The Ultimate Urban Dark Fantasy Manga
Bloodrite Vol. 1 is a dark fantasy manga, set in the United Conclave of America, where magic can open every door, unless you were born with the wrong kind. Gino Matanda is a 17-year-old orphan with irregular magic in his blood. He’s a few days away from freedom, but just before his final parole hearing, two old friends return:
One with an offer. One with a warning.
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Enter the United Conclave of America
Enter the capital of the UCA: New York City where wand magic is the accepted system. Meanwhile, Irregular Magical Persons, or “I.M.P.”s, are pushed into the shadows - surviving through street crews, underground networks, and powers no one in authority wants to understand.
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Liberty Academy for Magical Excellence
Tarn Alley
Ms. Madeleine's Orphanage
Meet the Trio
Gino Matanda Hates Magic
Gino Matanda is a 17-year-old Filipino American trying to earn his freedom before the system crushes him for good. All he has to do is finish magic school, complete community service, and stay out of trouble. But Gino is always one step behind because of his irregularity: he’s allergic to magic.
An Old Friend With an Offer
Toussaint “Saint” Michèl is Gino’s ex-best friend, former partner-in-crime, and the kind of person who can make a bad idea feel like fate. With him he brings a too-good-to-be-true offer: One job, one night, and one chance to settle old debts. But for Gino, one wrong move could cost him everything.
Another With a Warning
Ayesha Williams is, or was, the ‘big sister’ in Gino’s found family. As the former leader of the East Side Ghouls, she knows the back alleys of the magical city better than most. When she resurfaces, she doesn’t bring an offer, but a warning: Lie low. Run. Disappear. But, the last time Gino trusted Ayesha, he ended up arrested.
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An American Shounen with Urban Fantasy Grit
Bloodrite takes the style of traditional shounens and mixes with the edgy, urban setting of New York City where the whimsy of wands and magic clash with the reality of street gangs. It takes characters straight out of urban classics, like Juice (1992), and draws from the emotional darkness and kinetic power of series like Jujutsu Kaisen, Tokyo Ghoul, and Chainsaw Man. Inspired by these hits, readers can expect Bloodrite to be filled with sharp action, shadow-heavy cityscapes, and supernatural intensity on every page.
Fantasy Drawn From Every Corner of the World
Fantasy has always leaned on the same European past — the same wands and wizards, the same castles, the same old magic. Bloodrite draws from everywhere else: ancestral traditions from across the world, woven into a modern, dark, and dangerous story. At its core, this is a story about belonging when you're caught between worlds — about outsiders learning that their roots were never something to escape. They're where the power was all along.
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Heavy-Hitting Art from Award-Winning Artists
For our inaugual project, Star Point has searched the globe to assemble an international team of award-winning artists with a passion for the craft of storytelling. Together, we're excited to share with you our unique take on the shounen genre and give you a glimpse into what we imagine every Star Point project to be. This is just the beginning.
DIAMOND NUCHALEARN
Kasidith "Diamond" Nuchjalearn is a multidisciplinary artist based in Bangkok, Thailand and the Lead Concept Artist for Bloodrite. He is known for his vivid and provocative work commenting on global politics and free speech.
LIGHT COMIC STUDIO
Established in 2011, Light Comic Studio is an award-winning studio based in Hanoi who have produced over 10,000+ manga pages from stories around the world. Based in Hanoi, Vietnam, the studio has won several awards including the 19th Japan International MANGA Award (Bống Bống Bang Bang, Silver Award) and the Kadokawa's World Manga Contest (BOW Silver Award). We are thrilled to have Light Comic Studio as our partner behind all sequential production for Bloodrite.
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The Ultimate Strategy Board Game About Adventure, Intrigue, and Flowers in the Victorian Era
Botany is a strategy board game where you take on the role of a Victorian Era flower hunter as you explore the world in search of fortune, fame, and adventure.
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Beautiful Victorian Artwork
Historical illustrations and photography immerse the player in the world of Victoran plant hunters. Enjoy learning about the flowers of the world with this incredible art.
Unique Characters and Entertaining Events
Botany’s characters and events paint a story as you traverse the globe to become the ultimate flower hunter.
Gameplay
Easy to Learn with Satisfying Depth of Strategy
Quick to learn using a simple rule system that enables players to jump right into the game without reading page after page of rule books. Randomized goals and different paths to victory make every expedition a fresh and fun experience.
Heirloom Quality Materials
Linen finishes, durable materials, and a fine attention to detail make this game a tactile experience on par with the books and maps of the Victorian Era.
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