Kujira no Kora wa Sajou ni Utau
Children of the Whales
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Synonyms: Whale Calves Sing on the Debris, Tales of the Wales Calves, Kirokusha no Ballad, Hikari no Tonari Kabe no Sora, The Sky on the Wall, Next to the Light
Japanese: クジラの子らは砂上に歌う
English: Children of the Whales
Spanish: Children of the Whales
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Type: Manga
Volumes: 23
Chapters: 99
Status: Finished
Published: Jun 6, 2013 to Jan 6, 2023
Genres: Drama Drama, Fantasy Fantasy, Mystery Mystery, Sci-Fi Sci-Fi
Demographic: Shoujo Shoujo
Serialization: Mystery Bonita
Authors: Umeda, Abi (Story & Art)

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Score: 7.691 (scored by 26102,610 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #17352
2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #1159
Members: 16,621
Favorites: 348

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Located inside the Mud Whale that endlessly soars through a sea of sand, there is a community divided in two: the Marked majority who are capable of using a power called "thymia" at the cost of their lifespan; and the Unmarked, who are unable to wield such an ability but have regular lifespans and hold positions of authority. Diagnosed with hypergraphia, 14-year-old Chakuro is the archivist of the Mud Whale, with the responsibility of recording everything that happens on the island and other uncharted places.

During one mission to explore a foreign island, Chakuro encounters a wounded girl with no memories. She immediately tries to attack him, only to pass out and be taken to the Mud Whale by Chakuro himself. The girl's existence is shrouded in mystery, as no one has ever met a human from the outside world before. Furthermore, her lack of emotions and skilled combat abilities demonstrate that her life experience is vastly different from those inside the Mud Whale.

With the sudden appearance of the girl nicknamed "Lykos," Chakuro is about to uncover what lies beyond the Mud Whale—forever changing his destiny in the most unbelievable way.

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Included one-shot:
Volume 7: Hikari no Tonari Kabe no Sora (The Sky on the Wall, Next to the Light)

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Kujira no Kora wa Sajou ni Utau ranked 10th on Kono Manga ga Sugoi!'s top 20 manga for female readers list in 2015. In 2017, the manga was nominated for the 21st Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. During the same year, the French translation of the series won the Mangawa award in the seinen category.

Kujira no Kora wa Sajou ni Utau has been published in English as Children of the Whales by VIZ Media under the VIZ Signature imprint since November 21, 2017, and digitally since July 23, 2019. It has also been published in French as Les Enfants de la Baleine by Glénat Editions; in German as Die Walkinder by Carlsen Comics; in Italian by Star Comics; and in Spanish by Milky Way Ediciones.

A Japanese stage play adaptation based on the series premiered in April 2016.
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Characters

Chakuro
Chakuro
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Lykos
Lykos
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Ouni
Ouni
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Liontari
Liontari
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Suou
Suou
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Shuan
Shuan
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Ginshu
Ginshu
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Sami
Sami
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Nibi
Nibi
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Oruka
Oruka
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5 Recommended
2 Mixed Feelings
0 Not Recommended
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Apr 12, 2023
cyborgtheory
Recommended
Preliminary (84/99 eps)
A beautiful exploration of life, loss and idealism with anti-colonial and abolitionist themes.

It's not for impatient people who expect answers and endings to happen immediately, but it rewards those with the patience to travel with the story as it digs deeper into the lore and builds a sprawling fantasy world.

Although there are many reviews complaining how long and slow the work is, that was the opposite of how I felt. Every chapter offers a new revelation, an escapade or battle, and always ends with a cliffhanger. You are here for the journey.

This is a truly amazing work, and it's rare to see a depiction ...
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Jun 9, 2022
squeegee-c
Recommended
Preliminary (80/99 eps)
You could literally not pay me to shut up about this manga. I love it so much! It's my most favorite one out there for so many reasons. I give it a ten across the board!

Story:
Outstanding. It is such a unique premise, a little WTF at times, but if you're a seasoned manga fan then you can probably handle it. The world building and fantasy elements are spectacularly though out for an immersive experience. The story starts very innocent but grows darker and returns hopeful. The base themes are never forgotten and the pacing is good.

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Sep 25, 2017
rollercoasting
Mixed Feelings
Preliminary (2/99 eps)
A shoujo manga getting an anime adaptation? Beyond the fact that shoujo anime are incredibly rare these days, {and not very popular in the general community}, I was inspired me to read the manga, and I wasn't impressed.

Art: The art is gorgeous. A pastel water-color like vibe, it is gorgeous on the eyes. Super abstract and beautiful.

Story: Unique, but really slow. It just sorta meanders at the early points, introducing us to the world. Once it kicks up, it slows down again, taking its time to do things. Really, a lot of stuff is just dumped on us, and it doesn't really explain anything. The ...
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How many chapters is this manga?
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Am I the only one who felt this was marketed in the wrong genre.
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