The Climber
Viz · 2025–present · 5 issues
About the series
A quiet, introspective manga from Viz, The Climber (2025–present) follows a solitary young man's obsessive pursuit of mountain climbing as a path to self-discovery. Written and illustrated by Shin'ichi Sakamoto, this five-issue series is a psychological and physical odyssey, renowned for its breathtaking, detailed art and meditative pacing. It matters as a modern classic of the sports genre, transforming a niche pursuit into a profound exploration of human endurance and solitude.