Caste Heaven
Viz · 2020–2023 · 8 issues
About the series
In Caste Heaven (2020–2023), a high school's social hierarchy is brutally enforced by a mysterious card game that assigns each student a rank from King to Slave, with the lowest castes enduring relentless bullying and abuse. Published by Viz Media across eight issues, this dark, psychological drama explores power, cruelty, and rebellion through its tense, character-driven narrative. The series is most associated with creator Chika Mizoguchi, whose sharp, expressive art intensifies the story's claustrophobic atmosphere and moral complexity. It matters as a striking, unflinching examination of systemic oppression disguised as adolescent politics, resonating with fans of mature, socially charged manga.
