The Climber is a story about seeking purpose, and the trials + tribulations that come with seeking out your penultimate goals. How much are you willing to sacrifice, how much is worth sacrificing? This is felt exceptionally in a dangerous sport such as mountaineering. While this is a "sports" manga in essence, it really feels nothing similar to any sports manga at all. The visual motifs throughout the story to convey emotion and feeling of a moment were amazing and creative in my opinion, which really brought everything together. A strong recommend for anyone who loves coming of age stories, this one is definitely moving. 10/10