Core「·」Null
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When freedom becomes an illusion,
what remains of humanity?
When truth itself can lie,
where does humankind go next?
SYNOPSIS
Acatastrophic and inexplicable disaster shatters the world. In the ruins, the survivors establish fortified “Zones” and rebuild society under the banner of survival. Yet this new order becomes another form of captivity: people are reclassified as “resources,” and beneath the imposed stability, doubt and quiet resistance begin to spread.
As “new humans” emerge and extraordinary abilities evolve, the very boundary of what it means to be human collapses.
This novel offers no savior. Through a multi‑perspective narrative, it explores the reconstruction—and fragmentation—of a post‑disaster society, unfolding a philosophical confrontation over power, life, and existence itself.
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Post‑apocalyptic × Surrealist: A deep inquiry into the limits of existence and the idea that “to name is to control.”
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Ensemble Narrative: Interwoven perspectives in which every character struggles between being instrumentalized and awakening.
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Philosophical Allegory: A fusion of hard science fiction, supernatural evolution, and social parable that interrogates the ultimate questions of freedom and human nature.
TCF × V-UNIVERSE｜Ultra-Compact Introduction
“Transcendental Constructive Fiction” = TCF
TCF is not a traditional literary genre, but a narrative framework defined by the simultaneous fulfillment of five conditions:
• Reality-Based Foundation: All settings are built upon the physical and cognitive structures of the real world.
• Theoretical Coherence: Every phenomenon beyond reality is supported by self-consistent scientific logic.
• Philosophical Drive: The narrative is propelled by philosophical propositions, exploring humanity, fate, and existence.
• Cosmic Consistency: All works share a unified cosmology, with every detail connected to its origin.
• Non-Formulaic Narrative: Plot developments are unpredictable and cannot be inferred through existing storytelling patterns.
The V-Universe is a self-consistent, multidimensional fictional cosmology.
It is independently constructed by the author VON (壹叔瘋神) and is entirely governed by the principles of TCF.
Within this cosmology, the author has created more than a dozen works—exceeding ten million words in total—forming an immense and ever-expanding narrative universe.
《Core「·」Null》 is the first “timeline-divergence work” within the V-Universe.
It is a fully independent story that can be enjoyed even without prior knowledge of TCF or the V-Universe.
Core「·」Null in MV
Latest Edition: “Core「·」Null” Worldview Animation MV
Audio Edition: “Core「·」Null” Promotional Video
To maintain the structural and narrative consistency of the V-Universe,
all content presented on this website (including the MV) is conceived and created by the author.
Bonus Items
Bundled Exclusive Bonus
Special Crystal Film Card
“The Girl of the Remains”
Available exclusively as a bundled bonus through all regular retail channels,
including publisher-direct sales, bookstores, and third-party online platforms.
▼ Bonus Item Sample
Sample
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Actual design and specifications may vary.
Title: Core「·」Null
Author: VON
Japanese Translation: Hinata Ono
English Translation: HachioRuruka
Publisher: JIGEN LLC
Pages: 472
Format: A5
Binding: Paperback (Combined Edition)
Release Date: September 13, 2026
Bonus: Special Crystal Film Card
“The Girl of the Remains”
(General Distribution Edition Exclusive)
First Release Territory: Japan
Japan | Japanese Edition
List Price: ¥1,400
ISBN: 978-4-911666-51-7
JAN: 1921093014004
C-Code: C1093
Taiwan | Traditional Chinese Edition
Coming Soon
United States | English Translation Edition
Currently in Translation
Note: The sample reading is available in Japanese and Traditional Chinese only.
線上試讀版
物核「・」零
著者：VON（壹叔瘋神）
English translation in progress.
Stay tuned.
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