Oceanic Collector Matatabulis: Volume 1 Now Available
There is some really interesting news for manga fans today. Volume 1 of Torajiro Motoyama's latest work, Undersea Cleaner Matatabulis, was released today, March 13th. For those who enjoy stories that combine post-apocalyptic settings with a touch of the extraordinary, this title is definitely something you should check out. It has been getting some buzz lately, and seeing the first volume finally out is quite exciting for the community.
A Deep Dive into a Sunken World
The story is set in a very different version of Earth. We are looking at a post-apocalyptic world where almost all of human civilization has ended up at the bottom of the ocean. It is a bit of a grim scenario, but the way Torajiro Motoyama handles it is quite unique. In this future, many people have actually mechanized their bodies, allowing them to live for a nearly eternal amount of time. However, even with such long lives, they still hold onto the past. This is where the seafloor cleaners come into the picture.
These specialized divers are hired to go down into the deep and retrieve various memorabilia that people left behind when the world sank. It is a dangerous job, but for the characters in this world, those items are precious links to a lost era. If you are looking for a deep dive into Undersea Cleaner Matatabulis, the premise itself offers a lot of emotional depth alongside the sci-fi elements.
Meet Matatabulis: The Master Class Diver
Our main protagonist, Matatabulis, is not just any ordinary scavenger. She is actually one of only two master class divers left in the entire world. Every day, she continues to dive into the treacherous sea to fulfill various requests from those living on the surface. But there is a catch—Matatabulis has something about her that is completely different from everyone else in this mechanized world. This mystery is one of the big reasons why this unique manga is a hidden gem that more people should be reading.
Publication and Special Benefits
The series is currently being serialized in Haruta, published by KADOKAWA. With the release of the first volume, several major retailers in Japan have also stepped up to offer some cool purchase benefits for fans. If you happen to be picking this up from Animate, Melonbooks, or Gamers, you can expect some extra goodies along with your copy. It is always nice when publishers do these kinds of promotions for new series.
- Series Title: Undersea Cleaner Matatabulis
- Author: Torajiro Motoyama
- Magazine: Haruta (KADOKAWA)
- Release Date: March 13th
Overall, the art style and the setting make this a very atmospheric read. The idea of searching through the ruins of our own civilization under the water is both haunting and beautiful. If you have a chance, do give this volume a try and see the world of Matatabulis for yourself.
