はだしのゲン [Hadashi no Gen]

Based on Keiji Nakazawa's own experience, this searing ten-issue series follows a young boy and his family struggling to survive in the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Published by Chobunsha from 1976 to 1987, Hadashi no Gen is a landmark of autobiographical manga, offering a raw, unflinching look at war's human cost. Nakazawa's dual role as writer and artist gives the story an unmatched personal urgency, making it a vital historical document and a powerful anti-war statement.