Bokurano: Ours

Bokurano: Ours is a seinen manga series written and illustrated by Mohiro Kitoh, serialized in Monthly Ikki between 2004 and 2009. The narrative follows a group of fifteen children who inadvertently sign a contract to pilot a giant robot named Zearth, only to discover that the machine runs on the pilot's life force. Kitoh crafted the story as a subversion of the mecha genre, focusing on the psychological gravity of the children's fates rather than traditional heroic tropes.

The series is noted for its stark, minimalist aesthetic and its unflinching look at the mundane lives of the protagonists before their inevitable sacrifices. Upon its release, it received significant critical attention for its somber tone and philosophical inquiry into the nature of duty and legacy. It remains a hallmark of dark, character-driven storytelling, often cited for the stark contrast between its science-fiction premise and the intimate, often tragic domestic circumstances of its cast.