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“Post-apocalyptic Japan, 2130: super-powered outcasts called "Needless" survive in quarantined Blackspots.”
Needless
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7.61
2,463 rank · 10,130 readers · 260 favorites
Seinen
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Action
Comedy
Sci-Fi
Supernatural
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Synopsis
Post-apocalyptic Japan, 2130: super-powered outcasts called "Needless" survive in quarantined Blackspots.
Year 2130 -- after the third world war, large contaminated areas known as "Blackspots" formed all over Japan. Large Walls were used to quarantine off these "Blackspots". In time, signs of inhabitance appeared within these wastelands. Among the survivors who had been abandoned inside the Blackspots, labeled as "those who were unneeded", came forth possessors of uncanny abilities -- Fire, wind, brute strength...they were defined by their supernatural abilities. Others, fearful of their powers, expelled them and named them --- Needless! (Source: MU)
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Community consensus
Derived from 5 sampled reviews
7.6
/10
What 5 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 8
mode 8
σ 0.49
Agreement
Strong agreement
σ 0.49 · scores cluster tight
The polarity gap
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↑ 0.60
Running avg · Nov 2014 → Jan 2026
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 8 “Needless is an incredibly entertaining and funny series, boasting engrossing storytelling, paramount character development, and unpredictable, absurd plot twists. While the art style and the core...”
- 8 “This manga features incredibly strong world-building, an enjoyable power system, and lovely, consistent art that makes it a truly memorable experience. While the series suffers from lackluster,...”
- 8 “Needless features an amazing cast of characters and a unique art style, anchored by combat that is both a badass spectacle and deeply strategic. However, the experience is occasionally hampered by...”
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Short · 0%
Medium · 60%
Long · 40%
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A Manga Publication
- Format 114 × 16 ch × vol
- Total read 15h 12m approx
- Published Oct 2003 – Jun 2013
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M3811 catalog