King of Thorn

King of Thorn, also known as いばらの王 (Ibara no Ou) in Japan, is a manga series authored by Yūji Iwahara and was published by Enterbrain and Tokyopop. The series, which falls under the genres of psychological thriller, science fiction, and dark fantasy, was first published in October 2002 and discontinued in October 2005.

Originating in Japan, King of Thorn falls within the anime, manga, and seinen manga sectors. The series has had several competitors within the manga industry, such as Gate 7, Otome Yōkai Zakuro, and Silver Spoon (manga).

King of Thorn is recognized as a creative work in the respective industries it belongs to.