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All You Need Is Kill: Story, Chapters and Where to Read

All You Need Is Kill (2004): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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All You Need Is Kill (2004) is a action, sci-fi manga by ABe, Yoshitoshi. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 7.87/10 from 5,272 ratings.

What is All You Need Is Kill about?

The story is told from the first person point of view of the protagonist Keiji Kiriya. Keiji is a new recruit in the United Defense Force, fighting against the mysterious creatures called "Mimics" which have laid siege to Earth. Keiji is killed on his first sortie, but through some inexplicable phenomenon wakes up having returned to the day before the battle, only to find himself caught in a time loop as his death and resurrection repeats time and time again. Keiji's skills as a soldier grows as he passes through the time loops trying to change his fate.

Key details

All You Need Is Kill spans 4 chapters across 1 volumes, status: finished. Publication: Dec 18, 2004.

Where to read All You Need Is Kill

Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.

Frequently asked questions

What is All You Need Is Kill about?

The story is told from the first person point of view of the protagonist Keiji Kiriya. Keiji is a new recruit in the United Defense Force, fighting against the mysterious creatures called "Mimics" which have laid siege to Earth. Keiji is killed on hi

Is All You Need Is Kill finished?

Its publication status is: Finished.

What is the MAL rating of All You Need Is Kill?

All You Need Is Kill is rated 7.87/10 on MyAnimeList.

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