A quiet, atmospheric journey through the ordinary life of a young boy growing up in Showa-era Japan. Masterfully told through the scattered memories of seemingly-mundane moments in his young life, this short work captures the zeitgeist of a generation.
Child Adult has finished publishing and it has 6 Chapters. It is also Known as: こども・おとな, Mature Child, 看见小时候
Genres: Historical , Slice of Life , Drama , Psychological , School Life , Japan
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Top 5 Manga Like Child Adult (Kodomo Otona) [2024 List]
5. Murderous Lewellyn’s Candlelit Dinner
Life on rough, rundown Ira Street isn’t easy at the best of times, but a recent string of murders has left the residents traumatized. Not Shavonne, though. He’s too busy trying to get by to worry about some murderer. However, that all changes when he meets his peculiar new neighbor. Lewellyn is young and handsome, yet eccentric. Why does he spend all day peeling onions on the apartment stairs until his eyes are red-raw? And what’s with those filthy black fingernails? Nevertheless, Shavonne reluctantly accepts a dinner invitation at his neighbor’s place. But after he makes a gruesome discovery during the candlelit meal, suddenly the murders feel a lot closer to home…
Murderous Lewellyn’s Candlelit Dinner has finished publishing and it has 90 Chapters. It is also Known as: Murderer Lewellyn's Enchanting Dinner Invitation
4. Rakuban
A one-shot compilation with themes of suffering, crime, and betrayal, incorporating elements from gekiga.
- Cave In: A young man gets to the bottom of a mining incident from 20 years ago that isn't what it seems.
- The Flowers and the Ruffians: Ken is sent to a cabin that houses other vicious men in the barren north. His goal? Plant seeds, and have them flower on the land, no matter what.
- Decisive Battle at Cannibal's Cape: A ragtag team of soldiers is weary from long battle on an island. Some are willing to go to great extremes - even if it means some may be expendable...
- The Ghost of the Jet Base: Detective Hazama is called to investigate paranormal activity at an air base, but finds himself wrapped up in more than he bargained for.
- Fire Valley: In the Wild West, a young boy searches for the man who killed his father. Rumors of a cursed yet powerful pistol are about - one said to literally be possessed by a demon - and they interest the men of the local saloon. What connection could there be?
- Tatsumaki Voyage Log: Shichiro is a boy who lives by the sea, and was found as a baby in an abandoned ship. One day, he learns that he is not his parents' blood son, which causes him great distress. Not long after, the red algae that are a key source of revenue in his town are dying off. What begins as an investigation of the cause turns out to be a long journey linked to Shichiro's heritage.
- Wings and Stardust: An emonogatari. A pair of wings made of a mysterious substance are found in the stratosphere by an astronaut. Through a tumultuous string of events, they end up in the possession of the young Kazuo. But there are other parties interested in Kazuo's wings as well - yet Kazuo only wishes to have the wings better the lives of his community. And so Kazuo goes on his own journey, his fate bound with the wings...
Rakuban has finished publishing and it has 7 Chapters. It is also Known as: 落盤, Caved In
3. 341 Sentoudan
The "youth war drama" takes place on the chaotic frontline of countries at war. A certain person stands at the head of a combat team that is sweeping across the land. The story follows the strong and fleeting emotions of the young people whose lives are scattered on the battlefield. [ANN]
A new series by the author of Black Lagoon.
341st RMR Battlegroup is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 341戦闘団（仮）, 341 Combat Team
2. Toriko: Aigan Shoujo
The epic story of a little girl named Shinju being brought up by an aristocrat. He took care of her, raised her and trained her properly. Only that's not all he wants from her. What could he possibly want?
Toriko: Aigan Shoujo has finished publishing and it has 24 Chapters. It is also Known as: 囚〜愛玩少女, Kindan - Shinju's Imprisonment
1. Nanatsu no Umi Nanatsu no Sora
Tyrian's stepfather (a notorious womanizer) decides to remarry, and his victim is a sickeningly sweet and innocent girl named.... Juliet. But the girl is kidnapped off of Tyrian's ship, first by pirates and then by more pirates in the form of our dashing Luminous Red Benedict. The neatly woven threads of conspiracy which have been supporting Tyrian's life begin to unravel, and he flees to Spain at last. Captain Red redoubles his pursuit.
Nanatsu no Umi Nanatsu no Sora has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: 七つの海七つの空, Seven Seas, Seven Skies
