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“Hiroki Endo's anthology showcases his philosophy and storytelling through diverse, character-driven short manga across two volumes.”
Tanpenshu
遠藤浩輝短編集
7.34
4,725 rank · 5,930 readers · 35 favorites
Seinen
Psychological
Drama
Sci-Fi
Slice of Life
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Synopsis
Hiroki Endo's anthology showcases his philosophy and storytelling through diverse, character-driven short manga across two volumes.
This collection is an amalgamation of work reflecting Hiroki Endo's philosophy and his outstanding ability to draw and to tell stories. Volume 1 1. Karasu to Shoujo to Yakuza (The Crows, the Girl and the Yakuza) 2. Kitto Kawaii Onnanoko dakara (Because You're Definitely a Cute Girl) 3. Kamisama nante Shinjiteinai Bokura no Tame ni (For Those of Us Who Don't Believe in God) Volume 2 1. Hang 2. Joshikousei 2000 (High School Girl 2000) 3-4. Platform 5. Boys Don't Cry
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Community consensus
Derived from 2 sampled reviews
7.5
/10
What 2 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 7.5
mode 6
σ 1.50
Agreement
Mostly aligned
σ 1.50 · some divergence
The polarity gap
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↑ 1.50
Running avg · Apr 2010 → Jul 2013
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9 “Hiroki Endo’s *Tanpenshu* offers a profound exploration of the "world as a stage" through masterful metafiction and a compelling look at the author's artistic evolution, marked by increasingly...”
- 6 “I am thoroughly impressed by the stunning artwork and the smart, philosophical exploration of darkness and despair throughout this collection. However, the stories often feel like unfinished drafts...”
Verbosity
Short · 50%
Medium · 0%
Long · 50%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Tanpenshu begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 8 × 2 ch × vol
- Total read 1h 04m approx
- Published Dec 1995 – Feb 2001
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M1334 catalog