Historical Manga

Mary Shelley is short of money after the publication of her famous novel. Despite the critical success of the work, the widow struggles to make ends meet and provide for her son's needs. One day, she makes a most astonishing discovery: the creature she had imagined in her novel has come to life, but this time in female form! Mary is then entrusted with a mission by the British secret services: to tame and make presentable this strange creature before Queen Victoria's big ball. The inventor of Frankenstein's monster will have to draw on her imagination to coax this resurrected fighter, whose body is marked with scars...

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In a rapidly changing world, a sinister game of life-or-death brutally culls Japan's fading warrior class. Who is rounding up the few who still cling to their swords and is forcing them to fight? And who will be the last samurai standing? It is the 11th year of the Meiji era in Japan, and more than a decade since the samurai were stripped of their privileges, with swords outlawed on public streets. A mysterious poster appears in all corners of the land, luring those skilled in martial arts to Kyoto with the promise of riches beyond common imagination. As warriors deprived of purpose flock to the appointed place at the appointed time, what awaits them is no ordinary task, but an all-out war—against each other! (Source: Kodansha USA)

When he was 8, Ryouhei saw his childhood friend Yukito kidnapped right before his eyes. When Ryouhei suddenly rediscovers his friend's whereabouts 10 years later, Yukito is, unbelievably, still living with his captor. Upon realizing Yukito no longer has a place to call home, Ryouhei cannot abandon him, going so far as to twist his own destiny in order to help. Tatsumi Doroko brings us the story of the pure love of two youths born under an unlucky star. (Source: eBookJapan)

What is the difference between the human world and the nightmare world, in which the supernatural becomes real and reality the echo of a far away dream? Only Kuki, the weird roaming doctor, who can treat the most mysterious illnesses, could answer that question, but he is focused on his research, investigating on the disappearance of the turtle nation and on the coming of the tide that will soon submerge Japan. So it begins his trip discovering the tales from the Far East.

1. Kao Nusumi 2. Yakubyougami 3. Shinjuu 4. Tamanikizu 5. Fukuneko 6. Chuugoku Zankoku Monogatari 7. Aishou 8. Oushoukun

Sousuke Okita of the Okita family was treated badly for being born as the only omega in the family. After overdosing on heat suppressants, he lost consciousness and time-slipped to the late Edo period! There, he met the Vice Commander of the Shinsengumi, Toshizou Hijikata, and was brought to the detention center as "Souji Okita." Having no other option but to live with the Shinsengumi, Sousuke gradually becomes attracted to Hijikata. Meanwhile, Hijikata continues to mistake Sousuke for Souji Okita. (Source: Ichijinsha, translated)

Manga adaption of the Nopperabou arc.

The adventures of Falco, a monk in a German monastery in 14th century. (Source: MU)

The story of the Ottoman frigate Ertuğrul, which sank off the coast of Japan in 1890, and the endeavors Japanese sailors made to rescue survivors and send them home safely. "Teşekkür ederim" is Turkish for "thank you."

Manibe, the lover of a girl, Setona, born from a warrior family, becomes the chosen sacrifice to the village mountain gods. Rushing to the shrine, what Setona saw was an ominous presence and a mysterious man! “My love, even should you die and reincarnate, I will find you.” This is the story of a love that transcends the bounds of time. (Source: Jmanga)

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A group of fighters in the early 17th century is trying to stop a series of brutal massacres by a warlord in search of something from beautiful women… (Source: Animeraider)

One day, Watanabe Tsuna went to visit princess Katsuna. To his horror, he chanced upon a man drinking blood from his beloved princess! In a fit of fury, he cut of the man's hand only to realize the man was none other than his childhood friend Ibaraki Douji! What is going on here? (Source: MU) Included one-shots: Volume 1: Tobu Hana (Flying Flower) Volume 2: Tsuki no Tamago (Egg from the Moon)

The life story of the mythical first emperor of Japan, Jinmu.

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Healing sicknesses and exterminating ghosts are his specialties! The story of the renowned doctor who has alighted to the earth, Hua Tuo’s great accomplishments! The setting is in China during the period of the Three Kingdoms! The one who manages to cure ailments, and even perform exorcisms and exterminate monsters with ease is the great doctor Hua Tuo. And he asks not for monetary payment, but for a recital of the prayer, “Namuamidahba.” What could the true goal of Hua Tuo be as he travels with his two mysterious companions, Ri Yao and Yue Jing, who are constantly trying to keep him in check…? (Source: Friendship Scans)

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1. Ushinawareta Kishibe 2. Nishi kara Kita Hako 3. Kumo wo Koroshita Otoko 4. Akai Hata

The manga centers on an extremely shy and shut-in samurai in Japan's peaceful Edo period. He is preoccupied every day by thoughts of harm, and his hobby of seeing the poster girls of every tea house. (Source: ANN)

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"Shokatsu Koumei", also known as Zhuge Liang. Among the few heroes that decorated the Annals of the Three Kingdoms, it was once a prestigious name. An account of "an ingenious tactician", the thousand-year-old story of the "God of Stratagem". It is said… "in a country torn by factions and transformed into a devastating and cruel hell, the heavens sought peace by sending a composed, well-loved young man of impeccable and divine virtues." Well, well. In truth… He is a childish man. (Source: MU)

The story centers around a girl named Natasha during the war in Japan. She is a half-European and half-Japanese. She has incredible voice and excels at singing. Moreover, she is also the long-lost daughter of the Japanese baron, who sent an extremely talented musician, Kaoru Sanjou, to find Natasha in Shanghai. These two fell madly in love and went through many obstacles during the feudal war in order to be together. A great story about love, passion, hatred and war.

Takasugi Ichirouta is a high school student who is a huge fan of the Warring States period and has been called by his peers a "history otaku". As he was strolling around the ruins of a castle in the north of Gunma prefecture, he suddenly found himself engulfed by a mysterious light. When he came to, he was in the Warring States period! In addition, he ended up in a small castle called Kuoyama Castle which is currently under siege by Houjou's army and has no choice but to get involved in the battle. Will he be able to lead the samurai to defend the castle, all while solving mysteries and being surrounded by beautiful girls? And more importantly, will he be able to go back to his own time period? (Source: LNDB)

Asuna is asked by her dying mother to hand a jewel charm to Taira no Kiyomori who is resides in Kyoto. At the Taira resident, she is mistaken as Kiyomori's another daughter with another woman. Asuna is grandly welcome but before she get to meet Kiyomori, she sense something evil lurking inside this resident, something that intend to harm and take Kiyomori's life away.

A manga based on the real life adventures of Sakurai Shoichi.

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The story tells of a boy named Izumo who is the prince of Nakatsu a country where his uncle, Furune, is the king. He is a hot-blooded man full of justice, but he doesn't quite understand what his position entails; sometimes his behavior is somewhat overwhelming. It is then, assassins lurking in foreign merchant ships will take Furune for surprise. (Source: Benjanet, translated)

Long ago, in the Edo period—abandoned by his master due to the two bumps which appeared on his forehead, male prostitute Shion was taken in by a doctor who grows medicinal plants for the province. Shion, both his means of earning a living and his reason to live now lost, tries to win the doctor's favor with his body in hopes of gaining a new purpose and livelihood... (Source: Houbunsha)

The 4-koma manga imagines if Japanese historical figures such as Queen Himiko, the warlord Oda Nobunaga, and samurai Sakamoto Ryouma were cats.

A BL anthology on the Sengoku Era.

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The protagonist is a woman journalist who watches the social changes & conflicts from the beginning of the Meiji era and the legacy of the Edo era. (Source: MU)

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Never underestimate a humble palace maid! Like the leading ladies of lore, Deokim is headstrong. She translates literature to support her family while juggling palace chores and a few sly pranks on the side. Be it fortune or ill-fate, rumors of Deokim's literary talents spread, and everyone from the queen to the crown prince takes note of her skills. But as the tides of political intrigue shift, Deokim must walk a fine line among the royals, particularly the crown prince. After all, the court ladies don't call him "The Goblin'' for nothing... (Source: Tapas Media)

The manga is about a girl named Eidai Shuku, who searches for missing people, while a great war is approaching. During her travels, she meets a young man who is not skilled in horse riding or martial arts, but becomes extraordinarily strong during a battle. (Source: ANN)

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Haohmaru, Nakoruru, Wan-fu, Galford, Tam Tam, and Charlotte. Together, these six fighters form the Holy Warriors: preordained soldiers who keep the seal over the dark god Ambrosia from being broken. They were defeated by the evil Amakusa but their souls reincarnate a century later. At this time, Ambrosia begins to quake the globe and his arrival is of eminent concern. Each one remembers their mission and effectively join together once more to honor their pledge. All except Haohmaru, who prefers to spend his days perfecting his art of swordplay. (Source: SNK Wikia)

When I noticed, I was surrounded by a bunch of people wearing kimonos. When I looked into the river water, what was there was a young child... Eh, it's me!? The place where I washed ashore was a gaudy neighborhood, Yoshiwara. Huh? But it looks like the ones behind the lattice are men. The one who picked up the still young me from that strange place was an old man from a brothel called the "Amazuki Brothel." The place I was brought to was a red light district filled with men. It seems that over here, men who had no choice but to become prostitutes were called yuudan (male courtesan). Then I was given the name Nogiku and made to hide from the female customers and provide assistance. For some reason I was also given courtesan training, but I'm not male!! I don't want to learn how to seduce women!! (Source: Shousetsuka ni Narou, translated)

The end of 1943. Shirakawa, a fighter pilot who fought in various parts of the world, finally returned to Tokyo. He has just been transferred to the Imperial Army Air Test Center. After a long absence, Shirakawa tries to resume his family life with his wife Mariko. (Source: Éditions Delcourt, translated)

Elizabeth Whitehead is a foreign teenage girl with a terminal illness who is particularly fond of air races. When she needed a new engine for her airplanes, she goes to Japan to a famous smith, Aramaki. Aramaki has stopped making jet engines as he still hasn't forgiven himself for contributing to WWII, but upon hearing Elizabeth's situation, he offers his services. (Source: JupiterStar)

Tamako is a noblewoman of the Taishou era. Having recently come of age, her family tries to wed her to a suitable man befitting her rank to continue the family line. When the social pressure is so intense she becomes ill, she falls in love with Dr. Terashima, a physician of lowly birth working for her family. Will she break social conventions for love or will she conform to her family's expectations?

Those who know their ninjas know Ayame, daughter of Hattori Hanzo of the Iga ninja clan. Even though she is a woman, she has exceptional talent as a ninja. With Oda Nobunaga in the lead, the war consuming Japan is winding down to an end, and Hanzo was planning to have her lead a normal life. That is when a chance for Ayame to become the mistress to Nobuyasu, Tokugawa's heir, arose. Ayame and Nobuyasu had feelings for each other, but that dream never came true. Hanzo dies a sudden death, Ayame succeeds Hattori Hanzo's name, and vows to live as a man! (Source: Media Do International/K.K. HarperCollins Japan)

Set in the 19th century, Moeyo Ken follows the life of Toshizou Hijikata, vice-commander of the Shinsengumi.

A classical favorite manga based on the book by Jin Yong. The story about Wai Siu Bo the boy who was brought up in the red light district and became the best friend of the emperor through lots of luck and a smart mouth. (Source: Mangatraders)

The story is about two young delinquents' adventures that, after an accident, suddenly get sent back in time to the far Sengoku era. They have now to adapt to a life so very different from the modern one they are accustomed to...

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In Egypt around 2500 BC, with orders from Pharaoh a big scale construction was in progress. A construction for a 'grave'..? And for only one person..? This is the story the daily lives of lazy men (and sometimes women) in ancient Egypt.

Renald la Toul. His position in the Royal Art Academy was unlawfully snatched from him by an old art-mate. The day of his expulsion, a lady sees him sketching a little girl with his father in the park, and requests for him to draw her portrait for her Omai. It seems like if there are gods that cast something away.There are also gods that gather things up. Renald finds hope among the misfortune. Strike a brush of hope on a canvas of life!

As if having giant monsters and robots threatening to destroy it wasn't bad enough, Japan now faces another crisis: demons. Kijimutan tells the story of Yuna, a young samurai woman seeking to feed her own ambitions as well as to fulfill her own sense of self. As Yuna and her faithful friend, Musashi, go on their journey, they come face to face with the Shouki, the evil spirits seeking to destroy the very hearts of the people. Faced with the possibility that there might be an enemy within every person they encounter, the two warriors will have to struggle in order to succeed. The Shouki may be a great threat, but the greatest peril to their quest might lie within the heart of Yuna herself. (Source: MU)

A budding fujoshi's revolution in Edo, Japan. Where do you find fellow compatriots? A lonely fujoshi's road to finding/grooming other fujoshi. (Source: MU)

The story is about the personification of japanese trains.

Manga version of Emile, or On Education by Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

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A story about a young aspiring judoka set during the Meiji period.

Having found a clue of his birth parents through his legendary Seven-Star Sword, Hikoza's journey continues to the northern land of Japan. (Source: MU)

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Set in the 1950s, this is the whimsical tale of the girl Lucky and a rather odd department store. (Source: MU)

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The adventures of Zubaban, a rogue samurai who meets some friends along the way, including a African man named Golongo who has a pet lion named Shingo, and the French heroine Jeanne d'Arc, who join forces with him to take down the terrible Shijoumaru, which later reveals himself to be a much more powerful enemy they can think of.

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Set in Bakumatsu, the era that spelled the end of the shoguns' rule over Japan. The story follows Hijikata Toshizou, a Shinsengumi police force member who was nicknamed the "Demon Vice-Commander" in real life.

In 1916, in Fukagawa-ku, Tokyo, there was a cheerful young man, Keisuke Hanamori, and Yoshifumi Shirakiku, who had an unappealing beauty. Hanamori, who is working as a part-time worker at the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce, is taken to the Director General of the Horticultural Research Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce. So he was told about a fairytale-like incident... It is a Taishou Noir detective story made by two diametrically opposite men. (Source: Comic Natalie, translated)

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Manga adaption of the Bakeneko arc.

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Juubei Yagyuu is the head of the Yagyuu 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 Juubei is more interested in watching the Noh of his friend and subordinate Chikuami. (Source: HappyScans!)

Narin and Danwoo are in an arranged marriage, and on their wedding night, they simply sleep side by side without any intimacy. Narin tries not to think about it, but she can't help wondering if she lacks appeal. One day, while exploring a bustling market full of curious items, she purchases a mysterious incense burner recommended by a vendor. The seller claims that lighting incense in it will instantly enchant whoever smells it. Eager to test it, Narin lights the incense, and Danwoo, inhaling its scent, feels an unfamiliar heat rising within him. Sensing the moment, Narin approaches him, only to be grabbed from behind by someone else. Turning around, she is shocked to see another Danwoo standing there. (Source: Lezhin Entertainment)

The year is 1953. Japan has begun her recovery from the war, but economic hardship still plagues the people of the country. In these times, the people of Japan chose movie theaters as their escape from the hardships of reality. Imagine this fact: the base salary of a government official was 12,820 yen per year. At the time, a 2 liter bottle of beer was 107 yen, while a movie ticket was 125 yen. Yet, every year, 1 billion people visit the theaters to follow the magic of the movies. Kudou Takeru, a freshman actor, and Kazama Shinichirou, a freshman director, both delve into this booming industry to pursue what they love. Their ambitions are rooted in a past promise made during the war, a promise of uncompromising pursuit of a "real" cinema. They aim to bring life to the "fake" and glamorous status quo of the cinema industry, by employing what they believe to be the pure form of theater: realism. (Source: MangaHelpers)

A fantasy adaptation of the classic Chinese novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms." In a time of war, the Kingdom of Wu struggles with the ominous power of the Imperial Seal. (Source: M-U)

Manga version of Analects by Confucius.

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Candy vendor by day and righteous thief by night, Yeonhwa is a vigilante who puts her mind-reading power to good use. After bumping into a shady stranger one day, Yeonhwa is convinced that the cult behind her mother's death may still be at large. From the demise of an entire village to a recent murder, the crimes and clues are piling up, and it's up to Yeonhwa to save the day! Will Yeonhwa succeed in unraveling this dark mystery? And will she finally be able to leave her double life behind? (Source: Tapas Media)

One day out of the blue, noblewoman Giselle is summoned to serve as the king's prized concubine. Alas, her heart belongs to another man: Wallace, a former slave and the soldier who saved her brother's life. Wallace worships the ground Giselle walks on and attends to her every need as her manservant. Much as Giselle mourns the line drawn between them, her days with Wallace are filled with bliss. Yet the king's word is absolute, so Giselle decides to give up on her paramour. Then, late one night, Wallace steals into her room in the palace. His gaze is desperate and hungry as he watches her. She knows it's a crime to spend the night with him...but can she help herself? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

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Shion's world is torn apart when she is forced to flee her invaded home, leaving behind her father, mother, and little brother, and face the fact that some people she had known all her life had betrayed her. Now, armed with all the knowledge and skills her parents and teachers have given her, she must find the other 6 people who carry portions of her father's secret. (Source: MangaHelpers) Included one-shot: Volume 6: Kunoichi Mahouden (pilot)

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Set in recent times during some dynasty. A young girl plunges into the inner palace, where the Empress Dowager wields tremendous power. This is the start of Sango's Chinese adventure! (Source: Clairparfait)

Story of Hector, prince of Troy...

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After her family perishes in a fire, Sakura is sold to the Yoshiwara neighborhood. Her life intersects with Gin's, and everything changes. A forbidden love between a prostitute and her boss, set in Edo times with the famous red-light district as a backdrop. (Source: MU, edited)

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"I am the first emperor, Utosa" In the basement of the palace, a mausoleum was protected by heavy metal doors. A monster was said to sleep there. Tao, a mere puppet to his ministers, had never once tasted power. Even his only friend was executed by the ministers under him. Desperate, he enters the forbidden depths, encountering a man with white hair...? (Source: Libre, translated)

The manga is based on the story of the Chinese explorer Xu Fu, who is ordered by the Qin Dynasty emperor Shi Huang-di to seek the elixir of eternal life. He and his men arrive in a primitive Japan and, according to the magazine's teaser, bring with them more than just their advanced culture. (Source: ANN)

During the time of the great dynasties of Japan, 5-year old Nana-hime and a little boy vowed that they would marry each other, but they were tragically separated without ever learning each other's true identities. Now, at the age of 17, Nana-hime is still unmarried and her mother is restless. She forces her daughter to try to enter the imperial court, and miraculously succeeds. Much to her chagrin, Nana-hime will now serve as lady-in-waiting to nobleman Hikaru Genji, the most infamous playboy of his time...

A young master with love troubles. A short story with an unexpected ending! (Source: MangaUpdates)

A superhero retelling of the life of Hiraga Gennai, a famous Japanese poet and scholar of the 18th century.

Stories of German Panzer crews from the beginning of the Second World War in 1939 to its end in 1945.

A drama set during World War II where a submarine carrying a secret weapon attempts to stop a planned third atomic bombing of Japan. (Source: flixster.com)

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1. Yoake no Yami ni Nemuru Koi 2. Hidoro no Uta 3. Umi Yukaba 4. 2009-nen no Umi

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The Kingdom of Lebadang is a place where no modern person has ever visited. Lebadang is unknown to the rest of the world and protected by a divine spirit. Saho Kanna was a doctor in engineering aboard a flight to Australia when, after a bout of tremendous turbulence, he finds himself awaking in a four-poster bed fit for a king. Maybe he has arrived in Australia? Or his flight changed course and landed in New Zealand? Disheveled, Saho tries to explain his situation to no avail. And why is everybody referring to him as "Your Holiness?" Perhaps this is all a strange dream. Saho can't possibly be a Saint, can he? (Source: Fantasista Inc.)

Once upon a time there lived a sultan, and he had tree sons. And the youngest was stubid, stubborn and ill-mannared. But than appears a person, that can take in hand a young prince... (Source: M-U)