Many years after a devastating war killed 80% of the population, Earth is being watched by a group of beings known as The Third, named for the third red eye on their forehead that can access various computer systems. Navigating this barren, apocalyptic landscape is Honoka, a jill-of-all-trades that uses her powerful third blue eye to detect life forces in battle as she attempts to keep her friends from The Third's deadly grasp.

The Third: Sabaku no Hoshi no Apprentice Girl was published in English by Tokyopop from March 11, 2008 to July 8, 2008. It was republished digitally by VIZ Media from January 27, 2015 to February 24, 2015, under the VIZ Select imprint.