Boukyou Taro (\u671b\u90f7\u592a\u90ce)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/_next\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd4n3zgwzjuken.cloudfront.net%2FhanmotoImage%2F978-4-06517-990-1.jpeg&w=1920&q=75\")
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/boukyou_vol1_p10.jpg\")
\n Within his family, only the protagonist manages to survive by emerging from a hibernation capsule (Yoshihiro Yamada, Boukyou Taro, 2019, Vol. 1, p10)
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\n This is a work by Yoshihiro Yamada\u2014the creator of Heugemono (\u3078\u3046\u3052\u3082\u306e)<\/em>\u2014which has received multiple awards and was even adapted into an anime.
\n Although set in a post\u2010apocalyptic world, it features a gritty, mature storyline.
\n The way the former salaryman protagonist, despite facing hardships and challenges, manages to survive robustly in a desolate world is truly inspiring.
\n The balance of harsh reality, a sense of accomplishment, and the advantage of being a former member of civilization is portrayed perfectly, making it an incredibly fast\u2010paced read.
\n ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/boukyou_vol1_p34.png\")
\n The setting is Earth. It follows a journey from Iraq back to Japan.
\n Familiar country names appear in the manga as they are (Yoshihiro Yamada, Boukyou Taro, 2019, Vol. 1, p34)
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nAI no Idenshi (AI\u306e\u907a\u96fb\u5b50)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/_next\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fm.media-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F41lRW5lAtJL._SL500_.jpg&w=3840&q=75\")
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ai_vol1_p17.png\")
\n A story set in an era when humanoids exist as a normal part of life. The protagonist is a humanoid doctor (Yamada Kyuuri, AI no Idenshi, 2016, Vol. 1, p17)
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\n A popular manga that was adapted into an anime in 2023.
\n The story is set in the near future, where humanoids and robots equipped with advanced AI are commonplace.
\n It depicts incidents arising from the relationships between humans and humanoids.
\n AI no Idenshi<\/em> is structured as a collection of stories that resolve within one or two episodes, making it easy to read even in a short amount of time.
\n Yet, each tale is thought-provoking and exudes a realism that makes you wonder if such scenarios might truly occur 50 years from now.\n<\/div>\nDr.STONE (Dr.STONE)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/_next\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd4n3zgwzjuken.cloudfront.net%2FhanmotoImage%2F978-4-08881-184-0.jpeg&w=1920&q=75\")
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/drstone_vol1_p57-58.jpg\")
\n A fresh start from scratch with science as your ally is absolutely exhilarating! (Riichiro Inagaki, Boichi, Dr.STONE, 2017, Vol. 1, p57-58)
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\n Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2017 to 2022, this work might be the most popular SF manga in recent years (depending on your definition of SF).
\n It embodies the characteristic energy of Shonen Jump, featuring captivating characters, a grand-scale story, and the intriguing, novel theme of science.
\n It meets all the criteria for a great manga\u2014and if you had read it as a child, it might have sparked an even greater interest in science.\n<\/div>\nPlanetes (\u30d7\u30e9\u30cd\u30c6\u30b9)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/_next\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fm.media-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F510HTT9SNTL._SL500_.jpg&w=1920&q=75\")
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/planetes_vol1_p10.jpg\")
\n An era where space feels more familiar. Although this SF work depicts the future, it feels remarkably realistic. (Makoto Yukimura, Planetes, 2001, Vol. 1, p10)
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\n A story set in space featuring a space debris collection company as its protagonist.
\n Serialized from 1999 to 2004\u2014and adapted into an anime\u2014both the original manga and its anime adaptation have garnered awards.
\n The depiction of the world is so skillfully rendered that it makes you feel as though such a future might be just around the corner.\n<\/div>\nTo You, the ‘Mona Lisa’ of Gender (\u6027\u5225\u300c\u30e2\u30ca\u30ea\u30b6\u300d\u306e\u541b\u3078\u3002, Seibetsu ‘Mona Lisa’ no Kimi e)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/_next\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fm.media-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F51J1TPm-X3L._SL500_.jpg&w=1920&q=75\")
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n Serialized from 2018 to 2021, this manga tells the story of a world where people are born genderless and then become either male or female around the age of 12.
\n It portrays the evolving romantic dynamics between the protagonist and two childhood friends amidst this delayed onset of gender.\n<\/p><\/div>\n
PLUTO (PLUTO)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/_next\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd4n3zgwzjuken.cloudfront.net%2FhanmotoImage%2F978-4-09187-431-3.jpeg&w=1920&q=75\")
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pluto_vol1_p27.png\")
\n A story set in an era where robots have seamlessly integrated into daily life. It features many characters from Tetsuwan Atomu (\u9244\u8155\u30a2\u30c8\u30e0)<\/em>, so having read that first can enhance your enjoyment. (Naoki Urasawa, PLUTO, 2004, Vol. 1, p27)
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\n In the narrative, Astro Boy from Osamu Tezuka\u2019s Tetsuwan Atomu<\/em> is said to have been born on April 7, 2003.
\n To commemorate Astro Boy\u2019s birthday in the real world in 2003, this work was remade using Episode 55, \u201cThe World\u2019s Largest Robot,\u201d as its foundation.
\n While paying homage to the original, Naoki Urasawa reimagines it within his own world, making it a truly page-turning experience.\n<\/div>\nGirls’ Last Tour (\u5c11\u5973\u7d42\u672b\u65c5\u884c, Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/_next\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd4n3zgwzjuken.cloudfront.net%2FhanmotoImage%2F978-4-10771-781-8.jpeg&w=1920&q=75\")
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shoujoshumatsu_vol1_p3.jpg\")
\n A work that can be read at a leisurely pace with a relaxed atmosphere\u2014but it doesn\u2019t stop there. (Tsukumizu, Girls’ Last Tour, 2014, Vol. 1, p3)
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\n As the title suggests, it is the story of two girls journeying through a post\u2010apocalyptic world.
\n With charming, everyday-life-esque characters and a laid-back art style that nevertheless exudes a uniquely melancholic atmosphere, it spans a well-balanced 6 volumes with no dragging midsections.
\n It was also adapted into an anime\u2014and it was very well done.\n<\/div>\nDead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction (\u30c7\u30c3\u30c9\u30c7\u30c3\u30c9\u30c7\u30fc\u30e2\u30f3\u30ba\u30c7\u30c7\u30c7\u30c7\u30c7\u30b9\u30c8\u30e9\u30af\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3, Deddededdemo\u2010nzu Dedededededosutorakushon)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/_next\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd4n3zgwzjuken.cloudfront.net%2FhanmotoImage%2F978-4-09186-500-7.jpeg&w=1920&q=75\")
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n A manga by Inio Asano\u2014the creator of Oyasumi Punpun<\/em> and Solanin<\/em>\u2014featuring UFOs.
\n Can it even be simply described as SF? The contrast between a world imbued with a sense of apocalypse and the everyday lives of high school girls brings Asano\u2019s unique worldview to light.\n<\/div>\nGANTZ (GANTZ)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/_next\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fm.media-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F512HRD0AT0L._SL500_.jpg&w=1920&q=75\")
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n A hugely popular work that was also adapted into a live-action film.
\n It\u2019s a masterpiece packed with heart-pounding battles, numerous mysteries, and a vast world that propels you through the story.
\n Its innovative use of IT technology in manga creation\u2014still rare at the time\u2014made headlines as well.
\n
\n If you love GANTZ, check out this article, which discusses the weapons featured in GANTZ<\/a>.\n<\/div>\nAstra Lost in Space (\u5f7c\u65b9\u306e\u30a2\u30b9\u30c8\u30e9, Kanata no Asutora)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/_next\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd4n3zgwzjuken.cloudfront.net%2FhanmotoImage%2F978-4-08880-843-7.jpeg&w=1920&q=75\")
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n A work published in Shonen Jump+ that, in a very Shonen Jump\u2013esque way, follows boys and girls who, despite grappling with their own troubles, open up, support one another, and face dire situations.
\n The story is intricately crafted until the very end, leaving you with a sense of fulfillment after reading.\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Land of Dolls (\u4eba\u5f62\u306e\u56fd, Ningyou no Kuni)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/_next\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd4n3zgwzjuken.cloudfront.net%2FhanmotoImage%2F978-4-06390-706-3.jpeg&w=1920&q=75\")
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ningyou_vol1_p12.png\")
\n The humans transformed into living dolls, wandering the wasteland, create a unique atmosphere. The vibe is outstanding! (Tsutomu Nihei, Land of Dolls, 2017, Vol. 1, p12)
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\n Serialized from 2017 to 2021, this work by Tsutomu Nihei\u2014famed for BLAME!<\/em> and Knights of Sidonia<\/em>\u2014features an art style dominated by striking white tones that evokes a uniquely serene atmosphere.\n<\/div>\nParasyte (\u5bc4\u751f\u7363, Kiseijuu)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/_next\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fm.media-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F218RJJY5VDL._SL500_.jpg&w=1920&q=75\")
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kiseiju_vol1_p40.jpg\")
\n Everyone loves Migi. You can feel the captivating world drawing you in from just one page. A masterpiece. (Hitoshi Iwaaki, Parasyte, 1990, Vol. 1, p40)
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\n One of the most well-known representative works of SF manga, Parasyte<\/em> was serialized from 1990 to 1995 yet remains engaging and timeless today.
\n Rather than relying on flashy twists or grandiose scales typical of SF, its solid, well-structured narrative clearly demonstrates why it is hailed as a masterpiece.\n<\/div>\nAKIRA (AKIRA)<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
Serialized from 2018 to 2021, this manga tells the story of a world where people are born genderless and then become either male or female around the age of 12. A manga by Inio Asano\u2014the creator of Oyasumi Punpun<\/em> and Solanin<\/em>\u2014featuring UFOs. A hugely popular work that was also adapted into a live-action film. A work published in Shonen Jump+ that, in a very Shonen Jump\u2013esque way, follows boys and girls who, despite grappling with their own troubles, open up, support one another, and face dire situations.
\n Within his family, only the protagonist manages to survive by emerging from a hibernation capsule (Yoshihiro Yamada, Boukyou Taro, 2019, Vol. 1, p10)
<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\n This is a work by Yoshihiro Yamada\u2014the creator of Heugemono (\u3078\u3046\u3052\u3082\u306e)<\/em>\u2014which has received multiple awards and was even adapted into an anime.
\n Although set in a post\u2010apocalyptic world, it features a gritty, mature storyline.
\n The way the former salaryman protagonist, despite facing hardships and challenges, manages to survive robustly in a desolate world is truly inspiring.
\n The balance of harsh reality, a sense of accomplishment, and the advantage of being a former member of civilization is portrayed perfectly, making it an incredibly fast\u2010paced read.
\n
\n The setting is Earth. It follows a journey from Iraq back to Japan.
\n Familiar country names appear in the manga as they are (Yoshihiro Yamada, Boukyou Taro, 2019, Vol. 1, p34)
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nAI no Idenshi (AI\u306e\u907a\u96fb\u5b50)<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n A story set in an era when humanoids exist as a normal part of life. The protagonist is a humanoid doctor (Yamada Kyuuri, AI no Idenshi, 2016, Vol. 1, p17)
<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\n A popular manga that was adapted into an anime in 2023.
\n The story is set in the near future, where humanoids and robots equipped with advanced AI are commonplace.
\n It depicts incidents arising from the relationships between humans and humanoids.
\n AI no Idenshi<\/em> is structured as a collection of stories that resolve within one or two episodes, making it easy to read even in a short amount of time.
\n Yet, each tale is thought-provoking and exudes a realism that makes you wonder if such scenarios might truly occur 50 years from now.\n<\/div>\nDr.STONE (Dr.STONE)<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n A fresh start from scratch with science as your ally is absolutely exhilarating! (Riichiro Inagaki, Boichi, Dr.STONE, 2017, Vol. 1, p57-58)
<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\n Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2017 to 2022, this work might be the most popular SF manga in recent years (depending on your definition of SF).
\n It embodies the characteristic energy of Shonen Jump, featuring captivating characters, a grand-scale story, and the intriguing, novel theme of science.
\n It meets all the criteria for a great manga\u2014and if you had read it as a child, it might have sparked an even greater interest in science.\n<\/div>\nPlanetes (\u30d7\u30e9\u30cd\u30c6\u30b9)<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n An era where space feels more familiar. Although this SF work depicts the future, it feels remarkably realistic. (Makoto Yukimura, Planetes, 2001, Vol. 1, p10)
<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\n A story set in space featuring a space debris collection company as its protagonist.
\n Serialized from 1999 to 2004\u2014and adapted into an anime\u2014both the original manga and its anime adaptation have garnered awards.
\n The depiction of the world is so skillfully rendered that it makes you feel as though such a future might be just around the corner.\n<\/div>\nTo You, the ‘Mona Lisa’ of Gender (\u6027\u5225\u300c\u30e2\u30ca\u30ea\u30b6\u300d\u306e\u541b\u3078\u3002, Seibetsu ‘Mona Lisa’ no Kimi e)<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n It portrays the evolving romantic dynamics between the protagonist and two childhood friends amidst this delayed onset of gender.\n<\/p><\/div>\nPLUTO (PLUTO)<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n A story set in an era where robots have seamlessly integrated into daily life. It features many characters from Tetsuwan Atomu (\u9244\u8155\u30a2\u30c8\u30e0)<\/em>, so having read that first can enhance your enjoyment. (Naoki Urasawa, PLUTO, 2004, Vol. 1, p27)
<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\n In the narrative, Astro Boy from Osamu Tezuka\u2019s Tetsuwan Atomu<\/em> is said to have been born on April 7, 2003.
\n To commemorate Astro Boy\u2019s birthday in the real world in 2003, this work was remade using Episode 55, \u201cThe World\u2019s Largest Robot,\u201d as its foundation.
\n While paying homage to the original, Naoki Urasawa reimagines it within his own world, making it a truly page-turning experience.\n<\/div>\nGirls’ Last Tour (\u5c11\u5973\u7d42\u672b\u65c5\u884c, Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou)<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n A work that can be read at a leisurely pace with a relaxed atmosphere\u2014but it doesn\u2019t stop there. (Tsukumizu, Girls’ Last Tour, 2014, Vol. 1, p3)
<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\n As the title suggests, it is the story of two girls journeying through a post\u2010apocalyptic world.
\n With charming, everyday-life-esque characters and a laid-back art style that nevertheless exudes a uniquely melancholic atmosphere, it spans a well-balanced 6 volumes with no dragging midsections.
\n It was also adapted into an anime\u2014and it was very well done.\n<\/div>\nDead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction (\u30c7\u30c3\u30c9\u30c7\u30c3\u30c9\u30c7\u30fc\u30e2\u30f3\u30ba\u30c7\u30c7\u30c7\u30c7\u30c7\u30b9\u30c8\u30e9\u30af\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3, Deddededdemo\u2010nzu Dedededededosutorakushon)<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n Can it even be simply described as SF? The contrast between a world imbued with a sense of apocalypse and the everyday lives of high school girls brings Asano\u2019s unique worldview to light.\n<\/div>\nGANTZ (GANTZ)<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n It\u2019s a masterpiece packed with heart-pounding battles, numerous mysteries, and a vast world that propels you through the story.
\n Its innovative use of IT technology in manga creation\u2014still rare at the time\u2014made headlines as well.
\n
\n If you love GANTZ, check out this article, which discusses the weapons featured in GANTZ<\/a>.\n<\/div>\nAstra Lost in Space (\u5f7c\u65b9\u306e\u30a2\u30b9\u30c8\u30e9, Kanata no Asutora)<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n The story is intricately crafted until the very end, leaving you with a sense of fulfillment after reading.\n<\/p><\/div>\nLand of Dolls (\u4eba\u5f62\u306e\u56fd, Ningyou no Kuni)<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n The humans transformed into living dolls, wandering the wasteland, create a unique atmosphere. The vibe is outstanding! (Tsutomu Nihei, Land of Dolls, 2017, Vol. 1, p12)
<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\n Serialized from 2017 to 2021, this work by Tsutomu Nihei\u2014famed for BLAME!<\/em> and Knights of Sidonia<\/em>\u2014features an art style dominated by striking white tones that evokes a uniquely serene atmosphere.\n<\/div>\nParasyte (\u5bc4\u751f\u7363, Kiseijuu)<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n Check reviews on ComicAddict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n Everyone loves Migi. You can feel the captivating world drawing you in from just one page. A masterpiece. (Hitoshi Iwaaki, Parasyte, 1990, Vol. 1, p40)
<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\n One of the most well-known representative works of SF manga, Parasyte<\/em> was serialized from 1990 to 1995 yet remains engaging and timeless today.
\n Rather than relying on flashy twists or grandiose scales typical of SF, its solid, well-structured narrative clearly demonstrates why it is hailed as a masterpiece.\n<\/div>\nAKIRA (AKIRA)<\/span><\/h3>\n
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