【Released Today】Highly Popular Thai GL Novel 'Cranium' Comic Adaptation Begins Pre-Distribution on Renta! Crowdfunding Until May 24!
The comic adaptation of the highly popular Thai GL novel 'Cranium' has begun pre-distribution on the e-book service "Renta!". A crowdfunding campaign for a print edition is also underway until May 24.
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Simultaneous distribution in Thailand and Japan begins today. Crowdfunding for the production of a print book (return limited) is also accepting support until May 24.
Frontier Works Inc. (Representative Director and President: Masahide Tsuji, Headquarters: Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "Frontier Works") and DREAM EXPRESS [DEX] CO., LTD. (hereinafter "DEX") have begun pre-distribution of the comic adaptation of the Thai original GL novel 'Cranium' (Kureiniamu) on the e-book service "Renta!" (Papyres Inc.) starting Friday, May 1, 2026.
The first chapter is available for free, and up to chapter 4 is currently being distributed.
【Renta!】https://renta.papy.co.jp/renta/sc/frm/item/436178
This work is one of the popular titles representing "Thai GL (a genre depicting romance between women)" which has been gaining attention mainly in Asia in recent years. The comic adaptation is handled by Ruri Kizuki, a GL author who has gained support in both Thailand and Japan. At the time of its announcement, it received a great response from overseas fans and is attracting attention across borders.
【Crowdfunding in progress until May 24 (Sun) 23:59】
In addition, as a project commemorating this comic adaptation, crowdfunding has been underway on "Soreosu" since 18:00 on Thursday, March 26, 2026, and is accepting support until 23:59 on Sunday, May 24.
This crowdfunding aims to deliver the charm of "Thai GL," which is attracting attention in Thailand, to Japanese readers and to widely disseminate this work. In addition to the production of a print book limited to this crowdfunding, returns such as supporter-exclusive goods and credit listing of supporter names are available.
【Soreosu】https://soreosu.com/projects/cranium
【Cranium Synopsis】
A reclusive doctor × a field-oriented elite doctor
They didn't want to reunite, yet their hearts are inexplicably disturbed.
A small plane crashed in a rural area of central Thailand, killing 15 passengers and crew. Dr. Bua, a young doctor, was dispatched to the scene to identify the bodies. There, she reunited with Dr. Pinnya, a former colleague with whom she had parted ways. Forensic investigations begin in a tense atmosphere. Then one day, "another skull" is discovered that does not match the victims of the accident.
That discovery was the beginning of an unsettling mystery hidden behind the plane crash. As the two pursue the truth despite their opposition, they eventually confront their pasts—will the bones reveal the truth of the accident, or their destiny?
©2026 Frontier Works Inc. ©2026 Dream Express Co., Ltd.
【Work Information】
[Title]:
Cranium
[Original Author]:
Nalan
[Manga Artist]:
Ruri Kizuki
[Distribution Start Date]:
Distribution starts May 1, 2026
[Publisher]: Frontier Works, DREAM EXPRESS [DEX] CO.,LTD.
[Distributor]: Frontier Works
Frontier Works Inc. (Representative Director and President: Masahide Tsuji, Headquarters: Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "Frontier Works") and DREAM EXPRESS [DEX] CO., LTD. (hereinafter "DEX") have begun pre-distribution of the comic adaptation of the Thai original GL novel 'Cranium' (Kureiniamu) on the e-book service "Renta!" (Papyres Inc.) starting Friday, May 1, 2026.
The first chapter is available for free, and up to chapter 4 is currently being distributed.
【Renta!】https://renta.papy.co.jp/renta/sc/frm/item/436178
This work is one of the popular titles representing "Thai GL (a genre depicting romance between women)" which has been gaining attention mainly in Asia in recent years. The comic adaptation is handled by Ruri Kizuki, a GL author who has gained support in both Thailand and Japan. At the time of its announcement, it received a great response from overseas fans and is attracting attention across borders.
【Crowdfunding in progress until May 24 (Sun) 23:59】
In addition, as a project commemorating this comic adaptation, crowdfunding has been underway on "Soreosu" since 18:00 on Thursday, March 26, 2026, and is accepting support until 23:59 on Sunday, May 24.
This crowdfunding aims to deliver the charm of "Thai GL," which is attracting attention in Thailand, to Japanese readers and to widely disseminate this work. In addition to the production of a print book limited to this crowdfunding, returns such as supporter-exclusive goods and credit listing of supporter names are available.
【Soreosu】https://soreosu.com/projects/cranium
【Cranium Synopsis】
A reclusive doctor × a field-oriented elite doctor
They didn't want to reunite, yet their hearts are inexplicably disturbed.
A small plane crashed in a rural area of central Thailand, killing 15 passengers and crew. Dr. Bua, a young doctor, was dispatched to the scene to identify the bodies. There, she reunited with Dr. Pinnya, a former colleague with whom she had parted ways. Forensic investigations begin in a tense atmosphere. Then one day, "another skull" is discovered that does not match the victims of the accident.
That discovery was the beginning of an unsettling mystery hidden behind the plane crash. As the two pursue the truth despite their opposition, they eventually confront their pasts—will the bones reveal the truth of the accident, or their destiny?
©2026 Frontier Works Inc. ©2026 Dream Express Co., Ltd.
【Work Information】
[Title]:
Cranium
[Original Author]:
Nalan
[Manga Artist]:
Ruri Kizuki
[Distribution Start Date]:
Distribution starts May 1, 2026
[Publisher]: Frontier Works, DREAM EXPRESS [DEX] CO.,LTD.
[Distributor]: Frontier Works