“Last and First Idol,” is an “existential widescreen Yuri baroque proletariat hard sci-fi idol story” has carved out a new legend in science fiction history! This collection also includes “Evolution Girls,” in which some gacha-expert friends race to find the truth of the universe, and “Dark Seiyuu,” a brand-new space opera about voice actors!

Gengen Kusano’s astounding debut collection won the 4th Hayakawa SF Contest Special Prize 48th Seiun Award (Japanese Short Story Division) 27th Dark Seiun Award (Guest Division) 16th Sense of Gender Award (Future Idol Award) Last and First Idol earned the first ever special prize in the Hayakawa SF Contest, and the first debut work to win the Seiun Award in 42 years!