138°E
Hiramatsu Masaki
- Mangaka
- Hiramatsu Masaki
- First published
- 2012
- Status
- Completed
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Action · Psychological · Anthology · Horror
- Content rating
- Safe
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138°E is a manga series authored by Masaki Hiramatsu, released during a period of experimentation within the seinen demographic. The work emerged from the niche landscape of Japanese alternative comics, characterized by its focus on psychological introspection and a distinct, minimalist visual style. The title refers to the geographic coordinate of 138 degrees east longitude, setting a thematic tone of exploration and displacement that permeates the narrative.
Hiramatsu’s approach to the series emphasizes atmospheric storytelling over conventional action beats, utilizing sparse dialogue to convey the internal states of the characters. While the work did not achieve mainstream commercial saturation, it was received by critics as a poignant example of artistic manga, noted for its steady pacing and the author's intentional, understated aesthetic choices that reflect a departure from more common genre tropes.
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