Needless
Imai Kami
- Mangaka
- Imai Kami
- First published
- 2004
- Status
- Completed
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Loli · Action · Comedy · Crossdressing
- Content rating
- Suggestive
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Where it came from
Needless, a manga series written and illustrated by Kami Imai, began its serialization in Ultra Jump in 2003. Set in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo that has been sectioned off following a mysterious World War III, the story explores a world populated by individuals possessing supernatural abilities, known as 'Needless.' The narrative follows a group of these outcasts as they navigate a landscape controlled by the powerful Simeon Corporation, blending elements of high-stakes action with a distinct, irreverent sense of humor.
Imai's art style is characterized by expressive, high-energy character designs and dynamic panel layouts that accentuate the series' focus on frantic combat sequences. The aesthetic captures a mid-2000s sensibility, balancing grim, dystopian world-building with an over-the-top, almost parodic approach to shonen tropes. During its run, the series was well-regarded for its stylistic flair and led to a 2009 anime adaptation by studio Madhouse, which further solidified its cult following among fans of supernatural action manga.
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