Category: Manga
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Lessons from “The Seven Deadly Sins”: A Reflection on Global Unity and Understanding
Read more: Lessons from “The Seven Deadly Sins”: A Reflection on Global Unity and UnderstandingThe Seven Deadly Sins, a popular manga by Nakaba Suzuki, masterfully blends traditional shonen elements with a medieval story rooted in the legend of King Arthur. It also draws inspiration from religious themes, particularly the concept of the seven deadly sins. In this fantastical world, humans coexist with other races, including giants, fairies, demons, and…
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The Hidden Scars in Ai Yazawa’s Nana: A Story of Growth, Empathy, and Influence
Read more: The Hidden Scars in Ai Yazawa’s Nana: A Story of Growth, Empathy, and InfluenceNana by Ai Yazawa is one of the few shoujo manga that I’ve read, and it stands out to me for its depth. The story revolves around two women, both named Nana, who meet by chance on a train journey to Tokyo. Despite coming from very different backgrounds, their lives become intertwined, leading them to…
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Gunnm: A Reflection on Humanity in a Cyborg World
Read more: Gunnm: A Reflection on Humanity in a Cyborg WorldIn Gunnm (Battle Angel Alita) by Yukito Kishiro, we are thrust into a dystopian future where Gally, a cyborg girl, is rescued by Doctor Daisuke Ido. Ido, a doctor who also leads a secret life as a bounty hunter, hides his darker side from Gally. Their lives unfold in the Scrapyard, a place where scraps…
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The Brutal Truth Behind General Kanki’s Hatred for the Middle Class
Read more: The Brutal Truth Behind General Kanki’s Hatred for the Middle ClassIn the world of Kingdom, a manga set in ancient China during the Warring States period, we follow the journey of Shin, a young orphan who dreams of becoming a “Great General of the Heavens.” Alongside Shin’s story, Kingdom presents a fascinating array of characters, each with their own ambitions, flaws, and philosophies. Among them,…
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Learning from our failures : how to be a winner
Read more: Learning from our failures : how to be a winner“When you give up, the game is over” This scene is very famous in Japan, even for those who have never actually read the manga. During a game where Hisashi Mitsui, a talented basketball player and his team are losing and he is about to give up after a turnover. Anzai-sensei appears before him and…
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It’s by combining our forces that we will able to reshape the future of humanity
Read more: It’s by combining our forces that we will able to reshape the future of humanityGoku is certainly one of the strongest characters ever created in a manga. He is strong, can fly and can even teleport to other universes instantaneously. But on a few difficult encounters, he still asks for help to create a powerful move called the Genkidama, that gets stronger when more people lend some of their…
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Building perseverance should be an habit
Read more: Building perseverance should be an habitSaint Seiya is one of the most iconic Nekketsu (literally meaning “hot-blooded”) Shonen manga and anime from the 90s, and its main character, Seiya, embodies the archetype of this genre. He’s a young orphan with an unbreakable will who draws strength from the power of friendship, never giving up no matter the odds. Seiya repeatedly…
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We should develop ourselves
Read more: We should develop ourselvesAfter a confrontation with Hadora, who has transformed himself to defeat Dai, Dai loses the duel despite receiving the strongest sword on Earth from Ron Berku. Ron Berku, one of the world’s strongest swordsmen, bluntly points out that Dai himself needs to become stronger. True fulfillment comes from ourselves We often think, “If I were…
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We are all different, each with our own strengths. Let’s embrace and utilize our unique qualities
Read more: We are all different, each with our own strengths. Let’s embrace and utilize our unique qualitiesSakuragi starts as a complete beginner in basketball. Realizing that traditional free throw techniques didn’t suit him due to a lack of practice, he decided to try a different approach. Despite other players laughing at his unconventional shooting style, he managed to score some points—something he likely wouldn’t have achieved with techniques he hadn’t practiced.…
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What Are Good Habits: A Quick Guide
Read more: What Are Good Habits: A Quick GuideIn Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, the main character, Dai, begins as a young boy with immense potential but lacking formal training to unlock his abilities. When a former hero arrives on Dai’s island and starts teaching him, Dai learns to become a true hero through a combination of combat training, study, and meditation.…