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"2001 Nights" is a Japanese hard science fiction manga written and illustrated by Yukinobu Hoshino, originally serialized in the mid-1980s. The series depicts humanity's expansion into outer space through a collection of loosely connected short stories. It draws heavy inspiration from classic science fiction literature and the 1968 film "2001: A Space Odyssey," exploring themes of space exploration, evolution, and artificial intelligence. The manga was licensed for an English-language release by Viz Media.
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How is 2001 Nights structured?
2001 Nights is a hard science fiction manga made from loosely connected stories about humanity's expansion into space. Yukinobu Hoshino serialized it in Monthly Super Action from 1984 to 1986, and Futabasha collected it in three volumes.
Is 2001 Nights a sequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey?
No. Its title and visual ideas acknowledge 2001: A Space Odyssey, but the manga develops its own stories about space travel, science, religion, and human survival. It also draws on the structure of One Thousand and One Nights.
When was 2001 Nights released in English?
Viz Media began publishing the manga in North America in 1990. The early English release appeared as a ten-issue comic series before later collected editions. [The Comics Journal](https://www.tcj.com/2001-nights/)
Were there animated versions of 2001 Nights?
Yes. The 1987 OVA Space Fantasia 2001 Nights adapted the manga, and the 2009 animated project TO presented two related space stories.
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