Historie

Description

Historie takes place in ancient Greece and follows the childhood and adult life of Eumenes, who would grow up to be the secretary and general to Alexander the Great.

Note: Won the 16th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize's Grand Prize in 2012. Won the 14th Japan Media Arts Festival Grand Prize for Manga.

Type

Manga

Related Series

N/A

Associated Names

Historié

Вехи истории

हिस्टोरी

ヒストリエ

历史之眼

히스토리에

Groups Scanlating

Afternoon Illusions

Black Cat Scanlations

Colony Drop

HappyScans!

More...

Latest Release(s)

v.12 c.98-107 by Project Vinland 10 months ago

c.124 by Project Vinland 3 years ago

c.123 by Project Vinland 3 years ago

Search for all releases of this series

Status in Country of Origin

12 Volumes (Hiatus)

Completely Scanlated?

Anime Start/End Chapter

N/A

User Reviews

N/A

Forum

8 topics, 38 posts

Click here to view the forum

User Rating

Average: 8.7 / 10.0 (1017 votes)

Bayesian Average: 8.63 / 10.0

45%

23%

17%

Last Updated

April 29th, 2025 5:52am PDT - 2 days ago

Image [Report Inappropriate Content]

Genre

Adventure Drama Historical Mature Psychological Seinen Tragedy
Search for series of same genre(s)

Categories

Log in to vote! Show all (some hidden)

Category Recommendations

Usagi Yojimbo

Liu Yao: The Revitalization of Fuyao Sect (Novel)

Glau Standear Koukoku Monogatari (Novel)

Recommendations

Author(s)

Artist(s)

Year

Original Publisher

Kodansha

Serialized In (magazine)

Afternoon (Kodansha)

Licensed (in English)

Yes

English Publisher

K Manga

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

Weekly Pos #611

(-13)

Monthly Pos #992

(-193)

3 Month Pos #1484

(+435)

6 Month Pos #1068

(+151)

Year Pos #1111

(-295)

List Stats

On 3541 reading lists

On 1756 wish lists

On 88 completed lists

On 116 unfinished lists

On 548 custom lists

Note: You must be logged in to update information on this page.

Forum Posts Click to view the forum

We should share this masterpiece

10 years ago

Most Recent Chapter in Afternoon

14 years ago

Questions about Historie

14 years ago

Question

14 years ago

its back! the historie glory is back!

14 years ago

User Comments [ Order by time added ]

Sheer excellence, with two reservations.

by Odette
14 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

This is one of my favorite mangas of all time, and there are many wonderful things about it.

That said, I'm a little disappointed by how Olympias and Hephaestion have been handled. I'd like to have seen a more layered, human portrayal of Olympias, who could have been a more complex character than your typical Eve-in-the-Garden-of-Eden seductress. Historically, Phillip had seven or eight wives; Olympias was only married once. She was a foreigner who was separated from her family and friends at a young age, and when she bore a son, she became very possessive of him. After Phillip lost interest in her and took a new, much younger wife and had another son, who was fully Macedonian, Olympias fought to protect her son's power and position. An opportunity was lost to flesh her out in this manga as a multi-faceted person, with fears and insecurities as well as ambitions.

And then, there's the matter of writing Hephaestion out of history. Hephaestion was a real historical figure, someone who was Alexander's closest friend and possible lover. His death and the pain it caused Alexander is one of the most important events in the story of Alexander and speaks to the cost of war making and gaining power. In short, Hephaestion is far too important a character to be one of Alexander's split personalities or a figment of his imagination. I understand that Iwaaki may have done this to avoid the issue of homosexuality, but this Hephaestion feels like a cop-out, which is a shame because this manga has the potential to be truly great.

... Last updated 13 years ago

Was this comment useful? Yes

Quality work

by Cassiopea
13 years ago

Rating: 8.5 / 10.0

It is quite an epic manga. The first couple chapters might feel a bit slow, but afterward it turns into something really engaging, deep and even shocking. The history offered, while hard to say perfect, is otherwise well researched.

The plot twists are original, and are very fluid with the story. There is quite a bit of detailed gore, yet the gore has impact to it. It isn't just the usual slashy stuff, but intense, with meaning behind it that even heavily affects the characters involved. If blood or violence is happening, the other characters react - it feels quite human. Though sometimes, there are some scenes that might make you loose your lunch if you happen to be eating. I know I have some images that I could do without!

The art style is quite nice. I personally had to briefly get used to it, but I like it since it feels Ancient Greekish. It suits the storyline and theme quite well.

There are some downsides: Eumenes is a very likable character. He is rational, intelligent, calm and empathetic. But I feel like, at times, he gets things too easily. Yes, he does face one brief hardship where he comes from being of high status to a slave, but his stint as a slave is very short - in fact, life gets better quickly, where he becomes a beloved and very succesfuly skilled member of another culture that had immediately adopted him. If he is in trouble but comes out of it, I find sometimes it is based moreso on the help or work of others, not so much getting out of it on his own. Additionally, whatever he puts his hands on as an activity, he does well right away.

And while he can be a passionate person, sometimes he feels a bit emotionless. Nevertheless though, he is a fairly good protagonist, and you will be interested in his journey.

Another downside aspect is the Alexander/Hephaestion. I agree with a previous poster - I'm not exactly fond of this whole split personality thing. It feels.....unrealistic and a bit a bit cheap. I would really much like it better if the author used the actual historical Hephaestion. Even if it a possible romance never became apparent, it would still be interesting to witness the dynamic relationship these two figures had with one another. As Alex's closest friend/confident, it would have been intriguing to see how they both dealt with things like the wars, the arranged marriages, and Alex's "wild" side with the drink.

I'm not sure if it is because thre was uneasyness with having a malexmale plot (Which would be strange I suppose. There is plenty of yaoi mangas out there that are popular and well loved) or if it because there was a worry that Hephaestion would take too much away from Eumenes story and connections with Alexander. I'll probably opt for the latter.

I also wish a little bit more for Olympias. She is a pretty tough lady, who acts like a man. Which is great, but I would opt for more than just seeing her be naked 90% of the time who has sex with men daily then kills them or kicks them out.

In total though, it is a recommended read. It is complex and thourough, very suitable for an audience who wants something real, serious and adult, that also involves plenty of enough complex characters.

... Last updated 13 years ago

Was this comment useful? Yes

AMAZING

by Lomlom333
17 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

By far one of the best mangas I've read. I can't remember the last time I thought "Jeez, I hope I don't run out of the issued chapters too quickly" while reading a manga.
Ugh, the only problem is that I can't wait for a new chapter.......

Was this comment useful? Yes

This beast is beyond description

by Wufu
16 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

Historie.
The essence of Historie is too magnificent a beast to tame with my words. For me, to describe this ongoing masterpiece, would only tarnish its brilliance. Mark my words readers, the 230 votes for a ten is not a lie. You may not've gotten your cake (Portal reference) but, to a reader who's not blinded by their childhood or teenage wants; of action, fame, and glory for the former and of the same for the latter except with the lust for sex. To such a person who's open to the world I guarantee that this will be your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Although to the average person, the rainbow's probably invisible and that they just happened to stumble upon a five-year-old box of brownies stashed in an obscure corner, and upon opening one package, discovers that each package is laden with a bar of 24 carrot gold. Yes, this series deserves more attention from the manga world and I also thought the manga would be crappy at first.

After reading it I was like a starving peasant standing in front of a colossal two-story mushroom made of pure gold—and edible too. I was baffled, no a better word would be astounded. It's alluring plot held me like a spell as I sated my hunger eating away the chapters. The only thing I hate is the time spent waiting for chapters. Someone mentioned that it's serialized in a monthly magazine so that might explain it. Whatever, patience is a virtue.

This manga is an addiction I tell you. Be prepared to pull an all-nighter reading it.
5 stars out of 5
-Wufu aka Kwally

... Last updated 16 years ago

Was this comment useful? Yes

Solid Historical Manga

by McCasper
13 years ago

Rating: 8.0 / 10.0

Over-all, this manga was almost exactly what I was looking for after reading one too many shounen action series. It's realistic, calm, mature, smart, and cool. I haven't done the research to know how much of this series is true but, no one alive today can claim that they knew everything about that time period, that's why I'm willing to give the author some leeway in order to make an engaging story. Speaking of story, I have to say that story is the one thing that the author might be lacking in after 71 chapters. Most series would have an overarching story in gear now but Historie seems content to follow the adventures of Eumenes and Alexander for now. We'll see how these events tie into the future.

Was this comment useful? Yes

so far very good...

by Monstar Maalik
17 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

well, this manga might not appeal to a wide variety of people....but for those of you who are fans of, good story telling, originality, character devolopment, and overall realism then you'll enjoy this.....

it doesn't revolve around fighting, or humor, or even drama really.....all though it has it all, hard to explain but basically....it's just very good story telling about the life and trials of the main character...which both the way, is a very intelligent and strong character that you don't see all that often

overally so far, so very good

Was this comment useful? Yes

Awesome

by Auwx
13 years ago

Rating: 9.8 / 10.0

The story is very good, it gives a nice feel. You feel like what is portrayed here is really history (though keep in mind that it is not, the author takes liberties with history, though it is for the best. Still follows it on the major points). The characters are believable, well portrayed, and you can't help but get engulfed in this manga. If you wanna strat reading it, free a lot of time because in all likelihood you won't be able to get up from your seat.

Anyway it is still at its beginning, there obviously will be at least 200 more chapters or so if it is not discontinued, so be prepared for a long, but very enjoyable ride 🙂

... Last updated 13 years ago

Was this comment useful? Yes

everyone has their own opinions but..

by XileDragon
15 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

I think this is a manga you should read. This is literally one of those mangas where you can say "this is a masterpiece in the making". The story grows, its pace changes, immerses you into it, and draws out your expectation. I feel like the mangaka is just showing us the tip of the iceberg here, and I feel such ambition in this story. Hard to describe and analyze like I would usually do for others, this one just feels like it should be seen as a whole. And wow it is good.

Recommended.

Was this comment useful? Yes

Very nice

by metamike
17 years ago

Rating: N/A

Not the boring manga I expected it to be. Very dramatic, and interesting to read. Also some romance involved, which isn't included in the genres.

My biggest grudge with it is the fact that there hasn't been a translated chapter since this spring. So I'm pretty sure this manga is currently not active, and only goes up to Volume 3 (chapter 38). Hopefully this'll change someday, very curious to see Eumenes in his hometown now that the flashback is over.

Was this comment useful? Yes

very addictive!

by palabasa
17 years ago

Rating: 9.5 / 10.0

i want more of this manga..i really like stories with a lot of character development especially if the protagonist is just a kid with a lot of backround stories to back him up until he grows older.

the story or the plot is done quite tastefully, not too flashy but not too sedate, it is just perfect..i really appreciate the way the action and the informative part was combined to tell such an interesting story of this Eumenes..

Was this comment useful? Yes

Pages (7) [ 1 2 3 4 5 ... ]