Hirohiko Araki, Kohei Horikoshi, More Authors Illustrate 18 World History Manga Covers

If you've ever wanted to see famous historical figures like Winston Churchill, Napoleon Bonaparte, Leonardo Da Vinci and Vladimir Lenin drawn by the creators of your favorite manga, then you've come to the right place.As part of their 100th anniversary celebra

If you’ve ever wanted to see famous historical figures like Winston Churchill, Napoleon Bonaparte, Leonardo Da Vinci and Vladimir Lenin drawn by the creators of your favorite manga, then you’ve come to the right place.

As part of their 100th anniversary celebrations, Japanese publisher Shueisha announced that a revamped edition of educational series Gakushu Manga: Sekai no Rekishi (“Manga Learning: World History”) will be released on October 4, 2024 with 18 new covers drawn by famous manga illustrators.

Here’s the full collection and volume guide:

Civilizations of the Orient and Mediterranean – Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece by Yasuhisa Hara (Kingdom)

The Beginning of Chinese Civilization and Empire – From Yellow River to Tang Dynasty by Hiroyuki Asada (Renka)

The Glory of the Colossal Roman Empire – Ancient Rome and Byzantine by Kohei Horikoshi (My Hero Academia)

Islamic World and India – The Rise and Fall of Dynasties and Religion by Kozueko Morimoto (Gokusen)

Christianity and Europe’s Growth – Europe in the Middle Ages by Yuki Tabata (Black Clover)

Mongolia and East Asia – From Song to Early Qing Dynasty, Korea by Fusako Kuramochi (A-Girl)

Renaissance and the Reformation – Early Modern Europe by Posuka Demizu (The Promised Neverland)

Europe’s Sovereign Nations – Absolute Monarchy and Enlightened Despotism by Io Sakisaka (Blue Spring Ride)

Industrial Revolution and American Independance – The Emergence of Capitalism by Hikaru Miyoshi (Moriarty the Patriot)

The French Revolution and the Path to Nation-Statehood – Dawn of Freedom, Human Rights and Independence by Hirohiko Araki (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure)

Modernization and Imperialism – Expansion of Great Powers and Colonies by Yusei Matsui (Assassination Classroom)

The Opium War and Xinhai Revolution – Republic of China from Late Qing by Masanori Morita (Fist of the North Star)

The First World War and Russian Revolution – From Total War to International Cooperation by Satoru Noda (Golden Kamuy)

Politics for the Masses and the Great Depression – Interwar Period of Prosperity and Turmoil by Shinichi Sakamoto (Innocent)

The Second World War and the United Nations – The Greatest Casualty in Human History by Tatsuya Endo (SPY x FAMILY)

The Cold War and Confrontation Between East and West – Two Superpowers and a Third Force by Shinichi Sakamoto

Multipolarization of the World – Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa by Mari Yamazaki (Thermae Romae)

Globalization’s Advancement – 21st Century Challenges by Posuka Demizu