Best science fiction manga according to redditors

We found 271 Reddit comments discussing the best science fiction manga. We ranked the 118 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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u/jbronin · 10 pointsr/motorcycles

For me it was the book series Akira. I loved the future scifi story focused on a Japanese motorcycle gang (among other things). It has probably one of the most iconic fictional motorcycles ever (next to maybe the Tron Light Cycle).

u/DiscreteChi · 10 pointsr/Destiny

Isn't as bad as it sounds!

Currently reading Akira and Chapo while waiting for On Disobedience and a book of Cicero's writings to arrive.

u/CJcatlactus · 10 pointsr/nier
u/soulreaverdan · 10 pointsr/Ghost_in_the_Shell

I think that if he loves the movie that much, the original manga would be a great gift for him. They released some really nice hardcover editions a year or so back.

Here's the first volume stand-alone currently at $21.87 plus shipping.

However, there's also a slipcase of all three volumes for just about double that at $43.41 plus shipping.

The first volume alone is fine depending on what you have available, since most of the stories from it are what were adapted together into the 1995 movie (the stuff that got made into the movie is spread out among more smaller stories rather than one continuous event), so you're not missing out on anything by picking it up alone.

However, the two additional volumes in the slipcase set, Volume 1.5 and Volume 2, have a lot of other really great material in them. 1.5 is the basis for the Stand Alone Complex anime, featuring a more procedural kinda storyline. Volume 2 is... trippy. It gets really deep into the transhuman aspects of the series and follows up much more directly on the stuff in volume 1, but can also get kinda hard to follow depending on how much he might be into the weird kinda philosophical aspects of it.

Hope that helps! But if you're still unsure, you absolutely can't go wrong with getting him the movie. As odd as it might sound, I'd recommend the original DVD release of the movie, since a lot of the newer releases have some odd choices made with adding in some CGI stuff or poor subtitle choices.

u/ShadowSpectre47 · 8 pointsr/akira

The 25th Anniversary Box comes with a hardcover of all the Akira Volumes, an Akira patch, plus a hardcover of the Akira Club art book.

It just got reprinted and is available again on Amazon. There was a big delay in this reprint, because they wanted to strengthen the integrity of the box from the original print.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1632364611/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Ii2VBb8SN8XTS

Just looking at pictures of it opened is amazing. And just to let you know, the first few pages of the Manga are colored, and the rest are black and white (like the original release), it's not the American version of the printing with the full color and the extra drawn in sound effects like, "blam, blam", "Pow", "Ding", that would get in the way of the original art.

u/troyunrau · 8 pointsr/printSF

I've purchased this translation of Ghost in the Shell - it is really quite excellent.

If you don't mind not-print variants, the 1995 movie is quite good, as are the two seasons of Stand Alone Complex.

There are definitely 'Ship of Theseus' type questions - how many human parts can you replace and still be human? What happens when you replace the last part? Plus great societal implications for many of the augmentations.

In my opinion, it is the gold standard within this subgenre.

u/ForceWave-1139 · 7 pointsr/nier

This book is very similar to Nier Automata’s story.

u/Overlord3k · 7 pointsr/AnimeDeals
u/babydave371 · 6 pointsr/anime

I posted this in FTF but I'll post it here too: my entire collection!

u/TheDaneOf5683 · 5 pointsr/graphicnovels
Akira<br />
by Katsuhiro Otomo<br />
Genre notes: post-apocalyptic sci-fi psychic punk epic<br />
6 vols<br />
ISBN: 1632364611<br />


Akira is pretty much just legendary. One of those books that is so good that it ought to sit comfortably in the top half of any reputable Top 20 comics of all list.

And it's not just one of those books that is lauded and recognized for its place in comics history. Akira is every bit as vibrant and jaw-dropping today as it was in 1989, when I first encountered it. That a book produced in the '80s should 30 years later still feel better and more accomplished than nearly anything in the last ten years is impressive, seeing as how we are essentially living in a golden age where every living artist can do pretty much whatever kind of comic they want.

Akira spawned an awe-striking animated film that basically turned the american sense of what animation could be on its head even though Akira the movie was a piss-poor adaptation of the glories found in Akira the book. (I remember wearing out my Streamline VHS tape back in 9th grade and it's still that dub that echoes through my mind whenever I remember scenes from the movie.)

Akira is about the leader of a teen biker gang that runs the streets of Neo Tokyo, a Tokyo that has arisen from the ashes of a terrible explosion decades earlier. It's about one of that leader's lieutenants who after an accident begins to develop powerful psychic powers. It's about how those unstoppable psychic powers, powers that make him a god, are nothing next to the powers of a kid who's been on ice for decades. It's about a city under military control. It's about politics and religion and annihilation and apocalypse and drugs and revolution and lasers and hovercraft and motorcycles and a guy who really just wants to spend some sexy time with this one girl terrorist.

When Marvel first brought Akira to the US, colourizing it and having Otomo redraw a couple scenes that wouldn't likely fly on American shores (like full frontal of a teen boy, redrawn to show him from behind instead), it was a revelation. If you are picking up Akira today for the first time, it will be a revelation. Last time I reread the series, it was a revelation—the book is so thoroughly a legend, so thoroughly a part of the comics canon, that it's easy to forget just how magnificent it really is.

And if you're in the market, Kodansha is producing a deluxe 35th anniversay set, due out in October: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1632364611/

u/INCyr · 5 pointsr/graphicnovels

Maybe check out some of Humanoids offerings - everything they carry is quality, just need to find something you think your dad would be interested in.

It also depends on what variation of sci-fi.

u/LegitPancak3 · 5 pointsr/LightNovels

Amazon preorder for Crest of the Stars ebook volume 1 just came up for June 9th, it literally got license rescued a couple weeks ago. They promised three-in-one hardback omnibuses starting early 2020, by the way, with Banner of the Stars for sure to come after Crest has finished. (Alternatively, you could get a $5/month membership at J-novel for weekly legal translations. Here is the free volume 1 preview ).
Don’t know about the other one, though.

u/Amuro_Ray · 5 pointsr/Gundam

There's Thunderbolt and Glory of the Losers coming later this year.

u/AeronPeryton · 5 pointsr/Ghost_in_the_Shell

If you're talking about this box set, yes, that is all of the Ghost in the Shell manga written so far. I can't speak to the binding of the books, but it appears to be good quality.

Understand that this is the newer censored version of the original Ghost in the Shell that removes the controversial lesbian sex scene and edits the surrounding pages to ignore that it even happened. You have to buy the 2004 Dark Horse release to read the unedited version in English.

u/usagizero · 5 pointsr/comicbooks

It's been reprinted a lot, but collected into bigger editions.

If you are curious about prices, here you go. If you don't have or make an account, Near Mint is about $40 ungraded. I have no clue what condition this one is in though.

u/_qoaleth · 5 pointsr/anime

It's not only in manga form - they just published a massive 35th Anniversary Edition of it. It's certainly an impressive, though slightly flawed, box set.

u/EndoplasmicPanda · 5 pointsr/akira

Here's the Amazon link, without the Facebook linkthrough or the affiliate nonsense.

u/Hulkman59 · 4 pointsr/alitabattleangel

You could always go for the Manga collection box.

https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Angel-Alita-Deluxe-Complete/dp/1632367114

u/[deleted] · 4 pointsr/anime

Well, perhaps, if you wanted to clear it up, you could read these

http://www.amazon.ca/Akira-1-Katsuhiro-Otomo/dp/1935429000/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;s=books&amp;amp;qid=1278160724&amp;amp;sr=8-1

I've watched that movie all throughout my childhood but the manga has completely supplanted it in my memories.

Next up for you?:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stand_Alone_Complex

u/adammalys · 4 pointsr/nier

For now only in Japanese, English release is slated for October.

https://www.amazon.com/NieR-Automata-Long-Story-Short/dp/197470162X

u/Guyver0 · 3 pointsr/comicbooks

These are the ones you are after.

Akira Volume 1 (Akira (del Rey)) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1935429000/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_HXXGAbPBRZ8QV

u/Shemyaza5 · 3 pointsr/Gunnm

I bought this set Battle Angel Alita Deluxe Complete Series Box Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/1632367114/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EKgrDbXGNHP9Y
Definitely worth it. Large pages, hardcover, and contains extra short stories. This is the original series the movie was based on. After this, there’s Battle Angel Alita Last Order and then Mars Chronicles. If you prefer reading on a tablet, they’re all available on Amazon in digital format that you can read using the Kindle or Comixoligy app.

u/IncendiaryLemon88 · 3 pointsr/evangelion

Amazon. Should have been your first stop!

u/SirrRellious · 3 pointsr/Gunnm

This is the best I could find but they are out of stock.

u/lagutierrez678 · 3 pointsr/suggestmeabook

Mobile Suit Gundam (the original series)

One of the most underrated sci-fi series of all time. Below is the link to the novels that inspired the anime series. If you’re into novels.

Mobile Suit Gundam: Awakening, Escalation, Confrontation https://www.amazon.com/dp/1611720052/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_52hxCbFHTQW33

If you’re into manga or anime, HIGHLY recommend reading the origin series. It’s a more fleshed out version of the 1979 anime series. There’s 12 volumes I believe. Read the reviews for some perspective.

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin, Vol. 1- Activation https://www.amazon.com/dp/193565487X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_35hxCbD65GJPM

Gundam has so many series that it can seem overwhelming to approach. The manga above is a great way to get into the main series. Space-opera, compelling characters, the lines of good vs bad are blurred. It’s commentary that frighteningly mirrors our society written by people who grew up in the post-WWII/post-Atomic bomb drop in Japan era. The over arching theme is that despite the tragedy that is war, there is an inherent goodness that humans are capable of.

u/OndowMosa · 3 pointsr/Ghost_in_the_Shell

Wow! Thanks, individual.
So you took this yourself or you are sure it's from the new edition? If that so, thanks again. I cannot read it fully but even like that it makes more sense than the Spanish gibberish text. Haha. So versions like this one, apart from the two missing/censored pages come in Japanese reading order and sound effects plus the previously missing notes, right? Awesome!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ghost-Shell-Deluxe-Shirow-Masamune/dp/1632364212/ref=pd_cp_14_2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;amp;psc=1&amp;amp;refRID=QQ29V7HGF5C2REQ4FCEP

u/kjfang · 3 pointsr/evangelion

This is in the manga. When I get home in a few hours I can post a picture, but there is a customer picture of it on its listing on Amazon as well.

u/Tamwulf · 3 pointsr/Gunnm

That is awesome! I have the Deluxe edition box set, but everything else I've bought eBooks of. Glad I did. I had no idea the Omnibus Editions were that big!


For everyone asking- Amazon just got a restock of the Deluxe Edition. Well, "restock" might be a misnomer, as they are saying ships within 1-2 months. https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Angel-Alita-Deluxe-Complete/dp/1632367114/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3JQYUY9UNLRF1&amp;keywords=alita+battle+angel+deluxe+edition&amp;qid=1554569724&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=alita+battle+angel+delu%2Caps%2C196&amp;sr=8-4 But hey! At least they have it again!

u/familyhalo · 3 pointsr/akira

Akira 35th Anniversary Box Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/1632364611/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kr5QCb3H4GAV has all six volumes, plus an art book. Definitely worth the money IMO!

u/DieRunning · 3 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon
u/BlueHarvestJ · 3 pointsr/comicbooks

I don't think Akira ever was out of print. Kondansha has the rights at the moment I believe. And they are printing a slipcased HC edition this fall.

u/That_person_ · 3 pointsr/Manga_Collection

Yo here's the link for UK [Amazon] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1421590557/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1505976434&amp;amp;sr=8-6&amp;amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;amp;keywords=mobile+suit+gundam+thunderbolt&amp;amp;dpPl=1&amp;amp;dpID=51vzxHdNGAL&amp;amp;ref=plSrch) , obviously you can getter it for cheaper through wordery (which you can buy via Amazon). Anyway guess I'm ordering this now haha, can't wait for the discussion.

u/thelonelygod · 2 pointsr/Gundam

You should get a copy of Mobile Suit Gundam The origin. It's a manga retelling of the original gundam.
It's awesome.

smile.amazon.com/Mobile-Suit-Gundam-Origin-Activation/dp/193565487X

u/Aaragon · 2 pointsr/evangelion

Amazon.com. Just don't buy from a 3p seller. Mine came to me all discolored and I had to buy a new copy from Amazon directly.

Volume 1-3: www.amazon.com/Neon-Genesis-Evangelion-Edition-Vol/dp/1421550792

Volume 4-6: www.amazon.com/Neon-Genesis-Evangelion-Edition-Vol/dp/1421553058

Volume 7-9: www.amazon.com/Neon-Genesis-Evangelion-Edition-Vol/dp/1421553627

Volume 10-12: www.amazon.com/Neon-Genesis-Evangelion-Edition-Vol/dp/1421553635

Volume 13: www.amazon.com/Neon-Genesis-Evangelion-Vol-13/dp/1421552914

u/SOLIDninja · 2 pointsr/Toonami

Gundam: The Origin

Just a reminder that Volume 2 is released June 25th(20 days from now)
Get your preorders in!!

http://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Suit-Gundam-Origin-Garma/dp/1935654888/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1370453143&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;amp;keywords=gundam+the+origin+volume+2

u/Rav_Badger · 2 pointsr/anime

This month has been the first month I've really started to buy anime things.

u/Orcatato · 2 pointsr/alitabattleangel

Read it here: https://kissmanga.com/Manga/GUNNM

There will be some ad pop ups, just close 'em

Also: don't read any of the chapters that are listed with decimal points. Those are bonus chapters that are meant to be read after you finish the first series. They are formatted poorly and are mixed into the normal chapters.

——

I would highly recommend getting the real, physical books to read the manga if you like it. It'll set you back a bit in terms of cash, but it was hella worth it to me. You can get the first book (which contains vol. 1 and 2) here: https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Angel-Alita-Deluxe-1/dp/1632365987

The physical books are also kept in the original manga format (read right-to-left) instead of mirrored images of the original translation (which are the scans you will find online).

In terms of "anime girls":
Eh, it's Japanese culture. The Alita manga is far less "anime-ish" than most of them. It's a lot more accessible to western audiences, if you ask me.

Edit: none of the manga is in color, it is all pencil-drawn by the author Yukito Kishiro.

Edit 2: Anime is Japanese cartoons. Manga is Japanese comic books.

u/FaceMcShooty30 · 2 pointsr/graphicnovels

Not second hand but just these editions.

Akira, Vol. 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935429000/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ViXnDbPJ2MPAK

I've just kept an eye on Amazon's prices, got 1 and 2 for $10 each a few months ago on random sale. The hardcovers from the box aren't sold individually, and the old HC never really go on sale that I know of, but I also haven't kept a close eye on those.

u/Vindsvelle · 2 pointsr/Ghost_in_the_Shell

This is an excellent way of getting all the originals, if you don't mind two pages of censored content.

u/vignettebestgirl · 2 pointsr/nier

I'm not the person you replied to but I got it from here and I assume this is what he meant also.

u/004_Makise_Kurisu · 2 pointsr/steinsgate

Are you sure about that? I just found it for $39.99 on Amazon. Unless this isn’t it.

https://www.amazon.com/Steins-Gate-1-5pb/dp/1927925509

Edit 1: I see what you mean about them being $70+ and that’s weird. Do they not produce or print anymore English copies or something? I’ll keep updating this with more links.

https://www.nobelbooksellers.com/products/9788416352609?gclid=CjwKCAiAuMTfBRAcEiwAV4SDkYEVlB2h4TvbBxPv8DTvWCUgNAXBgExbHb12VtPYjqSfsHte39u5QxoC1KAQAvD_BwE

Edit 2: I can't even find a reason for it being so expensive, all I've noticed is I can barely find the original volume 1 anywhere. The only ones I can find are used and around $30+ or new around $70+. The only one I can find at a fair price is the 2016 loot anime edition which are $35 or under on Ebay. You may have to settle with that if you want a physical copy of volume 1 if you don't wanna break your bank. Here's the link to some Ebay listings.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/STEINS-GATE-VOLUME-1-Udon-2016-Loot-Crate-Edition-TP-GN-Yomi-Sarachi/223213710081?hash=item33f892eb01:g:0x0AAOSwenJb0R~w:rk:2:pf:0

https://www.ebay.com/itm/STEINS-GATE-VOLUME-1-Udon-2016-Variant-Edition-Manga-TP-GN-Yomi-Sarachi/202404502364?hash=item2f203f9b5c:g:R~0AAOSwg7pbFxug:sc:USPSFirstClass!18034!US!-1:rk:3:pf:0

https://www.ebay.com/itm/STEINS-GATE-VOLUME-1-Udon-2016-Variant-Edition-Manga-TP-GN-Yomi-Sarachi/143003131051?hash=item214ba69cab:g:fGYAAOSwQzJb0UBU:rk:4:pf:0

u/Kurt-Codeine · 2 pointsr/evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion 2-in-1 Edition, Vol. 5: Includes vols. 13 &amp; 14 (Neon Genesis Evangelion 3-in-1 Edition) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1421586541/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Arh2CbFM4CYGC


Easiest way to remember

Book 1 has shinji on the cover
Book 2 has Rei
Book 3 has Asuka
Book 4 has Kaworu
Book 5 (EoE) has snow shinji

u/WTFever_ · 2 pointsr/Ghost_in_the_Shell

Ooh, the new unaltered manga from Kodansha is out? Awesome!

Edit 1 - It actually looks like your picture is something different from what I meant: https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Shell-1-Deluxe/dp/1632364212/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8 /u/Symon_joestar, what version of the manga do you have?

Edit 2 - Figured it out, JBC is a Brazilian manga publisher. http://mangasjbc.com.br/the-ghost-in-the-shell/

u/4rchl1ght · 2 pointsr/Gunnm

Can you maybe confirm if this set: https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Angel-Alita-Deluxe-Complete/dp/1632367114, contains all of the original 9 volumes?

Thanx!

u/Skullkan6 · 2 pointsr/Ghost_in_the_Shell

I'd recommend watching the first movie, Ghost in the Shell, then divake your way through just about anything else.ing into the Stand Alone Complex series and 2ng gig, then anything else you want. Avoid Ghost in the Shell 2.0, as while it's not bad, it's not the sequel, it's just the original movie with some redone CGI and a yellow tint to everything that mutes some of the colors.

Something to keep in mind is that most of the different incarnations of the GITS series are different interpretations of the stories in the manga, a bit like what is done with the Batman movies but without retreading over the same ground every time. i.e. Stand Alone Complex and its OVA's (Laughing Man and Individual Eleven are the main stories of 1st and 2nd gig respectively cut into their own separate movies, I'd recommend watching The Laughing Man if you find yourself getting bored of the stand alone episodes in 1st gig) takes place in a universe separate from the movie.

I have the english version of the manga and the only censoring there is a removal of a 3 page lesbian sex scene between Motoko and a few female friends of hers that Batou interrupts with a call. From what I understand, this is the uncensored version.

u/raynehk14 · 2 pointsr/aww

If you don't mind reading comics you can try Gundam The Origin, which is a retelling of 0079 with less fillers. Or try the 08th MS team which sets in the same time but with very different gritty and realistic feel

u/ShakeDash1 · 2 pointsr/Animey

I am planning to buy The Garden of Words, Orange, Attack on titan. All of this is already exceeding my budget by about 500 rs. If I somehow save money I would probably buy more hahaha

u/PartofHistory · 2 pointsr/Gundam

To answer your first question, yes. In fact, I own the whole series personally. For your second question...if you mean the tv version of the original show, maybe. The origin is a retelling of the original show, so some stuff is different if you care enough to watch both. If you mean the Origin OVA then it doesn't matter. The OVA is basically a shot-for-shot retelling of volumes 5-7 of the Manga. It covers the flashback of Char's backstory. If anything, I'd recommend reading the Manga first. That way you can see what you read animated beautifully;)

https://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Suit-Gundam-Origin-Activation/dp/193565487X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=gundam+the+origin+manga&amp;amp;qid=1573403111&amp;amp;sprefix=gundam+the+&amp;amp;sr=8-1

u/slybear · 2 pointsr/Gundam

I have a [gundam backpack] thats shaped like the one used by the original gundam. Then there is the [Gundam: The Origin] series in hardback, and also the [Gundam Mechanics/World] books which give details about the mobile suits in a series or more info for world building but they're only available in Japanese.
There are a few [games on the PS4].

Beyond those I've seen gundam wallets, figurines, [cosplay/clothing] etc.

Might be an idea to have a look around some of the specialist retailers/importers/exporters like [1999.co.jp] , [hlj.com] and maybe hit up ebay and amazon with some very targeted keyword searches.

u/kriskropd · 2 pointsr/Ghost_in_the_Shell

link because /u/BiskitFoo didn't link it

Do note that this version is no longer in print and will be much more expensive to obtain.

u/FirstLight3368 · 2 pointsr/steinsgate

Currently the manga is only available in Japanese, but a listing on Amazon for an English version appeared not too long ago. May be worth the wait if it turns out to be true.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1927925509/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;amp;colid=S857QTG9EMR1&amp;amp;coliid=I13R94RMKPHMP5

u/AnhNyan · 2 pointsr/Gundam

The German Amazon has them all locally. https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/193565487X/

Check your regional Amazon or if you can carry shipping from Germany...

u/Urobolos · 2 pointsr/Gunnm

I just picked up the additional book, figured that would cover whatever's in the complete collection.


Holy Night and other stories
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/1632367106/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1

u/acemachine26 · 1 pointr/india

If you search for "Akira otomo" you'll get it. Here's the link to volume 1: https://www.amazon.in/dp/1935429000/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_x7QjDbHFES764

There are 6 volumes in total. Some other action/mystery series I recommend:

Monster by Naoki Urasawa

20th Century Boys by Naoki Urasawa

Death Note by Takeshi Obata

Uzumaki by Junji Ito

Doubt by Tonogai Yoshiki

Erased by Kei Sanbe

Parasyte by Hiroshi Iwaaki

Blade of the Immortal by Hiroaki Samura

I recommend starting with Uzumaki since it's just I volume. It has mystery, action and horror too.

u/TatteredTongues · 1 pointr/manga

According to Amazon, its release is in a couple of days, so it wouldn't be strange for some people to have received it already. Link.

u/JackRaney · 1 pointr/evangelion

The main one by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto (Eva's character designer). Currently available in 5 omnibus editions: https://www.amazon.com/Neon-Genesis-Evangelion-Vol-1/dp/1421550792

u/schn4ppi · 1 pointr/manga

The bigger the better - and the story matters!!!
I own a "couple" mangas and (for me) the Akira series is most definitely the best to read. It has the size of a telephone book (probably the same size as his Nausicaa volume) and gives the feeling you are reading something special ;)

u/TalesOfFan · 1 pointr/anime

Have you tried any of the older Gundam series yet? If you like military history, the Universal Century series should be to your liking, and in my opinion they're far superior to Wing in almost every aspect.

If you're interested, I'd recommend starting with the first series (my favorite anime and the peak of the series) and watching on from there in production order.

Keep in mind that the Universal Century series all take place in the same universe and have connections. I wouldn't recommend watching them out of production order. Also, I'd only recommend watching the compilation movies after you've seen their respective series. You don't get the same amount of character development from the movies, and in the case of the Zeta Gundam movies, they have a different ending that ruins the original's tone.

Production Order:

Mobile Suit Gundam (Series: 1979; compilation movies: 1981–1982)

Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Series: 1985; compilation movies: 2005-2006)

Mobile Suit ZZ Gundam (series: 1986)

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (movie: 1988)

Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (OVA: 1989)

Mobile Suit Gundam F91 (movie: 1991)

Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (OVAs: 1991; compilation movie: 1992)

Mobile Suit Victory Gundam (Series: 1993)

Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (OVAs: 1996, compilation movie: 1998)

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (OVAs: 2010)

You can download most of the series on BakaBT. Just search Gundam. Keep in mind you need to make an account, which is free.

Oh, and one more thing. The original, 1979 series also has a manga that was written and illustrated by the series' character designer and lead animator, Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. It's called Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin, and Vertical, Inc. has recently began releasing it in the West. Honestly, Origin is not just a great retelling of the original series, but also an amazing manga. If you're interested, volume one is currently available and preorders are available for volumes two through four. There should be around 12 volumes in total.

Here are the links for the manga on Amazon:

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin, Vol. 1- Activation

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin, Vol. 2- Garma

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin, Vol. 3- Ramba Ral

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin, Vol. 4- Jaburo

u/Mr5had0w · 1 pointr/evangelion

Amazon has all of them

Neon Genesis Evangelion, Vol. 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1421550792/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zalxDb1Y628H1

Roughly 60$ for the entire series. Better then the yearly COD

u/kaptain_carbon · 1 pointr/Metal

I am going to actually say you should not read Watchmen, which is usually high on people's list until you read more superhero stuff. the characters in that are superheroes cast in gritty realism.

Art / Graphic Novels

Maus -- very popular, very discussed, very good

Sandman -- Once you get over how 80's gothic this is, it is a superb story...for all 10 volumes.

TransMetropolitan -- Cyberpunk Hunter S Thompson

Fables -- Hands down one of the best series in terms of scope and planning.

Manga

Akira -- This will take you week to finish the whole series.

Pluto -- Though an actual knowledge of Astroboy would be wonderful for this, this manga is so good i was shocked at how sobering a manga could be.

Superhero

Batman -- I am going to break rank and say that Frank Miller's Batman miniseries The Dark Knight Returns isn't the best place to start atleast for Batman. It is a good read along with the Knightfall trilogy) but it is dense and famous becasue of when it was released. I am recommending Scott Snyder's new 52 Batman story arc Court of the Owls which is a two part arc edning with City of the Owls. This will also set you into current Batman. there are things that have happened before, the fight is against a new villian rather than an old one with tons of backstory. It is also drawn with style and grace and the whole thing is entertaining.

Green Lantern -- Rebirth -- This is completely one sided because I love Green Lantern and space shit. This is the beginning of the Geoff Johns run which will spill out into a huge decade long narrative culminating at The Blackest Night.



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As for other superheroes here are reading lists for DC and Marvel. It is really up to you what you find interesting. If you are into X-men, this podcast is really fun to get caught up with everything that has happened since the 70's. It is also hosted by a very knowledgeable husband and wife team.

u/lornjorn · 1 pointr/Gundam

Was there novels? I know there are manga translations.

https://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Suit-Gundam-Thunderbolt-Vol/dp/1421590557

u/tomvs123 · 1 pointr/nier

Here's the ones I've either bought or want. They're all official:

Grimoire Nier (Japanese only). There's fan translations on the web of this: https://www.amazon.com/GRIMOIRE-Project-Gestalt-Replicant-Japanese/dp/4048686712/

Drakengard 3 art book and guide (Japanese only). https://www.amazon.com/dp/4048660861/

Nier Automata world guide volume 1 (English). I suppose there might be a volume 2 coming in the future: https://www.amazon.com/NieR-Automata-World-Guide-1/dp/150671031X/

And for the poorly-translated novels. Get only if you're not irritated by bad sentence structure, typos, and translation errors.

https://www.amazon.com/NieR-Automata-Long-Story-Short/dp/197470162X/

https://www.amazon.com/NieR-Automata-Short-Story-Long/dp/1974701840/

u/AnEnchantedJockstrap · 1 pointr/comicbooks

From what I've read, the only versions that fit your description is the 35th Anniversary Boxset that Kodansha recently released. The individual paperback format they put out prior to this set is in L-R, as are the older Dark Horse editions.

u/choolete · 1 pointr/Manga_Collection

Yeah, I noticed you have the best editions of each so far. How about Akira 35th Anniversary Box Set ?

EDIT: Sorry, you are not OP!

u/ReubenFlagg · 1 pointr/TrueComicBooks

You are in luck.

Edit: Hopefully Domo comes next.

u/GeassedbyLelouch · 1 pointr/Gunnm

This one?

That's 6 volumes of the Deluxe Editions, 5 of them are the 1) I described above and the 6th one is the "1.5") from above.

u/wingsday1 · 1 pointr/manga

do you mean you have $15 more to spend like only $15 left on a gift card, or you need $15 more to get free shipping?

because if it's the later, solanin would be a good choice (at $15.28), if you're into seinen slice of life/dramas, I'm not finding a lot of other stuff that would work very well for that situation, other than maybe akira vol 1 ($16.99)?

if it's the former, you could try: I am a hero vol 1 if you're into zombies (I haven't read it personaly, but one of my buddies that is into zombies has and really likes it), Orange vol 1 is quite good if you like shoujo romance, FMA vol 1-3 if you're looking for something classic/ haven't read it yet.

Those are just some of the first things I thought of/came across, most other manga are closer to $10 so you may have a hard time finding exactly what you're looking for, I'm still surprised you can't search, or at least sort, by price range on amazon...

u/Graphic-Addiction · 1 pointr/MoviePosterPorn

Yes,it is complete, its original serialized run ran from 1982 to 1990. It was written and drawn by Katsuhiro Otomo, a one man army who would go on to also direct the film in 1988. The whole series is now collected into 6 massive volumes. You can find Vol 1. Here:
https://www.amazon.com/Akira-Vol-1-Katsuhiro-Otomo/dp/1935429000

u/wesStyle · 1 pointr/nier

For those who don't know what this book is:


This is a novelization of the game with some additional content. It was originally released in August 2017 and has been partly fan-translated not long after.

The English translation is done by the unknown people of VIZ who probably just bought the license and isn't connected to Square Enix (which is not even mentioned on the store page).

Thus the quality of the translation/localization is very debatable and it is advised to take it with a grain of salt until someone who've read the original can comment on it.

The "Vol.1" in the title, as well as the title itself, are most likely a localization choice to promote the next book which comes out in 2019.

The book is available on Amazon.

u/gladyskravitz · 1 pointr/nier
u/MyrMindservant · 1 pointr/LightNovels

All You Need Is Kill

Mardock Scramble is a pretty good cyberpunk novel.

Seconding recommendation for Crest of the Stars, but the new translation is not quite ready yet. Volume one is only getting released next month and then you can either wait for volumes 2 and 3, or pay for subscription at J-Novel Club website to read the ongoing translation. Or you can wait till all 3 volumes are finished and binge it then.
Banner of the Stars translation will start after they are done with the Crest.

By the way, all titles mentioned above are regular Japanese novels, rather than light novels. It's pretty rare for pure sci-fi to be published as a light novel.

As for magitek/science fantasy, Owari no Chronicle is quite good. It's only available as fan-translation, you can find it at Baka-Tsuki. And there's an informative review at MAL.

u/TrustMeIGotHaki · 1 pointr/evangelion

Thank you, I was thinking this might have been it but I guess not haha

u/Inuyasha8908 · 1 pointr/MangaCollectors

Not sure it deluxe, but it is holy night and other stories.


Edit. I just read the link. I guess it is deluxe.

Battle Angel Alita: Holy Night and Other Stories (Battle Angel Alita Deluxe) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1632367106/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_edHyCb6EZ562P

u/NumeroUno_HueHueHue · 1 pointr/manga
u/DarthSomebody · 1 pointr/manga

Amazon Germany still has it.

u/snootchybootches · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

read Akira

u/frabadoodle · 1 pointr/HighschoolDxD

&gt;Platinum edition?

Uhhh this thing.

So far i'd agree that he's a whiny little bitch, but he's kinda realistic tbh, if someone asked me to get in a giant fucking robot i'd nope the fuck out 100 times over...

u/citizenzac · 1 pointr/comicswap

Ok the Akira are these versions Volume 1 and Volume 2. Could I get a link to amazon or pics of your set?

u/Jujarmazak · 1 pointr/Gunnm

Hardcover collection condenses the comics volumes from (9) to (5) volumes only if I'm not mistaken, the boxed collection even comes with a 6th book that has several side stories, it's a good buy if you can get it with low cost shipping because otherwise it would be really expensive (weights 15 pounds)--&gt;https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Angel-Alita-Deluxe-Complete/dp/1632367114

Either order the five deulxe volumes one by one (I'm doing that) or continue on the kindle version (then there are the Last Order omnibus collections which are quite huge because they condense a lot of material since Last Order is way longer than Alita's original run XD)

u/ashypants · 1 pointr/AskReddit
u/clee-saan · 1 pointr/france

&gt; 43 épisodes ça peut être long

Y'a une trilogie de films résumés de deux heures chacun. Sinon y'a aussi un manga papier qui est vachement bien mais bon c'est un peu reuch, et y'a douze tomes, qui reprends l'histoire de l'anime originel.

u/ShallowDAWN · 1 pointr/Ghost_in_the_Shell

The new release in December was only a digital one as far as I know all around the world - it's sort of unclear if that is just a redo of a lot of the older stuff but it seems to be connected to [the new deluxe editions coming out in February] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1632364212/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;psc=1).

The caution at buying these by most people is the lack of original status, in that the heavy porn scenes are removed for less direct ones. While I agree this is not the best for people that want to experience it all I actually think you should get them and try to get your hands on the uncencored both. My reason for this is as the Deleux edition description says it is supervised by Shirow Masamune and is considered definitive, he has also been quoted several times on this sub as saying he believed that the sex scenes added nothing to them and were happy for them to be removed, as he seems to have continued this trend here. His reasons of course as all speculation if you read them, I've never read anything by him explaining why he liked them being removed but the usual things would be; wider audience possibilities or separation from his other work (you know what I mean) or the answer of 'taking flak' for it.

In the end, they are all still Ghost in the Shell and you should read it. Most people, however, going from SAC or the movies do not really get the mood of the manga and it is a bit fast paced in its movement between jocularity and philosophy and cop drama alongside its strong explanations of the cyberpunk ideas that Shirow explored. So be ready for something different if you are coming from those angles - I have always heard, and personally found, its best to do all the animated content then go to the manga.

u/yarkol · 1 pointr/steinsgate

$14.99 for canadians on amazon.ca

u/LacklusterBodyguard · 0 pointsr/Gundam

I've only watched the movie compilations of the original series and not the 43 episode run, so take my advice with a grain of salt, but I'd really recommend the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin manga from Vertical as a way to experience that story. The only downside is they can be a bit pricey: https://smile.amazon.com/Mobile-Suit-Gundam-Origin-Activation/dp/193565487X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1527692379&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;amp;keywords=gundam+the+origin