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Medusa

“Vietnam-era Japan: idealistic siblings torn apart by clashing paths—politics vs. revolution.”

Medusa

31,139 rank · 141 readers · 0 favorites
Seinen Drama
12 volumes · 1990 - 1994 · Manga
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Vietnam-era Japan: idealistic siblings torn apart by clashing paths—politics vs. revolution.

Medusa is a story of siblings Tatsuo and Yoko, that starts during the peak of the turbulent Vietnam War years. Tatsuo is a straight-laced Tokyo College student, the adopted son of a liberal politician. His sister Yoko is a revolutionary who plans to change Japan through protest; he plans to change Japan by rising in politics. Despite their similar views and love for each other, their different approaches lead to a conflict that drives them apart.

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A Manga Publication

  • Format 12 vol ch × vol
  • Published Feb 1990 – Dec 1994
  • Source Manga media type
  • Ref. BS-M28829 catalog

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