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A motorcycle accident, bone cancer, a speeding truck crashing into a boy on a stolen bicycle--tragic life-changing events turn the worlds of three young men upside down. These three very different personalities have only one thing in common--their passion for basketball. (Source: VIZ Media) Note: Won an Excellence Prize for manga at the 2001 Japan Media Arts Festival.
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Who is the author and artist of the manga Real?
Real is written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue, the legendary mangaka best known for his massive basketball hit Slam Dunk. The series began serialization in Young Jump magazine in the late 1990s and is highly acclaimed for its mature storytelling.
What sport is featured in the Real manga?
The manga heavily focuses on wheelchair basketball, exploring the lives of three young men who are drawn to the sport after experiencing life-altering tragedies. It accurately portrays the rules and physical intensity of wheelchair basketball played at a highly competitive level.
How many volumes of the Real manga are currently published?
The series is ongoing but updates quite slowly; there are currently over 14 published volumes available in Japanese. English readers can purchase the series in physical format published by VIZ Media under their VIZ Signature imprint.
What are the main themes explored in Real?
Real explores dark and realistic themes such as physical disability, depression, societal rejection, and the psychological impact of tragic accidents. It follows a young man who lost the use of his legs in a motorcycle accident and another dealing with bone cancer.
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