No. 6 Manga Omnibus 2

No. 6: The Manga #4-6

by Atsuko Asano, Hinoki Kino (Illustrator)

The classic dystopian manga returns! Experience the story of two boys who uncover a terrible conspiracy and turn City No. 6 on its head, in three collectible 3-in-1 omnibus editions featuring extra-large pages.

Includes volumes 4-6.

"THIS IS NO HOLY CITY. IT’S A MONSTER..."

The classic dystopian manga returns in three 3-in-1 omnibus editions! After stumbling across his childhood friend Safu’s favorite coat on the streets of West Block, Shion learns that she has been arrested and imprisoned in No. 6’s infamous Correctional Facility. He sets out alone to save her, but the ever-watchful Rat has other plans. Meanwhile, No. 6 prepares to launch a host of soldiers and armored vehicles in a manhunt through West Block. Shion’s and Rat’s fates grow ever more tightly intertwined as they embark on an impossible mission to No. 6, where Shion will learn the ugly history behind the “perfect” city.

Genres: Manga, Dystopia, Fiction, Comics, LGBT, Science Fiction, Queer

496 pages, Paperback

Published March 28, 2023

About the author

Japanese profile: あさのあつこ

Reviews

[Chelsea Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5 Stars: ‘NO.6 (Omnibus Vol.2)’ by Atsuko Asano.
→ Age Range: Young Adult.
→ Genre: Dystopian, Science Fiction.
→ Book Type: Manga.

Favourite Quote: ‘That wasn’t a thank-you kiss, was it? It was a goodnight kiss.’

In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★★
→ Setting: ★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★
→ Art (If Applicable): ★★★★

General Comments: NO.6 is translated by Kodansha Comics; story by Atsuko Asano, illustrated by Hinoki Kino. This is Volume 2. Reviewing Manga is complicated; thus, reviewing each volume - individually - does not reflect the overall enjoyment of the series. As such, the star-rating should be utilised as a guideline only. If anything, you should pick up NO.6. The intent of this work is to be a drastic and dramatic tale of two boys who uncover a terrible conspiracy in the city of NO.6. See Volume 1 for a more personal review.

Time Read: Three Days.
→ Audiobook: No.
→ Audiobook Narrator: -

Trigger Warnings:
→ Trypophobia.
→ Massacre.
→ Gore (Murder, Death and Injury).
→ Segregation.
→ Unethical Experimentation.

[Bethany *WickedB* · Rating 4 out of 5]

Talk about ending on a cliffhanger! Just like the last installment - I need the next!! There's nothing like a dystopian world hinging on the thoughts, emotions, and actions of some unlikely heroes. I love these characters with how many levels they have - just like ogres, they are onions with many layers.

[Sequoia Cron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Omnibus vol 2 containing vol 4 - 6.
The story is picking up speed, and so is the development of Shion and Rat's relationship. I'm looking forward to read the 3rd and final omnibus.

[froggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

i am now planning to get a tattoo of nezumi and shion

[endeavoursofvic · Rating 5 out of 5]

♥ still absolutely adore this ♥

[aster]

‘There are so many things I don’t understand… but how frightened I’d be if I were to lose you… that alone I understand perfectly.’
- Shion

‘Maybe you more than anybody… losing you is the thing I’m most frightened of. I’m so frightened, I can’t stand it. I want to make totally sure that you never go away.’
- Shion

‘I won’t pray… or cling to some god. I’ll show how I can believe in you two.’
- Dogkeeper

[Kaiya · Rating 5 out of 5]

a great continuation! shion trying not to lose himself in the face of murder, manipulation, and tragedy is really compelling.

Rat & Shion are surprisingly healthy for a couple in the middle of a dystopian society uprising

[Dylan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Took me longer to read than the last volume but could be because of school starting and stuff

[isbah ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

a story and themes i'll always hold onto dearly <3

[Mylah · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was too good man 😭 I sat down, picked it up, and read it cover to cover in one sitting 🥲🫶

[Mads · Rating 5 out of 5]

things really start to pick up in this one. very excited (and scared) to read the final installment.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

The whole series is great and I wholeheartedly recommend it!

[nash [larrythelatypus] · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have no idea what's gonna go down in the 3rd omnibus omg I'm so excited

[Marilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

GOD ITS SO GOOD

[Isabella Powers · Rating 5 out of 5]

(Physical book) The middle volumes of No. 6 are just perfect. Flew through this in like 3 hours

[Carina A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.75⭐

[Lisanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

ugh the characters in this series are next level. I adore them

[frau.meln · Rating 5 out of 5]

Der erste Pluspunkt beim Aufklappen des 2. Bandes war, dass es eine kurze Zusammenfassung aus dem ersten Teil und eine kurze Übersicht über die wichtigsten Personen gibt.

Es hat nicht lange gedauert, da hatte mich die Story rund um No. 6, Nezumi & Shion wieder voll im Griff. Vor allem, weil immer deutlicher wird, was sich die beiden bedeuten. Mein Fujoshi-Herz hat nicht nur einmal Herzklopfen bekommen.

Doch der weitere Handlungsverlauf ist alles andere als schön. Vor allem Shion kann nicht länger die Augen vor der Grausamkeit der Menschen verschließen. Kann er dennoch der bleiben, der er ist?
Und endlich erfahren Lesende mehr über Nezumis Vergangenheit. In Zusammenhang mit dieser, wird das Ausmaß des Abgrundes hinter No. 6 noch einmal verdeutlicht.

Dennoch bleiben nach wie vor Fragen ungeklärt, was die Spannung aufrecht erhält und mich neugierig auf die Auflösung des ganzen werden lässt.

Bisher bin ich wirklich fasziniert von dieser Kluft, die zwischen Menschlichkeit und dem Wunsch nach einer perfekten Gesellschaft aufgezeigt wird und wie lebendig die Charaktere ausgestaltet sind. Shion und Nezumi haben definitiv schon einen Platz in meinem Herzen.

[Lu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Asi moje nejoblíbenější manga série.