“After Tokyo's devastating earthquake, college senior Jin and gothic lolita Nanako struggle to survive societal collapse.”
51 Ways to Save Her
彼女を守る51の方法
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Synopsis
After Tokyo's devastating earthquake, college senior Jin and gothic lolita Nanako struggle to survive societal collapse.
Tokyo—a bustling city brimming with technology and culture—is the heart of Japan. It is the center of the country's government, acts as its economic hub, and attracts thousands of people from tourists to businessmen worldwide. All seems well, until a terrifying 8.1 magnitude earthquake brings the city to its knees. The calamitous event destroys schools, hospitals, and other critical national infrastructure—leaving hundreds dead and thousands homeless without food or water. Jin Mishima is a 21-year-old college senior who is caught up in the earthquake. Accompanying him is his old friend, the outlandish gothic lolita Nanako Okano. Together, the two must survive the harsh social and practical realities brought about by the earthquake—in a Tokyo where crime is rife, no person is safe, and only the combined effort of the survivors can end the anarchy of the city's crumbling society.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 6 sampled reviews
What 6 readers settled on.
Strong agreement
σ 0.69 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 0.83
Running avg · Jun 2010 → Apr 2025
- 8 “This manga offers a deeply grounded and psychologically disturbing depiction of how different people react to the tragedy of a natural disaster. While the content is incredibly intense and...”
- 7 “The art is highly effective in its depiction of a disaster, and the story serves as a compelling, informative guide to the physical and psychological realities of surviving a major earthquake....”
- 9 “This post-apocalyptic manga is an unmissable work that excels through its profound thematic exploration of ethics, sacrifice, and the transience of life, paired with a diverse cast that brings...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — 51 Ways to Save Her begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 49 × 5 ch × vol
- Total read 6h 32m approx
- Published May 2006 – Aug 2007
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M8704 catalog