Billy Bat, a psychological thriller by Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki, masterfully blends history, conspiracy, and metaphysics into a narrative that explores truth, power, and humanity through the complex character of a cartoon bat, pushing the boundaries of modern manga storytelling.
Land of the Lustrous intricately blends Lovecraftian horror with Buddhist philosophy, exploring the tension between existential dread and the acceptance of life’s impermanence through its depiction of gem-like beings navigating an indifferent universe.
Absurdism emerged in the mid-20th century as a philosophy centered around the conflict between humanity’s desire to find meaning in life and the inherent meaninglessness of the universe.
Isayama cannot be seen as an exceptional scholar who carefully planned and executed his narrative with intricate precision from the beginning.
What sets Rurouni Kenshin apart is its consistent surprise factor, subverting typical battle manga tropes and presenting multifaceted characters with nuanced motivations.
Slam Dunk, a sports-themed manga significantly influenced Japanese sports culture, particularly its basketball culture.
While Kentaro Miura’s treatment of Farnese is notably less moralistic, it is not motivated by a desire to label people as evil or to punish them for their misdeeds.
Despite its experimental nature, Goodnight Punpun maintains a firm existential identity in alignment with Asano’s prior works.