The Five Star Stories Vol.1

Experience the legendary Five Star Stories franchise with this first volume, where Mamoru Nagano's intricate world-building, powerful mechs, and a gripping cosmic saga set the stage for an unforgettable, epic adventure across the stars.

Prepare for an epic journey into the stars with The Five Star Stories, a ground-breaking mecha manga by Mamoru Nagano, now available in English! Set in the vast and tumultuous Joker Star Cluster, this series brings together ancient empires, genetic engineering, and towering mechs known as Mortar Headds--piloted by elite warriors and their genetically engineered companions, the Fatimas.

In Vol. 1, we meet Amaterasu, the immortal emperor of the Grees Kingdom, and his destined bride, Lachesis, as they navigate a world of intrigue, warfare, and forbidden power. As interstellar conflict rages, the stage is set for a war that could determine the fate of the galaxy.

With stunning artwork and intricate world-building, The Five Star Stories is a must-read for fans of mecha, sci-fi, and epic fantasy. This first volume introduces readers to Nagano's visionary universe, where each page pulses with action, emotion, and high-stakes drama. The saga begins now--don't miss your chance to experience the legend in English!

The Five Star Stories film, directed by Kazuo Yamazaki in 1989, adapts the first story arc, Destiny Three Fates: Lachesis, bringing the manga's epic world to vibrant animation. While the film offers a thrilling visual experience with its towering Mortar Headds and cosmic drama, it's the manga that truly delves into the intricate lore, character development, and vast universe created by Mamoru Nagano. The film is a great introduction, but the Five Star Stories manga remains the definitive way to experience this cult classic sci-fi saga.