The full release of Recycled Brain Part Two marks a significant creative milestone for engineer and author Takahiro Yonemura, Ph.D., representing his seventieth published title. This English-language manga and graphic novel expands the philosophical core of a series that began as a reflection on memory and technology, evolving into a dialogue between Japan and the United States. The release underscores Yonemura's career-long mission to link science, art, and emotion through storytelling.
Part Two deepens the series' visual storytelling through collaboration with Japanese manga artists, coinciding with new creative projects in Japan. Yonemura describes his creative process as a dialogue between human emotion and logical systems. "Every story I write is a dialogue between the human heart and the logic that steers it," Yonemura stated. He maintains a hands-on approach to his art despite daily engagement with artificial intelligence, humorously noting his determination to preserve human creativity in storytelling.
The Recycled Brain saga continues a global journey that began with Yonemura's earlier English-language release, Beast Code (2022), which marked his first U.S. publication. While unrelated in narrative, both titles share a science-driven sense of wonder and emotional depth that has resonated across cultures. The first Recycled Brain volume received positive coverage from U.S. Review of Books, which highlighted its balance of technological themes with humanistic concerns.
Published under the EigoMANGA imprint, Recycled Brain Part Two is available through major retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.org. The 172-page graphic novel carries an ISBN-13 of 979-8218641870 and retails for US $19.95. The work is returnable through major distributors Ingram and Baker & Taylor, ensuring broad accessibility for libraries and booksellers.
This release represents more than another title in the science fiction manga category—it exemplifies a growing body of work that bridges scientific inquiry with creative expression. As artificial intelligence continues to transform both technology and culture, Yonemura's approach offers readers a human-centered perspective on technological advancement. The series' cross-cultural development between Japan and the United States demonstrates how creative collaboration can transcend geographical boundaries while exploring universal questions about memory, identity, and the relationship between humanity and its creations.
