リアル [Real]

Inoue Takehiko’s Real (2001–present, Shueisha) is a raw, character-driven manga series that follows three young men whose lives are irrevocably changed by wheelchair basketball. Rather than focusing on the game itself, the story explores themes of trauma, ambition, and redemption through the intersecting struggles of a former track star, a reckless biker, and a man paralyzed in an accident. Published in the same creator’s Weekly Young Jump, the series is celebrated for its unflinching emotional depth and nuanced portrayal of disability, earning it a place as a landmark work in sports manga that transcends the genre.