Aka to Kuro: Manga de Dokuha - Recommendations

• Vol: 1; Ch: 4
• 1997

• Vol: 1; Ch: 10
• 2014

In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after breaking parole, agrees to care for a factory worker's daughter. The decision changes their lives forever.

• Vol: 8; Ch: 33
• 2013 - 2016

Jean Valjean, a starving man who commits an act that will haunt him for the rest of his life; Cosette, a young orphan girl; Javert, an obsessed policeman; Marius, a revolutionary who inspires the working classes. These unforgettable characters and more make up the cast of Victor Hugo’s classic novel, Les Misérables, renowned as one of the greatest works of Western literature.

• Vol: 1; Ch: 9
• 2020 - 2021

In early 19th century France, Napoleon’s First Empire collapsed and the Bourbon monarchy was restored. Recognized genius painter Théodore Géricault exhibited The Raft of the Medusa, a realistic depiction of a tragic accident, at the Salon and brought about controversy. With a composition based on historical records and dynamic drawings, this work dramatically portrays the life of “the pioneer of modern art” in pursuit of the essence of art.

• Vol: 3; Ch: 15
• 2022 - 2023

• Vol: 2; Ch: 12
• 2012 - 2013

In the late 19th century in Paris, Theodorus van Gogh, famous art dealer in Paris and the branch manager of the prestigious Goupil & Cie patroned exclusively by Bourgeoisie clients, seeks to embrace new art talents and techniques. However, the period is full of the prestigious and conservative who think that art belongs solely to the upper echelon of the society whereas commoners are considered as unable to appreciate art. Stating that "Destroying the system from within is more interesting", Thedorus struggles to overcome the obstacle by bringing forth works which depict the truth and daily lives of people which are not acknowledged by the academy.

• Vol: 1
• 2019

Beneath the skies of Paris in 1815, Katherine, an English-born young woman brimming with curiosity, awaits the arrival of a certain man. In order to expose the traitors who have been spilling her country's secrets to France, she and her escort are to act together, masquerading as man and wife... But when her "husband" finally appears, Katherine is left at a loss for words. She is to play the wife of Major Daniel Ross, the brute who toyed with her best friend's affections long ago and caused her no end of sorrow! Nevertheless, there is something alluring in Daniel's gaze, inviting her into an adventure of romance yet unknown...

• Vol: 1; Ch: 6
• 2016

• Vol: 1; Ch: 6
• 2014 - 2015

• Vol: 1+
• 2022 - ?

Set in Paris in 1890, the year Van Gogh passed away, this what-if historical drama depicts the meeting of 8-year-old prodigy artist Pablo Picasso and free-spirited painter Vincent Van Gogh.