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vol.063:Aposimz:The World of Artificial People

Manga in 9 Minutes··17 October 2026·5 min

About this episode

This text details the characters, setting, and terminology of the manga series Aposimz by Tsutomu Nihei. The story centers on Etherow, a survivor who becomes a Regular Frame to combat the oppressive Rebedoa Empire on a frozen artificial world. Accompanied by the automated messenger Titania, Etherow uses specialized abilities and Anti-Megastructure Bullets to seek revenge and protect the remaining human population. The narrative explores a harsh environment where a mechanical disease transforms people into puppets and diverse factions vie for control over the Core Control Layer. Supporting figures like Kesha and Wasabu join the resistance, facing powerful Imperial officers and the visionary threats of Emperor Suohunicho. Overall, the source serves as a comprehensive encyclopedic overview of the lore and cast within this dystopian science fiction universe.