Land of the Lustrous
Houseki no Kuni
In a world inhabited by crystalline lifeforms called The Lustrous, every unique gem must fight for their way of life against the threat of lunarians who would turn them into decorations. Phosphophyllite, the most fragile and brittle of gems, longs to join the battle. When Phos is instead assigned to complete a natural history of their world, it sounds like a dull and pointless task. But this new job brings Phos into contact with Cinnabar, a gem forced to live in isolation. Can Phos’s seemingly mundane assignment lead both Phos and Cinnabar to the fulfillment they desire?
(Source: Kodansha USA)
Note: Nominated for the 8th Manga Taisho in 2015.
In a world inhabited by crystalline lifeforms called The Lustrous, every unique gem must fight for their way of life against the threat of lunarians who would turn them into decorations. Phosphophyllite, the most fragile and brittle of gems, longs to join the battle. When Phos is instead assigned to complete a natural history of their world, it sounds like a dull and pointless task. But this new job brings Phos into contact with Cinnabar, a gem forced to live in isolation. Can Phos’s seemingly mundane assignment lead both Phos and Cinnabar to the fulfillment they desire?
(Source: Kodansha USA)
Note: Nominated for the 8th Manga Taisho in 2015.
In a world inhabited by crystalline lifeforms called The Lustrous, every unique gem must fight for their way of life against the threat of lunarians who would turn them into decorations. Phosphophyllite, the most fragile and brittle of gems, longs to join the battle. When Phos is instead assigned to complete a natural history of their world, it sounds like a dull and pointless task. But this new job brings Phos into contact with Cinnabar, a gem forced to live in isolation. Can Phos’s seemingly mundane assignment lead both Phos and Cinnabar to the fulfillment they desire?
(Source: Kodansha USA)
Note: Nominated for the 8th Manga Taisho in 2015.
- 100
The most genuinely human tale to be told
- 100
Houseki no Kuni is a masterpiece in the highest regard.
Entre o Brilho da Joia e a Luz da Lua: uma review sobre Houseki no Kuni
- 98
A dive into Ichikawa's outlook on the facets of humanity and why Houseki no Kuni means so much to me
A story of pain in search of happiness
It was the best of gems, it was the worst of gems.
- 95
Une quête de sens en 108 chapitres.
Land of the Lustrous is a mesmerizing journey.
- 92
HnK is an excellent portrayal of human emotion
- 90
A manga with amazing character development
