They Were 11
Viz · 1995 · 4 issues
About the series
Moto Hagio's classic sci-fi manga, They Were 11, was serialized in English by Viz in a four-issue run in 1995, translated by Matt Thorn. The story follows ten candidates for a prestigious space academy who find themselves with an unexpected eleventh member during a grueling final exam, blending psychological tension with Hagio's signature emotional depth. This work is a landmark of the shōjo genre, showcasing Hagio's pioneering influence on character-driven speculative fiction.