Eden: It’s an Endless World! - Hiroki Endo
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Eden: It's an Endless World! is a major seinen work that blends science fiction, political intrigue, and human drama. Hiroki Endo depicts a post-apocalyptic world where survivors of a global pandemic struggle to rebuild society amid power struggles and ideological conflicts.
In the near future, the “Closure Virus” has wiped out 15% of the global population, causing the collapse of political systems and the rise of new powers. Among them is Propater, an authoritarian organization aiming to establish a new world order. The story primarily follows Elijah Ballard, the son of a former scientist turned drug lord, who finds himself entangled in the ongoing war for control and ideological dominance in this devastated world.
The manga is known for its non-linear storytelling, exploring the intersecting fates of numerous characters through flashbacks and varied narrative arcs. Endo tackles deep themes such as human resilience, the search for meaning, spirituality, and the dangers of technological overreach. His realistic and detailed art style heightens immersion into this complex, morally ambiguous universe.
Serialized between 1997 and 2008 in Kodansha’s Monthly Afternoon, Eden spans 18 volumes. The French edition was published by Panini Manga from 2003 to 2009, with a new double-volume reissue launched in 2021. The series received international acclaim, including “Best Manga of 2007” by Wizard magazine in the U.S.