Recycled Brain Part Two Launches Globally as Author Takahiro Yonemura Reaches 70th Publication Milestone

The global release of Recycled Brain Part Two marks a significant milestone for engineer and author Takahiro Yonemura, Ph.D., representing his seventieth published title. This latest installment in the science fiction manga series expands the philosophical exploration of memory and technology while deepening visual storytelling through collaboration with Japanese manga artists. The work continues Yonemura's career-long mission to connect science, art, and emotion through narrative.

The Recycled Brain saga originated as a reflection on memory and technology, evolving into what Yonemura describes as a dialogue between Japan and the United States. Part Two builds upon this foundation while maintaining the series' core philosophical themes. The timing of this release coincides with new creative projects in Japan, reinforcing Yonemura's conviction that scientific advancement and imaginative storytelling can progress together rather than in opposition.

Yonemura's approach to storytelling balances technical expertise with creative intuition. Every story I write is a dialogue between the human heart and the logic that steers it, Yonemura explains. I'm crazy about AI and tinker with it every day, but when it comes to my art I stay delightfully old-school. Honestly, if AI ever beats me at storytelling I'd probably pass out, so I'm hanging on to my title a little longer—letting the machines nap while I borrow their sparks of inspiration. This perspective captures the essence of Recycled Brain as a human conversation with the technologies shaping our future.

The author's previous English-language publication, Beast Code (2022), marked his first U.S. publication and established thematic connections to Recycled Brain through shared science-driven wonder and emotional depth. The first Recycled Brain volume received positive recognition from U.S. Review of Books, which highlighted its successful balance of technological themes and human elements. Together, these works represent a growing body of science-inspired fiction that transcends cultural boundaries and connects readers internationally.

Recycled Brain Part Two is available for pre-order through major retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.org. The 172-page English-language graphic novel carries an ISBN-13 of 979-8218641870 and will be published on January 25, 2026, under the EigoMANGA imprint. Priced at $19.95, the book is returnable through major distributors Ingram and Baker & Taylor, making it accessible to both individual readers and library systems.

This publication represents more than just another title in Yonemura's extensive bibliography. It demonstrates the growing market for cross-cultural science fiction that combines Japanese manga traditions with Western storytelling approaches. The success of such works indicates increasing reader interest in narratives that explore complex technological themes through accessible visual storytelling. As artificial intelligence and memory technologies continue to advance in real-world applications, fiction like Recycled Brain provides valuable frameworks for understanding their potential impact on human experience and emotion.

The global availability of Recycled Brain Part Two through major retail channels suggests broader distribution opportunities for similar cross-cultural works. For readers, educators, and industry professionals, Yonemura's approach offers insights into how technical expertise can inform creative expression without overwhelming narrative quality. The series' philosophical engagement with memory and technology provides timely commentary on contemporary discussions about artificial intelligence's role in human cognition and creativity.