Maki Kouji's God Sider, published in WSJ for all but a year, from 1987 to 1988, is a largely forgotten work. There's an official (digital) release of all 8 volumes, yet there's virtually no information about the manga itself available in English, possibly due to being released with absolutely no fan fare or marketing from the publisher's behalf.
But as it is, God Sider is truly something worth checking, for the novelty factor and the chance to read one of the few WSJ battle shounen with a complete English translation.
So, what is God Sider about, and what is the appeal and reason someone should read
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 Alternative TitlesJapanese: ゴッドサイダー More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 8
Chapters: 78
Status: Finished
Published: May 11, 1987 to Nov 14, 1988
Genre:
Action
Demographic:
Shounen
Serialization:
Shounen Jump (Weekly) Authors:
Maki, Kouji (Story & Art) StatisticsScore: N/A1 (scored by - users) 1 indicates a weighted score. Ranked: #276482 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #28433
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Mar 6, 2025
I would first like to establish that I did not enjoy God Sider. Does that mean I think everyone won't enjoy God Sider? No. I think you need a specific kind of taste to appreciate God Sider.
Do you enjoy manga that's over the top with characters constantly pulling new attacks out of nowhere to stay alive for extensive periods of time? Do you enjoy a lot of blood and guts? Do you enjoy crazy character designs coupled with fantastic art? This may be a good pickup for you. The art is consistently very good and the action almost never stops. This makes for a manga ... |
