taboo topics & social issues in manga
Manga
manga exploring issues or topics that aren't discussed often enough.
'taboo' topics = actual taboo topics + subjects that aren't really talked about
'taboo' topics = actual taboo topics + subjects that aren't really talked about
Manga, 1 vol, 1995
Me:-
Author:9
the madness of the celebrity world (including plastic surgery and its side effects, eating disorders, sexuality, etc.)
TW: violence, non-consensual sex, eating disorders, nudity, suicidal thoughts
TW: violence, non-consensual sex, eating disorders, nudity, suicidal thoughts
Manga, 1 vol, 1997
Me:-
Author:7
the story of a fat girl dealing with discrimination, bullying, insecurities & eating disorders, and where this journey takes her
topics: body-shaming, eating disorders, depression/mental illness, beauty & body image, abuse & abuse cycle, fetishization
TW: above
topics: body-shaming, eating disorders, depression/mental illness, beauty & body image, abuse & abuse cycle, fetishization
TW: above
Manga, 1 vol, 2017
Me:-
Author:8
an autobiography tackling the dangers of alcoholism and how it can destroy your family life, life, and family
topics: alcoholism, abuse, abusive relationships, grieving the death of a close one, growing up in a messed-up household
TW: above + suicide, suicidal thoughts
topics: alcoholism, abuse, abusive relationships, grieving the death of a close one, growing up in a messed-up household
TW: above + suicide, suicidal thoughts
Manga, ? vol, 2016
Me:-
Author:8
lessons (and not only) given by the peculiar ethics teacher
topics: lookism (discrimination based on one person's appearance), religious guilt, individualism (wanting to be different, special) + many more
TW: suicide (attempts), self-harm, rape, violence
topics: lookism (discrimination based on one person's appearance), religious guilt, individualism (wanting to be different, special) + many more
TW: suicide (attempts), self-harm, rape, violence
Manga, 15 vol, 2000
Me:-
Author:8
an emotional story about the life of an autistic boy and his family
topics: autism, children raising
topics: autism, children raising
Manga, 1 vol, 2016
Me:-
Author:7
a sincere, intimate confession about the struggles of depression, eating disorders, understanding your body, and other topics
TW: what's stated above + i don't remember what else i'm sorry lol
TW: what's stated above + i don't remember what else i'm sorry lol
Manga, 1 vol, 1993
Me:-
Author:10
simply put (which is hard because of its complexity): discovery, the flow of time & life, and consequences.
topics: drug consumerism, nihilism, one's relation to their body & sex, cheating, unwanted pregnancy, bullying
TW: violence, non-consensual sex, eating disorders, nudity, murder
topics: drug consumerism, nihilism, one's relation to their body & sex, cheating, unwanted pregnancy, bullying
TW: violence, non-consensual sex, eating disorders, nudity, murder
Manga, 5 vol, 2018
Me:-
Author:7
a group of people with different gender identities exploring the vague concept of gender itself, while learning to accept and respect others
topics: gender expression/identity
topics: gender expression/identity
Manga, 17 vol, 2003
Me:-
Author:7
the journey of an intersex (IS) person, while also giving insight of the feelings & thoughts of their loved ones
Manga, 3 vol, 2004
Me:-
Author:8
the journey of a chubby girl who wants to change and gain confidence after falling in love
topics: beauty, binge-eating, insecurity complex
i must say, though, that it is quite a light read, it doesn't go deep into any subject
topics: beauty, binge-eating, insecurity complex
i must say, though, that it is quite a light read, it doesn't go deep into any subject
Manga, 1 vol, 2019
Me:-
Author:8
the aftermath of 3 years of alcohol addiction seems to be pancreatitis & a fatty liver for mangaka Nagata Kabi. in this new memoir, we see her life at the hospital & the harsh process that is rehabilitation
topics: alcoholism/addiction, health issues & rehabilitation
topics: alcoholism/addiction, health issues & rehabilitation
Manga, 3 vol, 2019
Me:-
Author:9
a depiction of how fragile reality can become under the influence of mental illnesses
topics: mental illnesses (depression, multi-personality disorder)
TW: above + bullying
topics: mental illnesses (depression, multi-personality disorder)
TW: above + bullying
Manga, 1 vol, 2005
Me:-
Author:7
another manga about alcoholism and rehabilitation; this time, it also focuses on the life of a homeless individual
topics: alcoholism & health issues that come from it, life as a homeless person, some insides from the manga industry
topics: alcoholism & health issues that come from it, life as a homeless person, some insides from the manga industry
Manhua, 1 vol, 2010
Me:-
Author:6
in chapter 4 we see body dysmorphia & dieting drugs/pills
TW: above (for chapter 4, I won't go into the others)
TW: above (for chapter 4, I won't go into the others)
