HYDE：A striking resemblance to the protagonist of the popular "Bessatsu Magazine" series!? Recommendation comment for alchemy battle action "HOOL! GAN'S"

To commemorate the release of the first volume of the comic "HOOL! GAN'S" by Iro Kinutani, which is currently being serialized in the manga magazine "Bessatsu Shonen Magazine" (Kodansha), on September 9th, HYDE, the vocalist of "L'Arc~en~Ciel", has written a recommendation comment for the October issue of "Bessatsu Shonen Magazine" released on the same day.

The protagonist of the work is an alchemist named Lee Hartlib who aims to create the strongest "paradise" by transmuting junkies into happy ones, and the editor in charge said, "The protagonist is a lot like HYDE." HYDE commented, "What wonderful drawings and story!"

"HOOL! GAN'S" is an "alchemy" battle action set in late 19th century London that has been serialized in the magazine since December 2023. The story depicts the efforts of alchemist Lee Hartlib, who was entrusted by his predecessor to save a town that had become a den of hooligans.