Barrage

A brief but explosive two-issue series from Viz Media, Barrage is a sci-fi action manga by Shonen Jump veteran Kouhei Horikoshi, created before his mega-hit My Hero Academia. The story follows a young boy on a war-torn planet who is recruited to impersonate a legendary hero and wield a powerful weapon against an oppressive empire. Though short-lived, it showcases Horikoshi's early signature style of high-stakes battles and determined protagonists. For fans of the creator, it's a fascinating glimpse into the raw energy and ideas that would later define his most famous work.