Reading "The Promised Neverland" with English and American Literature Scholars Akira Toda / Posuka Demizu / Kaiu Shirai List Price: ¥946 #AkiraToda #Akira_Toda #PosukaDemizu #Posuka_Demizu #KaiuShirai #Kaiu_Shirai #Book #Literature/General Who was the model for the demons? What are the keys to understanding the mysteries of "The Promise" and "Primal Faith"? With numerous famous scenes quoted, literary scholars offer a thorough analysis! A must-read for fans!! The hit manga "The Promised Neverland," with over 21 million copies in circulation. While the series, with its surprising plot twists and complex mind games, is sometimes described as "not like a typical Shonen Jump," it is evident that a vast knowledge of various literary works and religions underpins its narrative. This book is an analysis that attempts to decipher the immensely popular "The Promised Neverland" from an academic standpoint by emerging English and American literature scholars, and it also serves as an excellent introduction to English and American literature and culture. It is a must-read for fans, delving into the core of numerous mysteries while richly quoting famous scenes from the series. Please note that this book is an analytical work from a third-party perspective, examining "The Promised Neverland" based on clues within the story from the viewpoint of English and American literature scholars, with permission granted by the "Weekly Shonen Jump" editorial department. Therefore, it differs in nature from an "official commentary book" that introduces the true intentions of the original authors, Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu. Furthermore, as it includes interpretations of the latter half of the original work, it contains many spoilers, so please be aware of this in advance. Key Contents of This Book: * The true meaning of the title "The Promised Neverland" * Several English and American literary works that provide clues to the mysteries * Grand Duke Lewis, Lord Bayon... Who were the models for these demons? * The demons' religion, "Primal Faith," and Judaism/Christianity * Class, Queen, Hunting... Which countries share similar characteristics with the demons' society? * The demons' language and Hebrew * Why is Lewis's pet a monkey? * The novelty of "The Promised Neverland" as a story viewed through gender, and more.