め組の大吾 [Megumi no Daigo]

In the late 1990s, Shogakukan published Megumi no Daigo, a 20-issue manga series that follows a young firefighter’s journey through the high-stakes world of emergency rescue. Written and illustrated by Masahito Soda, the series is celebrated for its intense, realistic depiction of firefighting and the personal growth of its protagonist. Its gripping, character-driven narrative helped define the modern firefighter manga genre in Japan.