Emma

Kaoru Mori's Emma (2007–2009, Kurokawa) is a meticulously researched manga series set in Victorian-era England, following the quiet romance between a young housemaid and the son of a wealthy family. Published in ten issues, the series is celebrated for its lush, historically accurate artwork and its tender, slow-burn exploration of class and love. Mori’s elegant storytelling and devotion to period detail make Emma a standout work of historical romance in the manga medium.