Destroy All Humans. They Can't Be Regenerated.

This manga series transports readers to a nostalgic 1998, following middle school student Hajime Kano, a self-proclaimed otaku and Magic: The Gathering enthusiast. He finds himself in constant academic rivalry with the seemingly perfect honor student, Emi Sawatari. Their dynamic shifts dramatically when Hajime discovers Emi is not only a fellow Magic player but a highly skilled one. The story beautifully explores themes of friendship, identity, and finding common ground through shared passions, all set against the backdrop of the burgeoning TCG culture of the 90s. It's a heartwarming and humorous read for middle schoolers and up, especially those interested in gaming or slice-of-life stories.

Travel back in time to the early days of Magic: The Gathering! It’s the nineties at Tokiwaga Middle School. And for gamers like Hajime Kano, the release of Magic: The Gathering means nothing will ever be the same again! In everything he does, it seems like geeky Tokiwagi Middle School student Hajime Kano comes in second place behind popular honor student Emi Sawatari. But when Hajime takes a trip to a new game store he’s been hearing about, their rivalry takes an unexpected turn. Welcome to the early years of Magic: The Gathering, when a trading card game shaped a generation forever!