Fantasy: 10 Historical Thriller Manga You Should Read.
Hey there, time-traveler in the making! Ever wondered what it'd be like to dive headfirst into a world where history and nail-biting suspense collide in the coolest way possible? Well, you're in for a treat! Picture this: historical thriller manga that isn't just ink on paper—it's a ticket to different eras, each chapter unraveling mysteries against backdrops that are as thrilling as they are historically rich. So, grab your reading glasses (or just your regular ones, if that's your style) as we roll out a list of 10 historical thriller manga that'll teleport you through time. From the elegance of ancient civilizations to the rollercoaster of modern history, these manga titles promise a ride that's part history, part heart-pounding adventure. Join us on this epic quest through the ages as we uncover some hidden gems that'll not only school you on history but also keep you glued to the edge of your seat. Ready to embark on a reading journey that's anything but ordinary? Let's dive in!
1. Innocent Rouge.
The eve of the French revolution, 1772:
The eldest brother of the Sanson family, Charles-Henri, has grown as an executioner, while his sister Marie-Joseph has been living freely in Versailles. But then Marie-Joseph's first love, a man named Alain, is killed by aristocrats. The histories of innocents plunges into the arc of the crimson revolution, Rouge.
2. Innocent.
In the 18th century, seeking "freedom and equality", the event that became the starting point of modern French society, the French Revolution, began. There was one more protagonist that lived within the darkness, Henry Charles Sanson. He was the fourth generation family head of the Sanson Family, and executioner of Paris.
This is the historie of him nobly facing the harsh fate.
3. Blade of the Immortal.
"To end his eternal suffering, he must slay one thousand enemies!" Manji, a ronin warrior of feudal Japan, has been cursed with immortality. To rid himself of this curse and end his life of misery, he must slay one thousand evil men! His quest begins when a young girl seeks his help in taking revenge on her parents' killers… and his quest won't end until the blood of a thousand has spilled!
4. Ad Astra - Scipio and Hannibal.
This is the story of two of the greatest military commanders in history: the Roman Publius Cornelius Scipio and the Carthaginian Hannibal. The story follows the two of them from their early life on. Hannibal is initially shown as a strangely silent infant, who seemed like the gods forgot to put a soul in his little body. However, he soon begins to speak in a way that shows his remarkable abilities. Hannibal and Scipio are driven enemies, and their struggle shaped an era.
5. Issak.
Anno Domini 1620. Europe is riven with the conflagrations that will grow into the Thirty Years War. Catholic and Protestant forces clash across battlefields ruled by sword and gunpowder alike, and mercenaries of every stripe ply their trade. Among them is Issak, a lone Japanese warrior bearing a matchlock of strange design, and fighting in service to his sworn mission-to find and kill the man who murdered his master and fled Japan for the other side of the world. [Kodansha]
6. Kerberos Panzer Cop.
Years after the country's defeat and occupation period, Japan is still recovering. Although they are on the road back to industrialization and prosperity, strong handed economic and political policies have turned many areas into dilapidated slums. Anarchists and anti-government student protesters have taken up arms, stirring up violent social riots. In order to combat this growing threat to their fraudulent power the Japanese government has nationalized a division of the police, creating the Capital Police Organization (CAPO). It consists of hard-trained panzer troopers carrying heavy firearms and wearing special armor suits called Protect Gear: this specialized unit is feared by anti-government groups, criminals and civilians alike.
7. Golden Bat - A Mysterious Story of the Taisho Era's Skull.
Set during Japan's Taishou Era, the golden skull Golden Bat must face off against a mysterious cult serving his archenemy Nazo in militaristic pre-war Japan!
8. Yagyu Jubei Dies.
Now… Jubei Yagyu is the head of the Yagyu Clan following the events of Demonic Resurrection and has mostly retired from the world. A group of warriors decide to ask him if he wants to take over a post at their dojo, but Jubei is more interested in watching the Noh of his friend and subordinate Chikuami. Yagyu Jubei Dies is the third in Futaro Yamada's Jubei Trilogy that began with The Yagyu Ninja Scrolls and continued in Makai Tensho/Demonic Resurrection.
9. Genghis Khan: To The Ends Of The Earth And The Sea.
Adapted from the same source material as the Japanese – Mongolian film, "Genghis Khan: To the Ends of the Earth and Sea" This manga tells the story of the legendary leader's journey from boyhood to becoming one of the greatest conquerors in history. At the age of 11, Temujin is already being groomed to succeed his father as tribal leader. One day, while hunting in the woods, he meets a young boy from a neighboring tribe. This encounter paves the way for decades of conflict. Learn the personal story of sacrifice and struggle that transformed this nomadic child into one of history's most influential leaders.
10. Afro Samurai.
The original manga of the popular super-anime produced and voiced by Hollywood actor "Samuel L. Jackson" is now available in the U.S.! The main character is an Afro-haired samurai. The antagonist is a cowboy gunman. The setting is like a Japanese Jidaigeki with swordsmen fighting each other, but with cell phones, bow guns, missile launchers, and even androids. And the background music is hip-hop. "AFRO SAMURAI" is a new icon of pop culture that has sent the U.S. into a whirlpool of excitement and frenzy overnight!
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