The Climber - Shinichi Sakamoto
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The Climber (Kokou no Hito) is a manga by Shinichi Sakamoto, based on the novel by Jirō Nitta. Published from 2007 to 2012 in Weekly Young Jump, it follows the journey of Buntarō Mori, a solitary climber facing his inner demons.
Buntarō Mori, an introverted student, stumbles upon climbing by chance. He quickly becomes passionate about the discipline, finding in the ascent of mountains an escape from his loneliness. His ultimate goal: to climb the east face of K2, one of the most dangerous in the world.
The manga delves deeply into Mori’s psyche, highlighting his struggles with depression, isolation, and the search for meaning. Each mountain he climbs symbolizes an internal battle, making the story as introspective as it is breathtaking.
Sakamoto’s artistic style is remarkable, blending detailed illustrations of mountain landscapes with metaphorical depictions of the protagonist’s emotional states. This fusion creates an immersive and emotionally rich visual experience.