乾と巽―ザバイカル戦記― [Inui to Tatsumi: The Baikal Senki]

Set in the harsh expanse of early Showa-era Manchuria and Siberia, this historical drama from Kodansha follows two Japanese soldiers caught in the chaos of the Siberian Intervention. Created entirely by legendary manga artist Yoshikazu Yasuhiko (of Mobile Suit Gundam fame), the series brings his signature blend of humanist storytelling and meticulous period detail to a little-examined chapter of 20th-century conflict. With eleven issues and counting, Inui to Tatsumi: The Baikal Senki stands as a mature, character-driven war epic from one of manga's most respected storytellers.