BLAME!

Manga 1997–2003 Japan Finished 66 chapters 10 volumes

★ 8.1 / 10 63,398 tracking

ActionDramaHorrorPsychologicalSci-Fi

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Synopsis

In a future version of Earth, there is a city grown so chaotically massive that its inhabitants no longer recall what “land” is. Within this megastructure the silent, stoic Killy is on a mission to find the Net Terminal Gene—a genetic mutation that once allowed humans to access the cybernetic NetSphere. Armed with a powerful Graviton Beam Emitter, Killy fends off waves of attacks from fellow humans, cyborgs and silicon-based lifeforms. Along the way, he encounters a highly-skilled scientist whose body has deteriorated from a lengthy imprisonment who promises to help Killy find the Net Terminal Gene, once she settles a score for herself… (Source: Kodansha USA) Note: Includes one extra chapter.

About

BLAME! is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 1997, spanning 66 chapters, collected across 10 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2003).

Why readers enjoy BLAME!

BLAME! appeals to readers of Action manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Drama, Horror, Psychological, Sci-Fi elements. This combination of Action, Drama, Horror, Psychological, Sci-Fi sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

BLAME! is written by Tsutomu Nihei, with art by Tsutomu Nihei.

Reception

BLAME! holds an average score of 8.1 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 4,296 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout BLAME! include: Cyborg, Seinen, Post-Apocalyptic, Cyberpunk, Robots, Survival, Travel, Body Horror. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.