About The Xpat
“A fantasy story about Xpats, created by Expats”
An Arab-Original Shonen Fantasy Manga following Azar Adelram, a 16-year-old pepper farmer, as he builds the richest Xpat guild in the Middle Realm.
The Story
The Xpat follows the classic narrative arc of a "rags to riches" action-fantasy story, while exploring themes of forgiveness and inner peace within a challenging reality. In a world plagued by oppression and corruption where strength equals wealth, Azar is determined to become the wealthiest Xpat. Along the way, he teams up with fellow Xpats with unique skills. Together, they navigate encounters with Xpats, Order Warriors, and a variety of allies and foes, championing justice while pursuing their dreams of a prosperous future.
GenreAction, Adventure, Fantasy
ThemeDisplacement, Dystopian, Ambition, Identity, Freedom
DemographicShōnen, Young adult
The Xpat Realm
A vast planet divided into five realms — Middle, Southern, Northern, Eastern, and Western. Home to humans of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities, alongside rare mythical beings such as elves, ifrits, and dragons. At the heart of this world lies a harsh reality: strength equals wealth, and those who fall outside the law become Xpats — outlaws by choice or circumstance, marked by damaged or missing barcoded tags. Those gifted with Haläh, a supernormal aura granting heightened senses, combat prowess, elemental control, and spirit summoning, hold the power to change their fate.
HALÄH
mystical powers of this world
THE ORDER
Ruling power
XPATS
outcasts running wild
Mythical Creatures
ancient creatures and such
Meet the Creators
A team of passionate creators bringing Middle Eastern stories to the world of manga
Alaa Elsharif
Author
Moved between cultures and learned to see things from different angles. An anime and fighting game enthusiast, he brings a competitive mindset and a distinct perspective to the stories he tells.
Adel Yanis
Artist
The kid who grew up on anime and never got over it. Now he draws the characters instead of just watching them.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Join Azar and other Xpats as they navigate the Realms in search of wealth, freedom, and a better future.