antisocialclimber

The Climber (Kokou no Hito) is a renowned Japanese psychological sports manga by Shinichi Sakamoto, based on a novel by Jirō Nitta, about lonely high schooler Buntarō Mori who finds intense freedom and obsession in solo mountain climbing, exploring themes of isolation, human limits, and existential struggle with stunning, realistic art and profound depth. It's known for its gritty realism, dark tone, and deconstruction of the sports genre, focusing less on typical triumphs and more on the internal battles and spiritual journey of its protagonist.