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Houseki no Kuni

Land of the Lustrous

ActionDramaFantasyMysteryPsychologicalSci-Fi
Score
8.9
Rank
#10
Popularity
#47
Members
84,677
Status
FINISHED
Chapters
120
Volumes
13
Type
MANGA

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) Notes: - Includes 12 extra chapters. - Nominated for the 8th Manga Taisho in 2015.

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SXNGXNGScore 9.2/10

HnK is an excellent portrayal of human emotion

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BeatriceScore 9.8/10

A dive into Ichikawa's outlook on the facets of humanity and why Houseki no Kuni means so much to me

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