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“Anthology profiling eccentric historical figures: Ty Cobb, Lady Winchester, Typhoid Mary, Kou Yoshio, and Nikola Tesla.”
Henjin Henkutsu Retsuden
変人偏屈列伝
6.92
10,825 rank · 3,153 readers · 10 favorites
Seinen
Historical
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Synopsis
Anthology profiling eccentric historical figures: Ty Cobb, Lady Winchester, Typhoid Mary, Kou Yoshio, and Nikola Tesla.
This title explores the lives of several famous eccentrics and bizarre personages. From exceedingly violent baseball great Ty Cobb; to the mystery Lady Winchester who believed non-stop and nonsensical building of her house would protect her from vengeful spirits; the healthy but deadly infectious Typhoid Mary; bizarre and fickle 70's promoter Kou Yoshio; and the misunderstood, neurotic electricity great Nikola Tesla. [MAL]
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8.0
/10
What 4 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 8.5
mode 9
σ 1.22
Agreement
Mostly aligned
σ 1.22 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↓ 1.00
Running avg · Sep 2010 → Sep 2024
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9 “Lives of Eccentrics is an enjoyable read that masterfully explores the theme of human eccentricity while showcasing the fascinating evolution of Hirohiko Araki’s detailed art style. Although the...”
- 9 “This manga is an incredibly enjoyable collection of fascinating, true-life mini-biographies featuring historical figures with bizarre habits and behaviors. While the unique art style might be...”
- 8 “*The Lives of the Eccentrics* is a compelling and worthwhile collection that shines through its fascinating exploration of societal norms and Araki’s exquisite, atmospheric artwork. However, the...”
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Short · 50%
Medium · 0%
Long · 50%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Henjin Henkutsu Retsuden begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 7 × 1 ch × vol
- Total read 0h 56m approx
- Published Jun 1989 – Sep 2003
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M3051 catalog