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“Hokusai, legendary Japanese printmaker, reinvents himself and style, battling isolation to create iconic art like "The Great Wave."”
Hokusai
北斎
7.33
4,939 rank · 1,104 readers · 10 favorites
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Synopsis
Hokusai, legendary Japanese printmaker, reinvents himself and style, battling isolation to create iconic art like "The Great Wave."
Hokusai is one of the most famous masters of Japanese prints, author of "The Great Wave of Kanagawa." After living 42 years as Souri Tawaraya, the artist decides to take the name of Hokusai in order to create a new and unique style, but in doing so he becomes a stranger in his own domain... Hokusai will have to struggle to find his place, live and impose the style that amazed Japan and the world
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9.5
/10
What 2 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 9.5
mode 9
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Not enough recommend signal yet
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Running avg · May 2021 → Jan 2023
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 10 “Hokusai is a masterpiece that functions as the "Citizen Kane" of the manga world, brilliantly capturing the soul and complex philosophies of its legendary subject. While the narrative intentionally...”
- 9 “This manga is a beautiful and pleasant tribute to the genius of Hokusai, featuring detailed, retro-style art and a captivating portrayal of the artist himself. While the supporting cast remains...”
Verbosity
Short · 50%
Medium · 50%
Long · 0%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Hokusai begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 3 vol ch × vol
- Published Jan 1986 – Jan 1987
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M13861 catalog