Mars
Yokoyama Mitsuteru
- Mangaka
- Yokoyama Mitsuteru
- First published
- 1976
- Status
- Completed
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Thriller · Science fiction · Action · Mecha
- Content rating
- Safe
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Where it came from
Mars was serialized in Shonen Magazine between 1976 and 1977, created by the legendary Mitsuteru Yokoyama, a pioneer of the medium known for iconic works like Tetsujin 28-go. The narrative emerged during a period of intense cultural interest in science fiction and extraterrestrial themes in Japan. Yokoyama designed the series to blend his signature mechanical sensibilities with a more philosophical, character-driven mystery, focusing on an enigmatic protagonist discovered on a remote island.
The series remains a quintessential example of Yokoyama’s mid-career transition into more mature, grounded storytelling. While it was overshadowed in popularity by his earlier robot epics, it has since been recognized for its distinct visual style and its influence on later science fiction manga. Critics have noted that Yokoyama’s clean, precise linework provides a clinical, detached atmosphere that perfectly complements the protagonist's alien nature, solidifying the series as a significant, if often overlooked, chapter in the creator's vast bibliography.
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