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.
Format
Manga
Chapters
108
Volumes
13
Characters
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Staff
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Status Distribution
Current
22%·16,755
Planning
47%·36,679
Paused
5%·4,183
Dropped
1%·1,086
Completed
25%·19,195
Score Distribution
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Frequently asked questions
How many chapters does Land of the Lustrous have?
Land of the Lustrous has 108 chapters across 13 volumes.
Is Land of the Lustrous completed?
As of now, Land of the Lustrous has finished.
When was Land of the Lustrous published?
Land of the Lustrous was published from October 25, 2012 to April 25, 2024.
What kind of manga is Land of the Lustrous?
Land of the Lustrous is a manga, originally from Japan.