Shadow Liner

Shadow Liner — Chapter 1 BANGA: A Bangladeshi Seinen Manga (বাংলাদেশি Original মাঙ্গা) Writer & Artist (Mangaka): Eshan Debnath Producer: Nayeeem (Founder & CEO, Arc Studio) Published by: Arc Studio Price: ৩২০ BDT (Physical Copy) This is not just another manga. This is BANGA — Bangladesh’s first true seinen manga. In the author’s own raw words: “My name is Eshan Debnath. I’m not a professional mangaka… I struggle with anatomy, perspective, painting, and consistency. Some may find that disturbing — but that’s simply who I am as an artist right now.” Yet one studio believed in him when others rejected him. Arc Studio gave me the chance. Shadow Liner follows Itsuru Hayakane — a mangaka who is not a hero. He is not a savior. He may be the worst kind of human you’ll ever meet. You may hate him. You may pity him. Or you may find a piece of yourself in him. This story refuses to fit in one genre. It is horror, psychological thriller, myth, fantasy, science fiction, magical realism, trauma, violence, blood, eroticism, comedy, tragedy, isekai… and more. Eshan calls it “Odysseism” — a new genre that dares to embrace all genres at once. Chapter 1 was completed in under a week for a release event. It is honest, imperfect, and full of soul. This is not the beginning of a perfect saga. It may be the beginning of an end. This is my odyssey. This is Itsuru Hayakane’s curse. This is the birth of Shadow Liner. If you have ever felt unseen, different, or struggled while chasing your dream — this story is for you. Support the first Bangladeshi seinen manga. © 2025 Arc Studio. All rights reserved. Protected under Bangladesh Copyright Act.