Ongoing
“Aliens annihilate Earth; John and survivors search for new home while evading relentless alien attacks.”
MAD
MAD
7.66
2,207 rank · 8,149 readers · 64 favorites
Shounen
Survival
Action
Drama
Sci-Fi
Suspense
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Synopsis
Aliens annihilate Earth; John and survivors search for new home while evading relentless alien attacks.
Mysterious alien life-forms invade Earth! Most of humanity is wiped off the face of the planet. John, his sister, and the remaining survivors hope to find a new world to inhabit... But one day, they're targeted by aliens again! (Source: MANGA Plus)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 8 sampled reviews
7.8
/10
What 8 readers settled on.
86%
recommend
Score distribution
median 8
mode 8
σ 1.92
Agreement
Polarized
σ 1.92 · split reception
The polarity gap
4.7 pts
Recommenders 8.7 · others 4.0
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No
Score over time
↓ 0.25
Running avg · Nov 2024 → Apr 2026
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7 “The story is interesting, and the simple, realistic art style effectively creates a unique "graphic-novel" aesthetic. However, the plot relies heavily on common sci-fi tropes and follows a...”
- 10 “MAD is a hidden gem that excels through its well-executed post-apocalyptic setting, raw art style, and a deeply sincere portrayal of male friendship. There are no notable flaws to report, as the...”
- 10 “MAD features incredibly interesting, Fujimoto-esque characters that you will quickly get attached to, paired with a rough, expressive art style that perfectly captures the story's tone. While the...”
Verbosity
Short · 25%
Medium · 63%
Long · 13%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — MAD begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Published Jun 2024 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M76001 catalog