Does this page include every Kotaro Isaka book?

This catalog lists the Kotaro Isaka books currently available in Sequencebooks, including standalone titles and series entries when available.

Are Kotaro Isaka series listed separately?

Yes. Each Kotaro Isaka series is broken out with book numbers, publication years, and a dedicated reading-order page.

Should I read Kotaro Isaka books in publication order or chronological order?

Publication order is usually the safest reading path. For series, follow the numbered reading order shown beside each title.

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Kotaro Isaka Complete Bibliography

Q: What is the best order to read Kotaro Isaka books?

Start with the series reading order for any connected books, then use the chronological list on this page for the full Kotaro Isaka bibliography.

Browse books by Kotaro Isaka in publication order, including standalone books, complete series lists, reading order, and publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 15 books / 3 series

Kotaro Isaka is a Japanese author best known for his hitman trilogy, including *Bullet Train*. His books have sold millions worldwide and won prestigious Japanese crime fiction awards. This page lists Kotaro Isaka’s books in order, covering both chronological publication and series reading order.

Books by Kotaro Isaka in Publication Order

2007 Remote Control POoSN / 1 Buy

2009 Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 1 POoMJRB / 1 Buy

2010 Bullet Train POoAB / 1 Buy

2010 Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 2 POoMJRB / 2 Buy

2010 Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 3 POoMJRB / 3 Buy

2010 Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 4 POoMJRB / 4 Buy

2010 Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 5 POoMJRB / 5 Buy

2010 Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 6 POoMJRB / 6 Buy

2011 Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 7 POoMJRB / 7 Buy

2012 Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 9 POoMJRB / 8 Buy

2012 Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 10 POoMJRB / 9 Buy

2017 The Mantis POoAB / 2 Buy

2022 Three Assassins POoAB / 3 Buy

2023 Hotel Lucky Seven POoAB / 4 Buy

2025 Seesaw Monster POoSN / 2 Buy

Complete Kotaro Isaka Series Reading Order / browse all ->

Standalone Reading Order 2 books / 2007-2025

01 Remote Control 2007 Buy

02 Seesaw Monster 2025 Buy

Maoh: Juvenile Remix Reading Order 9 books / 2009-2012

01 Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 1 2009 Buy

02 Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 2 2010 Buy

03 Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 3 2010 Buy

04 Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 4 2010 Buy

05 Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 5 2010 Buy

06 Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 6 2010 Buy

07 Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 7 2011 Buy

08 Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 9 2012 Buy

09 Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 10 2012 Buy

Assassins Reading Order 4 books / 2010-2023

01 Bullet Train 2010 Buy

02 The Mantis 2017 Buy

03 Three Assassins 2022 Buy

04 Hotel Lucky Seven 2023 Buy

Where to start with Kotaro Isaka

What is the best order to read Kotaro Isaka books?

Publication order is usually the safest place to start. If a book belongs to a series, follow the numbered series reading order shown on this page.

Are standalone books and series both included?

Yes. Standalone titles appear in the full chronological bibliography, and series are broken out separately with reading-order links when catalog data is available.

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