save her.

"The First Necromancer ~How Necromancy Was Born, and How the Demon King Was Born~" Art: Kagero, Original Story: Inugata Dai, Production: C-route Synopsis: A boy named Kuryau, discriminated against for his black magic, loses everything. His power awakens, raising skeletal monsters and destroying his village. He is then found by demons who hail him as their savior, the "King of Death," and must face his destiny between humans and demons.

"The Saint Who Failed to Reincarnate Marches the Path of a Fool" Art: Hajime Muraoka, Original Story: Asu Hananoi, Production: C-route Synopsis: In a world of endless conflict, Kerban, a genius who became the youngest "Holy Knight," is stripped of his rank and "fails to start over" after a certain incident. This is the sad and poignant story of a former holy knight turned avenger.