Memories of Emanon (1 Volume/9 Chapters)
Its hard to find the words that accurately express just how wonderfully magnificent Memories of Emanon actually is. The story in its entirety was astoundingly articulate, ravishingly studious, and enigmatically captivating. Kenji Tsuruta conveys pure artistic endearment in brilliant fashion throughout this fabulous publication.
What would you do if you had a three billion year old memory? Would you melancholically reminiscence over past experiences, would you nostalgically ponder the meaning of life, or would you stand idle by and simply observe as time passes? I was fascinated with this wondrous tale that encompasses beauty in the truest sense of the word.
Emanon
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Alternative TitlesJapanese: おもいでエマノン More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 1
Chapters: 9
Status: Finished
Published: Sep 19, 2006 to Jan 19, 2008
Genre:
Drama
Demographic:
Seinen
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Your Feelings Categories Jun 3, 2010
After I had read Omoide Emanon's description, I was positive that it would be an experience out of the ordinary. Having finished it, it left me with a feeling hard to describe, the closest one being pure awe.
The story starts off on a cruiser en route to the southernmost of Japan. Sitting cuddled in a blanket against the cold outer wall of the ship, an ordinary male high school student soon finds himself in the company of the not-so-ordinary titular character Emanon: a beautiful young woman with long, lustrous hair, a wave of freckles sprinkled across her nose and a memory as massive as the ... Jun 3, 2010
How would it feel to have 3 billion years of memory? My brain can’t even begin to comprehend something so vast. And yet, this is exactly what this manga is about.
Honestly, it's hard for me to find the right words to describe this manga. I don't want to simply recommend a manga because it's good. I want to share an experience. I won’t hesitate to say that this, at least for me, was a masterpiece. Of course, it’s not perfect, but after reading tons of mangas, Omoide Emanon was like a pearl in the sea of clichéd and boring stories. First of all, let me ... Oct 8, 2015
Imagine having a three billion old memory that encompasses everything that has happened, even that of the origination of life itself. Is it possible to cope with it? How will your life and surroundings affect you and vice versa? Omoide Emanon is a heartwarming and fascinating tale of a 17 year-old girl who possesses an ancient memory that dates up to the creation of life.
The approach on the narrative is utterly fascinating and well done; it is narrated in a span of a couple of hours, then makes a jump to the future. The story is established in 1967, which starts off by slowly building ... Jan 19, 2024
Is Emanon a pretty unique manga? I can't say for sure, but yes, he does have charm. It's the type of reading recommended for a clear mind, early in the morning or at the end of an afternoon, as the entire story is basically two people talking on a boat trip. It's interesting to see a character who has a memory of billions of years and the way she deals with the weight of that and knowing that she will never die, at the same time as we see what her presence does to other people's lives.
Omoide Emanon is a reflective and contemplative manga. It ... Jul 20, 2020
The feeling when reading this story is sensational! The art and the little things convey something very good, I saved images of the manga all the time so beautiful. Wow, it was by far one of the best feelings when reading a manga.
The story is also very good and interesting, her real problem when she sees me is being so short. It deals with a girl who literally has the memory of all life on earth, 3 billion years of memory. The story in my view had many philosophical points. How I wish there were many chapters or even a book about it. Oct 10, 2020
Will make this review short. Thanks for reading in advance.
Story - 7 Art - 8 Character - 8 Enjoyment - 7 Memories of Emanon is a short, sad story of this wander with no name possessing a 3 billion-year-old memory of life on earth, not just human life, the life before as well, the entire evolution. Whilst the premise may seem great, the story is just a cut of one of the multiple different eras the wandered dubbed 'Emanon' goes through. Emanon is interesting, she leaves you with quite a bit of vague denotations such as a one I will give. You can tell that she has been wandering ... Jun 6, 2010
Omoide Emanon is a short manga, adapted from a japanese speculative fiction. The story revolves around a young compulsive man, who meets a mysterious wandering girl, referring to herself as "Emanon". The man becomes aware of the fact that Emanon's memory begins 3 billion years ago, with the formation of life, and will continue to be passed down, in the fashion she received it, to her offspring. This short manga illustrates the affect the two have on each other, and the unique nature of their relationship beautifully, seeking to assert a claim about the tricky topic of purpose.
The highlight of this manga would definitely ... Jul 12, 2014
I really find it difficult to talk about Omoide Emanon. I think the word I'm looking for is alexithymia. It really is rare for me to read something like this, actually this is the first thing I've ever read of this kind. I picked this up from a list of one of my friend and I'm glad that I had the pleasure of stumbling upon this little gem, quite frankly I think this is one of the best one-shot manga ever written. This was originally published as a story by Shinji and later Kenji's editor asked him to start working on this. And later it
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Mar 13, 2020
A work that doesn't sell itself by the conceit, it just sells the conceit.
Its awesome how something so short can be so fascinant, I got really involved by the idea and by the interaction of the characters, even though it was brief. The conceit. The conception of Emanon is consistent enough for the story get close to perfection. The Emanon's billions of years were pass on a few of pages and have a shallow explanation, but it gives me space to imagine satisfatorily how was to Emanon. Even though its absurd to imagine that one generation had survive for billions of years, and that ... Jun 1, 2016
I randomly came across this manga when i was in the library with some friends. The cover caught my eye and i curiously lifted the book off the shelf. After inspecting both the front and back cover i had my hopes raised. I was hoping for a sad, slow-paced story about a lonesome girl and the ocean, and i got more than what i was expecting.
The art. Yes this was the main point that i loved about this manga. I simply love rugged, imperfect backgrounds with plenty of detail and shadows. You can probably tell by my profile, but this was more than i asked ... Apr 27, 2021
A short review: Memories of Emanon is mystical in its premise, oddly nostalgic in tone, and amazing to read. Go read it, it is a perfect short story.
I want to spend the rest of this review writing somewhat of a reflection that also serves as a preface to the story. To start, I want to say that as of this writing, I have only read Memories of Emanon, and not a single chapter of the follow up series, titled Sasurai Emanon. Memories of Emanon itself is a self contained story that is adapted from a short story by Shinji Kajio. The manga itself is actually also ... May 17, 2022
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The following is not my usual style of reviewing, but given the material in question, I felt it necessitated a different approach. Nevertheless, I hope you enjoy reading. Back in 2014, I boarded a train from New York City to go back home. It was packed, the skies were overcast, and the air was as though it could downpour at any moment. The only seat available before the first stop was across from me, and I hoped that no one would take it. I prefer to be undisturbed on planes, trains, or buses, if I can help it. When I travel, I put on a slightly-sour ... Jan 4, 2020
The year is 1967 and a broken hearted college student is headed back home on a ferryboat. Laying on the floor covered in his blanket with a sci-fi novel in his hand. A woman sits next to him with a cigarette in her hand. One thing leads to another and they end up having a conversation at the ferryboat's diner. The mysterious woman shares her story about her life.
An unbelievable story no one would believe except for a young man with a love for science fiction. Saying it's about a man meeting a unique woman while heading back ... Jan 31, 2021
[Spoilers ahead!]
Essentially it's only 2 long chapters, but there's a lot to unpack; mainly the strong theme of existentialism. Emanon is haunted by her unique ability and the narrator is just some guy who doesn't really know what he's doing or where he's going in life. The narrator could easily be a projection of most young adults (the writer himself was a university student when he first conceived the story, after all!); the transition from teenagehood to adulthood with all its ups and downs is a period of life often ignored or not explored enough in fiction, so it was nice to see the main ... Sep 18, 2024
"Traveling... wandering... that is my instinct; an impulse that comes from within me. I believe my destiny is to wander forever."
For me, Omoide Emanon is a work that everyone should read at some point in their lives. The light and enjoyable way the narrative unfolds contrasts with the complexity and depth of the story, making immersion even more intense. The artwork is stunning, possessing a unique quality that gives it its own personality. Omoide Emanon is a profound poetry about cycles and change. What would you do if you had a memory of three billion years? Remembering every action and decision, no matter how insignificant, while ... Jan 5, 2024
Eternity. We don't know what it truly means, the importance of the concept, or how a person designed to live among it is meant to take it.
I usually gravitate towards the idea when framed in an existential crisis. Eternity scares me to the core, every time I hear about it, I wonder how I'd react if confronted with it. Cue in, the wandering girl. The embodiment of eternity, a being that's got every memory since the very first inception. One being, with memories spanning billions of years. The antithesis of logic, the impossibility of such a concept, much more impossible for this person to be ... Nov 17, 2023
This is the story of a man lost in time, lost in his own memories and still regretting what could have happened if he acted differently at a specfific time in his life.
It's also the story of a 3 billion years old memory girl. I enjoyed the art, right after finishing reading that in one sitting, it's like my brain was deep fried than put in the freezer. This manga is very complex and has a lot of layers in just 9 chapters but it's definitely worth trying. The way the story enrolls feels pretty natural, the narrator tells his life how it is, and ... Jul 6, 2023
Memories of Emanon is an exercise in atmosphere. It can smoothly transition from emanating a strong feeling of profound loneliness to a warm environment of a fleeting and perfect love.
Kajio takes and age-old concept, of an immortal in a mortal world, and transforms it into something far more complex and unique. The subtle way that it addresses how Emanon preserves a few perfect, infinitely lasting memories by taking no chances of having them soiled by bad ones is fantastic. Tsuruta's art is wonderful, and it is very clear how much he enjoys drawing Emanon. He effortlessly conjures atmospheres through his art. It is very slightly ... Sep 1, 2022
This was the first extraordinary manga that I've read. When I say "extraordinary" I mean not focused on romance, action or fantasy or anything in particular. I would define it as slice of life with a twist. It left me speechless, the art, the dialogues, feelings, the thought behind it all and just the idea in its core. I loved every bit of it. It makes you wonder and think, it's very engaging in that way and that's what I like about it - I never felt this way about a manga or thought that it's possible to feel about it the same way I
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