Bokurano

Description

From Viz:
One summer, fifteen kids innocently wander into a nearby seaside cave. There they meet a strange man who invites them to play an exciting new video game. This game, he explains, pits a lone giant robot against a horde of alien invaders. To play the game all they have to do is sign a simple contract. The game stops being fun when the kids find out the true purpose of their pact.

Notes: Received Excellence Prize from Japan Media Arts Festival in 2010.

Type

Manga

Related Series

Bokurano Alternative (Novel) (Alternate Version)

Associated Names

Bokurano: Ours

Sống còn

ぼくらの

地球防衛少年

Groups Scanlating

Hox

Mangascreener

Latest Release(s)

c.65 (end) by Hox 16 years ago

c.63-64 by Hox 16 years ago

c.62 by Hox 16 years ago

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Status in Country of Origin

11 Volumes (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?

Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter

Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1

Ends at Vol 5, Chap 28 (EP 13) Different thought & diverges into an original ending

User Reviews

Bokurano by bully_jesus

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4 topics, 9 posts

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User Rating

Average: 8.3 / 10.0 (729 votes)

Bayesian Average: 8.22 / 10.0

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Last Updated

August 18th, 2025 11:04am PDT - 2 weeks ago

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Genre

Action Horror Mature Mecha Mystery Psychological Sci-fi Seinen Tragedy
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Original Publisher

Shogakukan

Serialized In (magazine)

Ikki (Shogakukan)

Licensed (in English)

Yes

English Publisher

Viz (11 Vols - Complete)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

Weekly Pos #806

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Monthly Pos #1725

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3 Month Pos #2717

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6 Month Pos #3234

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Year Pos #4433

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List Stats

On 790 reading lists

On 1458 wish lists

On 1587 completed lists

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Quick Review

by Skits
16 years ago

Rating: N/A

After starting this manga, I was a bit confused by the plot. It sounded too simple. I was very wrong. The story has me on the verge of heart wrenched tears. This is a must read, and so far a depressing one at that.

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Very Interesting

by nail80
16 years ago

Rating: 8.5 / 10.0

I took some of my time to read this and i'm glad i did. I really like Psychological manga, mainly because i graduated in philosophy.
There are some very interesting points made by some of the characters. Each has a very distinctive personality, i ended up hating some and liking others, the character development is amazing.
This manga is dark and shows that life isn't easy, something not only shown in the characters lives, but in the whole picture.
The pace is good, the plot and the twists are very well done.
There were however some chapters that just didn't work for me. Because of that i can't give this a better grade, but in conclusion it was a great experience, it made me think, it made me pay attention, and that is what a manga of this genre should do to the reader.

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An interesting one, to say the least.

by Crenshinibon
17 years ago

Rating: 8.3 / 10.0

Bokurano is daring, if nothing else. It's willing to explore themes that are as negative as you can really imagine, and then somehow become more bleak with each passing chapter. The mangaka seems to have a fascination with the concept of life having no "magical solutions," but his attempts to convey this message often result in extremes.

Regardless of that, Bokurano is a pretty interesting story. There's a lot of strong character development with a variety of different personality types, and I'm fairly certain that almost anyone who reads this will find at least one character that they can project themselves into a bit. The essential conundrum and overlaying theme of powerlessness can get overwhelming at times, but on the whole I find myself enjoying this series every time I read a new chapter. It's worth a read if you don't mind feeling a little depressed, and it might just give you some cynicism to ponder a bit.

... Last updated 16 years ago

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From a mecha fan

by kaloo
17 years ago

Rating: 8.0 / 10.0

This series is depressing as hell. That is probably the best way to start. For some reason though I couldn't stop reading it. The plot was interesting. The characterizations were unique. The mechs were beautifully designed. I need to go find something happy now to get out of the foul mood it put me in though. Though with the plot it'd be hard not to be a bit sad as you read it.
The ending is satisfying.

... Last updated 16 years ago

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Great Psycological Manga

by markdarkangel
17 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

Well considering i hate reading mecha manga, i find this... pretty good. The psycological is amazing, ur always asking yourself what kind of story will the other characters have behind them. It has a twisted sence of fate and the plot... well it not much of a plot but to just to fight for the earth. I wouldn't recommend this for any who likes happy/ slice of life that makes you feel good, but i recommend for people who will enjoy a great psycological manga with depressing stories and not nice people.
Overrall, the down side to it is that the art is...bah, but i recomend you get started on reading this.

EDIT: I don't think i would recommend watching the anime for Bokurano. It's completey way off track from the manga and the rules changed in it because the director hated the manga because he didn't want all of them to die. Also, it's lifeless and would not entertain you like the manga would.

Edit after ending: The ending was really good, can't imagine it any other way. I'm just glad the author didn't come with some half-assed ending to revive everyone which would have taken away from the story itself.

... Last updated 16 years ago

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Good for a read

by barbapapa
18 years ago

Rating: 6.0 / 10.0

It's an intriguing, dark take on the genre (call it mecha if you like, though it's unlike anything you've read/seen before). In a way it's a collection of stories about 15 (give or take) children, all tied together by the red line running through the story. As more and more information gets out about what's behind Zearth and it's opponents, things turn out to be very different than they seemed at first.
I have to say I'm not a big fan of Mohiro Kitoh; he can get extremely preachy in his storytelling. And the art is very minimalistic and sterile, though I'm not sure if I would call it bad. It's an acquired taste, which will probably appeal to seinen fans who consider good writing more important. I do however like the designs of the "robots"; very slender, insect-like contraptions.
All in all it's a decent manga, that manages to fascinate and bore me equally. It's really hit and miss with the backstory of a pilot.

... Last updated 18 years ago

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Pretty good

by MisterX
18 years ago

Rating: N/A

Wellm subject says everything.. its great. If you like psychological drama, go for it - altrough its pretty depressing at times. Plus, I think they should make kids younger, because their minds are pretty mature and they must deal with mature matters in story.. so why not make them two or three years older? 🙂

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AHHHHHH

by ares6
19 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

HOLY CRUD!!!! THIS IS SCARYYYYY!!!!!!!

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a mecha unlike any other

by [deleted member]
19 years ago

Rating: N/A

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From Narutaru mangaka Mohiroh Kito comes yet another enthralling manga. I read up to chapter 30. It shares much in common with Narutaru as it delves into the psychology of each teenager and the problems they face before they're forced to pilot Zearth. Because even if they win not a happy ending awaits them. In the end of volume 5 more about the game's plot is revealed. The manga will probably have as many volumes as Shadow Star and till know it is as good as the former in making the reader feel like reading a psychological thriller.
Character developement is outstanding as each character has a distinct personality and psychological problems.Some of them manage to overcome them, others dont.

If you liked Narutaru I'm sure you'll enjoy this even more. In terms of character developement it's on par with Evangelion manga and even better in some cases. I dont like mecha manga or anime but for this I'll make an exception

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