Edens Zero

In Edens Zero (2018–2024), manga master Hiro Mashima—best known for his long-running shonen epics—crafted a sprawling space opera for Kōdansha that blends high-flying adventure with a deeply personal quest. The series follows Shiki Granbell, a boy raised by robots on a deserted theme park planet, who joins a crew of misfits aboard the starship Edens Zero to search for the fabled cosmic mother, Mother. Across 33 issues, Mashima populates a vibrant galaxy with diverse worlds and powers rooted in "Ether Gear," while weaving themes of friendship, found family, and the meaning of humanity into the action. A heartfelt, energetic ride from a master storyteller, it stands as a modern shonen space fantasy that echoes the creator's signature style while charting its own starry course.