Written and illustrated by Tohru Nakane, Centuria (Japanese: センチュリア) is a standout addition to the modern dark fantasy landscape. Known for its atmospheric storytelling and brutal action, the series has been lauded for its "Grimdark" sensibilities and its deep, emotional core. It presents a haunting vision of a war-torn world where magic is as terrifying as it is wondrous, focusing on a protagonist who must literally expend the lives of others to maintain his own.

The story centers on Julian, who transforms from a helpless slave into a superhuman entity after a tragic pact grants him one hundred "extra" lives. This power makes him nearly impossible to kill, but it comes at the cost of carrying the literal weight of those sacrificed souls. Together with Diana, the last survivor of his village, Julian treks through a landscape plagued by monsters and ruthless soldiers. His journey is a desperate struggle for redemption, as he uses his borrowed time to shield an innocent child from a world that has already taken everything else from them.

Alternative Names by Language
センチュリア / Centuria / Центурия / سينتوريا / เซนจูเรีย / センチュリア / センチュリア / 센츄리아