YLAB STUDIOS Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yoon Inan), the Japanese subsidiary of YLAB Co., Ltd., has launched three collaborative manga projects with BANDAI Co., Ltd.—'Killing Guard,' 'Reversal of No Mercy: A Genius Gamer's Invincibility in the Real World with Cheat Items,' and 'Meteor Maiden: Chosen as the Galaxy's Strongest Girl'—with consecutive releases beginning in June 2026. 'Killing Guard,' the latest title in the project released on June 27 (Sat), achieved a strong debut by ranking No. 1 in daily readership among male readers and No. 4 overall during its first weekend. ■ Highlights of the New Title 'Killing Guard' After 'Iron Fist,' now comes 'Guard'! What's behind a 248% protection success rate!? The main character, Ryuushin, is the undisputed strongest bodyguard, boasting an astonishing 248% protection success rate. The story gradually reveals the secret behind his overwhelming track record. Moreover, the various weapons used by Ryuushin in the series—capable of deflecting all attacks, even 'Iron Fists'—are designed by PLEX Co., Ltd., a company within the Bandai Namco Group known for creating numerous character and item designs. The fusion of YLAB's powerful storytelling, a leader in the WEBTOON industry, with PLEX's intricate and captivating mechanical designs results in 'ultimate weapons' that are sure to captivate readers of all ages. ■ Lineup of the Three Highly Anticipated Titles Released in Succession Please also look forward to the full lineup of this collaboration project, with serializations launching one after another starting in June. 1. 'Killing Guard' [Synopsis] Ryuushin, the ultimate bodyguard guided by the philosophy that 'if there's no danger, there's no need for protection,' infiltrates enemy territory alone to eradicate a terrorist organization. There, he uncovers the dark corruption of his former employer, the protection agency 'Shilder,' which secretly colludes with terrorists for profit and deliberately creates th