“Privileged Shion befriends fugitive Nezumi, uncovering dark truths about utopian city No. 6.”
No.6
NO.6 [ナンバーシックス]
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Synopsis
Privileged Shion befriends fugitive Nezumi, uncovering dark truths about utopian city No. 6.
Life in the futuristic city No. 6 cannot get any better, especially for top-ranking student, Shion. Ever since he was two years old, he has lived peacefully in his district with a bright future ahead of him. However, on the night of his 12th birthday, his perfect life changed forever. Standing in front of his room's open window, an unknown injured boy of his age strangles him. Despite being in danger, he insists on tending to the stranger's wounds instead of setting him free. The intruder, a fugitive by the name of Nezumi, reveals to Shion that the city is not as immaculate as it seems. The following day, Nezumi leaves without a trace, and the incident renders Shion and his mother void of their elite status. Four years after that fateful stormy night, the most unimaginable events transpire, causing Shion to doubt the authorities sworn to protect his home. When he is falsely held responsible for these occurrences, he once again crosses paths with Nezumi, who spares him from permanent captivity. Now, as wanted criminals, Shion and Nezumi have no choice but to explore and unveil the pretentious facade of No. 6.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 16 sampled reviews
What 16 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.31 · split reception
5.8 pts
Recommenders 9.3 · others 3.5
↓ 1.69
Running avg · Dec 2012 → Feb 2024
- 10 “The manga is incredibly captivating and provides a much deeper explanation of the story compared to the anime adaptation. I have no criticisms to offer, as the narrative was so engaging that I...”
- 7 “The art is excellent, the story is masterfully crafted, and the character development for Shion and Nezumi is truly great. There are no notable criticisms to report, as the experience is...”
- 10 “The art is fantastic and the characters are significantly more developed and strong compared to the anime. I absolutely hate the anime dub and found the original anime ending unsatisfying, plus I...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — No.6 begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 35 × 9 ch × vol
- Total read 4h 40m approx
- Published Jan 2011 – Nov 2013
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M15179 catalog