Edit: Ugh sorry about the title. matsumoto** it got autocorrected
Especially uncivilized planet, one of the best manga I ever read
The surrealism, innocence of main character, grittiness/rawness of reality made it so so beautiful
Other excellent works by jiro: jigoku no alice and wendy
Basically looking for poetic, experimental/avant garde manga with helpless characters against backdrop of harsh reality, surrealism, depth...I also like themes like corruption, mono no aware and unfulfilled dreams
homunculus is also a great example
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I haven't read any of your listed manga except Homunculus, but it sounds like Nijigahara Holograph and Oyasumi Punpun are the kind of manga you're looking for - lots of angst, despair and symbolism. Asano Inio is always good for an existential crisis or two. 
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Yeah I love asano...I've already read everything by him though 
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Have you read any works by Koike Keiichi? He's done some works of a psychedelic nature (so closer to Tropical Citron than the series you listed), but he's the closest I can think of to Matsumoto Jiro...
Also, Number Five might work.
Also, Number Five might work.
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I don't think there's a mangaka quite like Matsumoto Jiro.
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i havent read any done by that author, but with what you explained you should definitely try Annarasumanara. there is nothing quite like this one, its definitely poetic
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Marie no Kanaderu Ongaku. Other stuff my him will fit more.
The World Is Mine Same.
Dorohedoro It´s a harsh life and you will like the art.
What about Jisatsutou ?
Battle Royale is very trashy in this version but you should like the R-rated nature .
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The World Is Mine Same.
Dorohedoro It´s a harsh life and you will like the art.
What about Jisatsutou ?
Battle Royale is very trashy in this version but you should like the R-rated nature .
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Already read music of marie. One of my favourite manga
the world is mine looks perfect, thanks.
anything else?
the world is mine looks perfect, thanks.
anything else?
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It might be no news but I just have to mention YAMAMOTO Naoki.
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maybe one of the following
Majo
Mushishi
Ultra Heaven
Takemitsu Zamurai
Kinderbook
Hito Hitori Futari
Freesia too i guess and while you are at it might as well try Arigatou
Majo
Mushishi
Ultra Heaven
Takemitsu Zamurai
Kinderbook
Hito Hitori Futari
Freesia too i guess and while you are at it might as well try Arigatou
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