What is Past manga?

Anime that takes place in the past or clearly seems to take place in the past in case of an alternative universe. This category should almost always go together with one of its sub-categories, because the past can either be a depiction of a historical event(s) or not, in which case it would be alternative past.

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Berserk

(Berserk)

8.45

Description:

His name is Guts, the Black Swordsman, a feared warrior spoken of only in whispers. Bearer of a gigantic sword, an iron hand, and the scars of countless battles and tortures, his flesh is also indelibly marked with The Brand, an unholy symbol that draws the forces of darkness to him and dooms him as their sacrifice. But Guts won't take his fate lying down; he'll cut a crimson swath of carnage through the ranks of the damned—and anyone else foolish enough to oppose him! Accompanied by Puck the Elf, more an annoyance than a companion, Guts relentlessly follows a dark, bloodstained path that leads only to death...or vengeance. (Source: Dark Horse) Notes: - Volumes 1-5 contain the 16 prequel chapters 0A - 0P. - Chapter 83 was omitted from Volume 13 due to the author’s request. - Volume 14 includes “Berserk: The Prototype”. - Due to the author's passing, starting from Chapter 365, the manga is illustrated by Studio Gaga (Miura's assistants) and supervised by Kouji Mori (a close friend of Miura's).
Type

manga

Volumes

0

Rating

Horror

Status

current

Started

1989-08-25

Vinland Saga

(Vinland Saga)

8.31

Description:

Thorfinn is the son to one of the Viking's greatest warriors, but when his father is killed in battle by the mercenary leader Askeladd, he swears his intent to have revenge. Thorfinn joins Askeladd's group in order to challenge him to a duel and ends up caught in the middle of a war for the crown of England. (Source: Anime News Network)
Type

manga

Volumes

0

Status

current

Started

2005-07-15

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan

(Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story)

8.24

Description:

The story of Rurouni Kenshin takes place during the early Meiji period in Japan. It tells the story of a peaceful wanderer named Himura Kenshin, formerly known as the assassin Hitokiri Battōsai. After participating during the Bakumatsu war, Kenshin wanders the countryside of Japan offering protection and aid to those in need as atonement for the murders he once committed as an assassin. When arriving in Tokyo, he meets a young woman named Kamiya Kaoru, who was in the middle of a fight with a murderer who claims to be the Hitokiri Battōsai from her swordmanship school. Kenshin decides to help her and defeats the fake Battōsai. After discovering that Kenshin is the real Battōsai, she offers him a place stay at her dojo as she notes Kenshin is a gentle person instead. Kenshin accepts and begins to establish lifelong relationships with many people, including ex-enemies, while dealing with his fair share of enemies, new and old. (Wikipedia) Also includes the one-shot: Crescent Moon Over A Country At War (Vol.6)
Type

manga

Volumes

28

Chapters

259

Status

finished

Started

1994-04-05

Claymore

(Claymore)

8.19

Description:

In a world constantly haunted by demonic predators known as "Youma", the everyday life of humans is full of fear and suspicion, as these monsters easily blend into human society to hunt their hapless prey. However, in this world, there is also a mysterious organization, employing half-human, half-Youma warriors to effectively track down and kill the demons. Called "silver eyed witches" or "Claymores" after the huge Claymore swords they carry, these female warriors are eyed with suspicion and distrust by most because of their inhuman powers. But there are many currents flowing in the shadows, from the mysterious machinations of the Claymore "Organization" and the twisted ambitions of the powerful "Abyssal Ones" to the hopes and desires of each Claymore warrior. This story follows the fate of Clare, one of the Claymore operatives as she sails deeper and deeper down the currents of conspiracies and revenge. Note: 4 Extra chapters are included in the chapter count on this page.
Type

manga

Volumes

27

Chapters

159

Rating

Horror

Status

finished

Started

2001-05-06

Youjo Senki

(The Saga of Tanya the Evil)

8.18

Description:

On the front line of the war, there's a little girl. Blond hair, blue eyes and porcelain white skin, she commands the army with lisping voice. Her name is Tanya Degurechaff. But in reality, she is one of Japan's most elite salarymen, reborn as a little girl after angering a mysterious being X who calls himself "God." And this little girl, who prioritize over anything else efficiency and her own career, will become the most dangerous being amongst the sorcerers of the imperial army...
Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2016-04-26

Youjo Senki

(The Saga of Tanya the Evil)

8.08

Description:

On the front line of the war, there's a little girl. Blond hair, blue eyes and porcelain white skin, she commands the army with lisping voice. Her name is Tanya Degurechaff. But in reality, she is one of Japan's most elite salarymen, reborn as a little girl after angering a mysterious being X who calls himself "God." And this little girl, who prioritize over anything else efficiency and her own career, will become the most dangerous being amongst the sorcerers of the imperial army...
Type

novel

Volumes

0

Status

current

Started

2013-10-31

Historie

7.99

Description:

Historie takes place in ancient Greece and follows the life and childhood of Eumenes, who historically was the secretary and general to Alexander the Great. Historie includes characters such as Aristotle and King Philip II of Macedon and begins around 343 BC, which was a time of Macedonian expansion.
Type

manga

Volumes

0

Status

current

Started

2003-03-25

Buddha

7.88

Description:

In ancient India, the lives of the people are plagued by drought, famine, constant warfare and the injustices of the strict caste system. The intertwining lives of many unhappy souls are drawn together by the birth of the young prince Siddhartha, who embarks on a spiritual journey, becomes Buddha, "the Enlightened One," and attempts to bring about a spiritual rebirth of the people in this desperate age. (Source: ANN)
Type

manga

Volumes

14

Chapters

66

Rating

Status

finished

Started

1972-09-01

Bandeusi Happy Ending

(Happy Ending In Need)

7.86

Description:

Yeon-Woo's husband died the day they ended their sham marriage. Yeon-Woo, who is swept in sorrow, is given a chance to return 100 days back in time! As she struggles to prevent the death of her husband Seon-Jae, their 'real' marriage has only just begun. This is the story of a late budding romance, faced with danger and a life at stake. "This time, I will make sure we have a happy ending!" (Source: Naver, translated)
Type

manhwa

Chapters

112

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Started

2021-04-23

Issak

7.61

Description:

In the 17th century, the Holy Roman Empire was ravaged by the Thirty Years' War. In the middle of this chaos appeared a Japanese mercenary named Isaac. His fierce battle begins! (Source: Batoto)
Type

manga

Rating

Status

current

Started

2017-01-25

I Raised My Childhood Friend as a Tyrant

(I Raised My Childhood Friend as a Tyrant)

7.48

Description:

"I'm not interested in the throne." I reincarnated as the person who makes the male lead become a tyrant, "the short-lived childhood friend." I took the blame for him and died, just like the original story. And, I thought that I could finally return to my original world, but… "Why am I back to ten years old??" (Source: MU)
Type

manhwa

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

current

Started

2021-05-08

Tokeijikake no Ringo

7.16

Description:

Short story collection of a variety of more mature Tezuka work. Chapter 1 A Nazi faces a firing squad, but does he have a way out of it. Chapter 2 Alone in space a man and a robot fall in love, but tragedy happens. Can miracles happen? Chapter 3 - ClockWork Apple A bustling town is suddenly quiet. Where are all the people? Has it been cut off from the rest of the world? The story "Clockwork Apple" was borrowed from the book, before the movie was made, but has very little to do with the book either as Tezuka admits to writing it without reading Clockwork Orange. (Source: MU) Chapter 4 A man and a cabbie share horrifying stories with each other on the way to their destination. Chapter 5 Chic hipsters fall in love but one of them is hiding a secret. Chapter 6 - Yellow Dust Vietnam vets hold a class of children and there teacher hostage. Chapter 7 - Curtains An assassination attempt but who is really behind it all? Chapter 7 - Return Ship Humans traveling space encounter another ship in dire need of help. Given the situation will man be his at best or at his worst?
Type

manga

Volumes

1

Chapters

8

Rating

Horror

Status

finished

Started

1970-01-01

Arata Primal

(Arata Primal: The New Primitive)

7.15

Description:

The key to save the world is in the primeval period!? Connecting the present and the past. Burning passion opens up the future!! A primeval survival mystery that passes through time and civilization!! (Source: Shueisha)
Type

manga

Volumes

4

Chapters

35

Rating

Status

finished

Started

2019-02-08

Jungle Taitei

(Kimba, the white Lion)

7.14

Description:

Africa, mid-20th century: In the face of the encroachment of mankind, a white lion, Caesar, seeks to give all wild animals a safe haven, free from fear. And, to a very large degree, he is successful. His mistake is to liberate the cattle from nearby villages. A professional hunter, Viper Snakely, known as Ham Egg in the original Japanese, is called in to stop these raids. He avoids directly attacking Caesar — instead, Snakely records the sounds of Caesar and uses that as bait to trap his mate, Snowene, who then becomes bait in a trap for Caesar. Caesar is killed, and the pregnant Snowene is shipped overseas, destined for a zoo. Kimba is born on the ship. Snowene teaches him his father's ideals. As a huge storm approaches, she urges Kimba out to leave through the bars of her cage. The storm wrecks the ship, leaving Kimba floundering in the ocean. The fish help him to survive and learn to swim. As he begins to despair, the stars in the sky form his mother, and she encourages him with loving guidance. Guided by butterflies, Kimba makes it back to land. Kimba lands far from his ancestral home and is found and cared for by some people. Kimba learns the advantages of human culture, and he makes up his mind that when he returns to his wild home he will bring civilized culture to the jungle and stand for peace like his father. The show follows Kimba's life after he returns to the wild (still a young cub) and shows his learning and growing during the next year. One thing Kimba soon learns is that true peace will require communication and mutual understanding between the animals and humans.
Type

manga

Volumes

3

Chapters

23

Rating

Children

Status

finished

Started

1950-11-01

Shi ni Modori, Subete wo Sukuu Tame ni Saikyou He to Itaru

(After Being Reborn, I Became the Strongest to Save Everyone)

7.13

Description:

“I’ll redo every single one of my regrets. I’ll live my life with my head held up in pride, and change my fate!” Eric's life was stricken with hardship, and after years of enduring the losses of those most precious to him, he finally dies on the battlefield. However, the end of his life was really a second beginning. He finds himself reborn at the very start of his life, with all his memories intact. Now, as the only one who knows the dark fate that awaits everyone he cares about, he must do what he can to become the strongest and save them all. (Source: Comikey)
Type

manga

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

current

Started

2019-09-26

Kou 2 ni Time Leap Shita Ore ga, Touji suki Datta Sensei ni Kokutta Kekka

(The Results From When I Time Leaped to My Second Year of High School and Confessed to the Teacher I Liked at the Time)

6.88

Description:

I was a corporate worker in my 30’s, when I woke up and found that I had time leaped to the spring of my second year of high school. At the time, there was a teacher that I had regretted not confessing to, so I confessed to her in the heat of the moment, and now we’re dating! However, the teacher is one who would make any man a good for nothing person, so I end up being spoiled by her a lot.While secretly dating my overworked teacher (lover), a sweet school life filled with flirting awaits. A 2nd year high schooler with a 30 year old me on the inside and the teacher (lover) that I want to pamper, our everyday romantic comedy begins. (Source: NovelUpdates) Note: Chapter count includes 3 extra chapters
Type

manga

Volumes

5

Chapters

58

Status

finished

Started

2019-01-18

Kunoichi no Ichi

6.77

Description:

On a school trip to shinobi-themed Ninjatown, a young man named Ichi Kuno accidentally springs a mystical ninja trap which sends him back to the Age of the Ninja. Having no other path, he must pose as a girl and infiltrate an Kurenai Academy, a school of kunoichi students, to retrieve a mystical scroll that can return him to the future. But when everyone around him is already far better at stealth and infiltration than he could ever imagine being, it's not going to be easy. He'll need to employ his own special bag of tricks, and have a lot of luck, if he's going to last more than 5 minutes surrounded by hot kunoichi girls, every one of whom would happily kill him in a moment if he's discovered. (Source: MU)
Type

manga

Volumes

5

Chapters

48

Rating

Ecchi

Status

finished

Started

2016-09-21

The Grandmaster Strategist

0

Description:

This is an alternate history. Decades after the fall of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the world is still in chaos, although there is hope for reunification. Of poor background, Jiang Zhe, styled Suiyun, has finally, after ten years of hard work, passed the imperial examinations and become a scholar within Hanlin Academy. Unwittingly, he becomes involved in the succession dispute of the Great Yong Dynasty. He faces conspiracies and machinations and countless battles of strength and wits. Intending to avoid court politics, he ultimately has no choice but to become involved. With no alternative, Jiang Zhe can only follow the crowd, joining the chaotic political turmoil. In this conniving world, he uses his intelligence and knowledge to provide for himself and his companions a stable environment to survive. Watch nations fall, great men rise, and supreme martial artists kneel before the quiet whispers of a frail, unassuming scholar. (Source: NU)
Type

novel

Volumes

6

Chapters

226

Rating

Status

finished

Started

2004-01-01

The Legendary Master’s Wife

(The Legendary Master’s Wife)

0

Description:

After an explosion, You XiaoMo finds that he is now a probationary disciple of the TianXin sect. However, he is one with dubious potential, so just when he starts to adapt to his new circumstances, he receives a piece of bad news. If he is unable to produce the required result after half a year to become an official disciple of the TianXin sect, he would be driven out of the sect. While You XiaoMo is going all out to make medicines and earn money, he runs into Ling Xiao. To his horror, he later discovers that Ling Xiao is actually someone cloaked in human skin. (Source: Novel Updates)
Type

novel

Volumes

0

Chapters

731

Rating

Smut

Status

finished

Started

2013-01-01

Yu Wu

(Remnants of Filth)

0

Description:

The traitor Gu Mang returned to his home kingdom again. Everyone rejoiced in his banishment. It was said the one who hated him most was his closest friend – the cold and stoic Young Master Mo. A rumour: Young Master Mo prepared three hundred and sixty-five methods of torture to try on Gu Mang, enough to play with him for a year without repetition. But what’s the truth then? Well the truth is even more unspeakable– Mo Xi’s identity: the most abstinent commander of the empire. His relationship with the traitor Gu Mang: they’d slept together before. (Source: Novel Updates)
Type

novel

Volumes

0

Chapters

214

Rating

Smut

Status

finished

Started

2018-10-31

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