About “Crusher Joe”
Crusher Joe is a series of science fiction novels written by Haruka Takachiho and published by Asahi Sonorama from 1977 to 2005. Takachiho, a founding father of Studio Nue, began writing the series in the late 1970s, expanding beyond his role as a designer. The novels feature a group of antiheroes who differ from traditional protagonists. They are not self-sacrificing but are considered noble in their own way. The series reflects Takachiho's unique approach to storytelling within the science fiction genre. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.