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English: No.6

Synonyms: Number Six, Number 6

Japanese: NO.6 [ナンバーシックス]

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Type: Manga

Volumes: 9

Chapters: 35

Status: Finished

Published: Jan 28, 2011 to Nov 28, 2013

Genres: Action, Mystery, Drama, Sci-Fi, Shoujo

Authors: Asano, Atsuko (Story), Kino, Hinoki (Art)

Serialization: ARIA

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Score: 8.33¹ (scored by 13,998 users)

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Ranked: #223²

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Popularity: #286

Members: 37,436

Favorites: 2,034

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MangaARIAAsano, Atsuko (Story), Kino, Hinoki (Art)

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Life in the futuristic city No. 6 cannot get any better, especially for top-ranking student Shion. Ever since he was two years old, he has lived peacefully in his district with a bright future ahead of him. However, on the night of his 12th birthday, his perfect life changed forever.

Standing in front of his room's open window, an unknown injured boy of his age strangles him. Despite being in danger, he insists on tending to the stranger's wounds instead of setting him free. The intruder, a fugitive by the name of Nezumi, reveals to Shion that the city is not as immaculate as it seems. The following day, Nezumi leaves without a trace, and the incident renders Shion and his mother void of their elite status.

Four years after that fateful stormy night, the most unimaginable events transpire, causing Shion to doubt the authorities sworn to protect his home. When he is falsely held responsible for these occurrences, he once again crosses paths with Nezumi, who spares him from permanent captivity. Now, as wanted criminals, Shion and Nezumi have no choice but to explore and unveil the pretentious facade of No. 6.

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No. 6 was published in English by Kodansha Comics USA from June 11, 2013 to October 21, 2014. It was also published in German by Egmont Manga from October 2, 2014 to February 4, 2016, in Polish by Studio JG from October 22, 2014 to June 29, 2016, and in Spanish by Editorial Ivrea since July 2017.

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May 7, 2015

35 of 35 chapters read

Overall Rating: 10

Midievalfantasy (All reviews)

84 people found this review helpful

The No. 6 manga is the only thing from what I've encountered so far that I've been able to give a 10 to. I'll do my best to refrain from any spoilers or summarizing the plot.

Story. (10/10)

The Good: the plot is excellent and I thought it was extremely well paced. From the very first page you're transported into the fake world of No. 6. You're then taken for a crash course on reality in the Western District. You're swept away by the every line, every detail on the page.

When I first saw the anime, I was jaded. When I read the light read more

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Dec 31, 2013

35 of 35 chapters read

Overall Rating: 10

mechato (All reviews)

21 people found this review helpful

No.6 follows two boys from opposite ends of the socioeconomic ladder as they try to reveal the secrets behind a so-called utopia. Although it's only 35 chapters long, I'm giving it a 10 because it's incredibly well-done despite its length. Read below for the full review.

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Storyline: 9

To some extent, No.6 is just another dystopian story--perfect society with a dark secret, disillusioned citizens, etc.--but the inner workings of its dystopia are both unique and unexpected. Its plot is well-developed and easy to follow. The only reason why I don't give a perfect score for this category is because some moments within the read more

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Nov 21, 2016

35 of 35 chapters read

Overall Rating: 9

RavenSkye (All reviews)

9 people found this review helpful

No. 6 may be overlooked but after getting a glimpse of its world, you can say it’s worth your time.

I can’t say the story is unique but it is well written and delivered that the flow is, without a doubt, fluid. The manga has its share of gore, thrill, and sometimes humor and every mood was well-balanced to the convenience of its reader. The only problem is that the plot isn’t shown in a particular light whereas it appears mysterious or suspenseful. You may be thinking, ‘does that mean I can easily tell what’s going to happen next?’ and, somehow, yes but not exactly. read more

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Nov 19, 2020

35 of 35 chapters read

Overall Rating: 9

Insert_name00 (All reviews)

2 people found this review helpful

(WARNING! THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS! READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!)

No.6 is a manga set in a dystopian like era, where supposedly there are no crimes or hardships to speak of. It's centered around two boys, Shion (a top-ranking elite) and Nezumi (an escapee from the special security area), as their lives slowly change after their first fateful meeting.

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Story 8/10: I found myself mesmerised in the world of No.6 and it's conflict between the outside and inside borders. The inner being the home of ignorance and security while the other is overwhelmed with devastation and filth. This is an important point in the story for it plays a key part in the characters' motivation later on. I liked how we were given little details of information as the plot progressed, answering questions that the anime failed to do. (Spoiler alert!) However, there were a few parts that I wished were more elaborated on. For example, Elyurias' character. It felt like she was clumsily added in as an afterthought. Being briefly explained as the 'Forest God' who wanted revenge on No.6 for killing her people. I wanted to go more in depth with her goals and hatred for humans, instead of getting a quick summary of her existence.

Art 8/10: The art style was a bit simplistic, though not in a bad way as it suits this kind of story. It's pleasant on the eyes, and a joy to look at.

Characters 9/10: Shion and Nezumi are fairly complex characters. They both have very distinct personalities, and I feel is an outcome of their upbringing. Shion being raised within the borders, he lived a life of peaceful bliss, never having experienced a single hardship. Although, this doesn't seem to make him happy as he feels there's something missing. This feeling grows and gnaws at him after he meets Nezumi, a seemingly stranger whom barged in his world and changed it significantly. This, of course, makes Shion drawn to him and want to learn more about him. On the other end, we have Nezumi. A child born from the Forest tribe. We learn that No.6 killed his family and people by burning them alive and that an old lady who had raised him after that, drilled it into his mind that No.6 is filled with sinners and deserves to be eradicated. These two major events is what created the character we have now, a boy with an everlasting hatred towards No.6. And so, Nezumi had to learn how to survive on his own from a very young age, this caused him to not give out his trust easily and think that bonds were just burdens. But then Shion comes and completely destroys his beliefs, making him turn into a big walking contradiction. Of course, this scares Nezumi because of how easily the other boy had done it. These two characters are like books themselves. They're intriguing and I never seem to get bored of them. Although, I would've liked it more had we explored Shion's dark side whenever he would witness a loved one hurt. For example, in the cave, when Nezumi struggles against Sasori, Shion snaps and wraps a wire around Sasori's neck to strangle him, only stopping after Nezumi forces him to. He has also shot and killed a guard, who had in turn gravely injured Nezumi. Shion seems to take on a different personality when he does so. This is proven when he murdered the guard, becoming shocked and frightened once he had pulled the trigger.

Enjoyment 9/10: this was a thrilling ride that had left an empty void in my heart when I had completed it. It made me want to find out more of what happened to Shion and Nezumi, I didn't want to stop reading about these interesting characters. Either way, I highly recommend this to anyone interested in sci-fi/dystopia with shounen ai elements.

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