Orphaned on the mean streets of Treasure Town, lost boys Black and White must mug, steal and fight to survive. Around them moves a world of corruption and loneliness, small-time crooks and neurotic police officers, and a band of sadistic yakuza who have plans for their once-fair city. Can they rise above their environment? Surreal manga influenced by European comics.

Tekkon Kinkreet was published in English as Black & White by VIZ Media from March 8, 1999, to November 20, 2000. VIZ Media republished the series as Tekkonkinkreet: Black & White in a complete omnibus volume under the VIZ Signature imprint on September 25, 2007. It was also released in Brazilian Portuguese by Conrad Editora from May 2001 to September 2001.