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Trespur · 2009-07-20, 15:49

So, I've seen some anime that have a lot of philosophical stuff in them (Lain, NGE, etc.) and was wondering if there are any manga that also have a lot of philosophical issues in them? Ones that are manga-only and don't have an anime adaptation.

Guardian Enzo · 2009-07-20, 17:33

Hiroki Endo's Eden would certainly qualify, in my book. It's dark and post-apocalyptic and there's a lof af action and even some mecha elements, but it's basically a philosophical musing on human nature.

james0246 · 2009-07-20, 17:44

Yokohama Kaidaishi Kikou (brief OVA anime adaptation that only cover part of the story)
Eden: It's an Endless World!
Ghost in the Shell (brief anime adaptation (a movie that is only partially related to the manga))
Mushishi (good anime adaptation, but the manga is better)
Vagabond
Parasyte

Tezuka has a lot of good philosophical manga:
MW
Apollo's Song
Ode to Kirihito
Phoenix
Buddha

Yoshihiro Tatsumi's The Push Man and Other Stories and its pseudo-sequel Abandon the Old in Tokyo (and other's in Tatsumi's series) prove why manga is a valid artform to depict life (addmittedly, Tatsumi and hsi colleagues preffered the title gekiga to manga).

edit: now that I think about it, almost everything from the seinen magazine Afternoon is probably worth considering (many of these titles can be found in english). Additionally, most slice of life, not comedic anyway, could be considered philosophical.

Guardian Enzo · 2009-07-20, 18:14

OP did specify no anime adaptation...

Fevvers · 2009-07-21, 01:04

While I do enjoy reading Endo's Eden, I think his one-shots are actually much better. Check out his Tanpenshuu.

On to other manga, I suggest:

Me & the Devil Blues
Nijigahara Holograph (or anything else by Inio Asano, seriously)
Freesia (love Matsumoto's one-shots as well, though I do admit they may be a bit too grotesque for some people)
Helter Skelter and River's Edge
The Yellow Book

And before I forget, raging seconds for james0246's reccomendations, particularly Yoshihiro Tatsumi's The Pushman and Other STories and Abandon the Old in Tokyo.

Kafriel · 2009-07-21, 06:54

Hmm...Vampire Juuji kai perhaps? It gets pretty heavy as the plot progresses, but I got no idea as to how it will turn out. I don't think it has an anime adaptation.

2009-07-20, 15:49	Link #1
Trespur Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009	Philosophical manga? So, I've seen some anime that have a lot of philosophical stuff in them (Lain, NGE, etc.) and was wondering if there are any manga that also have a lot of philosophical issues in them? Ones that are manga-only and don't have an anime adaptation.

2009-07-20, 17:44	Link #3
james0246 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Cupcake	Yokohama Kaidaishi Kikou (brief OVA anime adaptation that only cover part of the story) Eden: It's an Endless World! Ghost in the Shell (brief anime adaptation (a movie that is only partially related to the manga)) Mushishi (good anime adaptation, but the manga is better) Vagabond Parasyte Tezuka has a lot of good philosophical manga: MW Apollo's Song Ode to Kirihito Phoenix Buddha Yoshihiro Tatsumi's The Push Man and Other Stories and its pseudo-sequel Abandon the Old in Tokyo (and other's in Tatsumi's series) prove why manga is a valid artform to depict life (addmittedly, Tatsumi and hsi colleagues preffered the title gekiga to manga). edit: now that I think about it, almost everything from the seinen magazine Afternoon is probably worth considering (many of these titles can be found in english). Additionally, most slice of life, not comedic anyway, could be considered philosophical. Last edited by james0246; 2009-07-20 at 18:20.

2009-07-21, 01:04	Link #5
Fevvers a regular van veen Join Date: Feb 2007	While I do enjoy reading Endo's Eden, I think his one-shots are actually much better. Check out his Tanpenshuu. On to other manga, I suggest: Me & the Devil Blues Nijigahara Holograph (or anything else by Inio Asano, seriously) Freesia (love Matsumoto's one-shots as well, though I do admit they may be a bit too grotesque for some people) Helter Skelter and River's Edge The Yellow Book And before I forget, raging seconds for james0246's reccomendations, particularly Yoshihiro Tatsumi's The Pushman and Other STories and Abandon the Old in Tokyo.

2009-07-21, 06:54	Link #6
Kafriel Senior Guest Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Athens (GMT+2) Age: 35	Hmm...Vampire Juuji kai perhaps? It gets pretty heavy as the plot progresses, but I got no idea as to how it will turn out. I don't think it has an anime adaptation.