A Band of Tattooed Youths
R-18
This work blends eroticism, violence, brotherhood, and the unique flavor of Taiwanese gang culture, offering readers a fascinating yet brutal glimpse into a seductive world of dark desires.
《黥萃一堂之少年仔》©阿噗/陸坡/Renta!TW
Information
Publisher
PAPYLESS TAIWAN CO., LTD.
Publication Date
May, 2024
Volume/ Episode/ Chapter
5 (ongoing, Scheduled for 13 volumes)
ISBN
978-626-36-7442-4
Introduction
To write his research thesis, a man conceals his identity and steps into the gang, a world completely unlike his own. There, he encounters various young men, each with tattoos that symbolize both their rank and the sins they bear. Yet, as he spends more time with these gang members, his emotions start to shift in unexpected and subtle ways—
Selling Points
(1) This manga is based on the novel 'Young Men' by Taiwanese author LUPO, where the relationships between main and supporting characters, as well as the emotional developments, are clearly defined. The story includes numerous scenes of sexual tension and eroticism, appealing to fans of BL and LGBTQ+ genres.
(2) The manga adaptation enhances the original content with a stronger visual impact.
(3) In 2021, the original novel won Taiwan's TAICCA Potential Adaptation Award.
(4) In 2022, the novel was officially licensed for adaptation into a BL television drama.
(2) The manga adaptation enhances the original content with a stronger visual impact.
(3) In 2021, the original novel won Taiwan's TAICCA Potential Adaptation Award.
(4) In 2022, the novel was officially licensed for adaptation into a BL television drama.
Rights Sold
Japanese(株式会社ネオアルドNeoAlbo).
Digital version licensed for global distribution.
Digital version licensed for global distribution.
Author
Comic: APU(阿噗)
Original Story: LUPO(陸坡)
Original Story: LUPO(陸坡)
About the Author
APU is a Taiwanese manga artist known for the publication 'When Dreams Awake' .
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The original creator, LUPO, had diverse experiences during graduate school, spending time in China, working in Japan's adult entertainment industry, South Korea's gaming industry, and Taiwan's television sector. LUPO’s published works include 'Young Men, ''The Captain's Exorcism Method,' and 'Military Counseling' .
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The original creator, LUPO, had diverse experiences during graduate school, spending time in China, working in Japan's adult entertainment industry, South Korea's gaming industry, and Taiwan's television sector. LUPO’s published works include 'Young Men, ''The Captain's Exorcism Method,' and 'Military Counseling' .
Copyright Ownership
PAPYLESS TAIWAN CO., LTD.
Copyright Contact
James Chen (Lead Editor of Original Comics)
james_chen@papy.com.tw
james_chen@papy.com.tw