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)

8.47

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)

8.33

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

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

Historie

8.01

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

7.87

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

Issak

7.62

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

Jungle Taitei

(Kimba, the white Lion)

7.12

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

Regrets Of A Second Male Lead

(Regrets Of A Second Male Lead)

0

Description:

Chloe found a letter from her husband’s first love in her study. [I wish your partner was Chloe. If you would stay by Chloe’s side, I would be so relieved. P.s. Did you notice that the child likes you too?] Chloe, who spent happy days with her sweet husband and lovely son. The day she found her old letter from her husband’s first love, Leila, in the library. Her happiness is shattered. It turns out that Leyla had persuaded her husband, Gerard, to marry Chloe. Chloe, who deeply loves her husband, is desperate for her truth, which she has learned after 8 years. In the end, to find out the full story of her case, she heads to the north where Leila lives… “Madam, I was wrong. I was really wrong…” The late Marquis Gerard Blanchett prayed to his wife on her knees. The experience of being driven to the very end of grief had already left him out of his mind. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about, he just clings to his wife and asks for forgiveness. “So… Don’t throw it away, okay? Chloe, please…” This man cries and cries. What the hell is his truth? (Source: NU)
Type

novel

Chapters

111

Status

finished

Started

2022-09-12

I and My Husband Sleep in a Coffin

0

Description:

My name is Wang Xiao Mie. I’m online asking for help. If you wake up and find yourself sleeping in a coffin inside a tomb and wearing a red wedding gown, and lying next to you is a real devil husband. What should I do if he wants to have a wedding night? Can I faint? After fainting will I be able to transmigrate back? Waiting online. It’s very urgent.
Type

novel

Chapters

93

Status

finished

Started

2020-06-25

80's video trip

(80's video trip)

0

Description:

Naoto took a video trip back to the past to his parents' days of youth. (Source: MU)
Type

oneshot

Chapters

1

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Started

2019-09-14

The Prince wants to retire

(The Prince wants to retire)

0

Description:

Emperor who died young at the age of 31. The stigma of being the worst emperor in the history of the empire is the price of keeping the empire by rolling like a dog. I thought I was barely going to rest after all the hard work. This time, he was deceived by a fraudulent god and returned. Since I'm here, I'm planning to enjoy YOLO life in this life. Prince's retirement plan. Will I be able to succeed?
Type

novel

Rating

All Ages

Status

current

Started

2021-10-17

Chuanshuo Zhi Zhu De Furen

(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 really someone cloaked in human skin. Source: NU Note: Publication was cancelled.
Type

manhua

Chapters

2

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Started

2016-01-01

Aegea-kai wo Wataru Hana-tachi

(Flowers crossing the Aegean Sea)

0

Description:

It is the mid 15th century in the Italian town of Ferrara. Lisa dreams of traveling the world, when she meets a girl from Qirm (now Crimea) named Olha. Olha wishes to travel to the island of Crete and then return to Qirm in order to search for her missing sister. Upon hearing this, Lisa asks to travel with her, and their journey begins. (Source: Flex Comix, translated)
Type

manga

Volumes

3

Chapters

15

Status

finished

Started

2018-08-22

Beetle Hands

(Beetle Hands)

0

Description:

Welcome to the Heartland, a nightmarish realm where your own memories come back to hunt you -- literally. Dragged into the Heartland by the terrifying Beast that lives inside it, Matthew must survive long enough to free himself and his best friend Kenma before the Beast consumes them both. Better run fast, Matthew, before the Beast can catch you. (Source: Webtoon)
Type

oel

Rating

Violence

Status

current

Started

2018-07-18

Holding Onto My Man

(Holding Onto My Man)

0

Description:

After an accidental death, in order to continue to live, Gu Bai had to choose to go through various wonderful books to complete tasks. Every time he became a variety of small cannon fodder inside the story, Gu Bai’s code of conduct when completing task is – by all means, don’t be inferior, don’t be shameless, don’t be upright… hold on to a golden thigh. … N times after transmigrating Cannon fodder: (angry contempt) … You’re already so powerful, why are you still shamelessly holding on to a golden thigh to deal with us!? Gu Bai: (deadpan) That… holding and holding… got used to it… (Source: Novel Updates)
Type

novel

Volumes

0

Chapters

110

Rating

Smut

Status

finished

Started

2018-01-01

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

Sha Po Lang

0

Description:

In the age of the Great Liang Dynasty, the lives of the people were made convenient with steam-powered machines that run on a fuel named Violetstream Gold. Chang Geng, who lived in a small countryside village, shared a distant relationship with his mother while his stepfather was away most of the year round, and the only people he was close to were two little kids, the village teacher, and his yi fu – adoptive father. But his life was flipped upside down one day following the barbaric Man tribes’ invasion, and it turned out that his entire identity had been an illusion – not only was Chang Geng himself not the country boy he thought he was, but also his mother, his teacher, and even his beloved yi fu… (Source: Novel Updates)
Type

novel

Volumes

0

Chapters

143

Rating

Mature

Status

finished

Started

2015-01-16

Qiang Jin Jiu

0

Description:

The Six Prefectures of Zhongbo were ceded away in surrender to the external enemies, and Shen Zechuan was taken into custody in the capital, reduced to a drowning dog loathed and condemned by all. Xiao Chiye followed the scent of the furor and made his way over. But instead of setting others on him, he kicked Shen Zechuan with his very own leg that rendered the latter an invalid. Who would expect this invalid to turn around and bite him in a counterattack until he was all drenched in blood? That was the start of an epic feud between both men who tear at each other every time they come face-to-face with one another. “Fate wants to bind me here for life, but this is not the path I choose. The yellow dust submerged my brothers deep under. I have no wish to bow in submission to an illusory fate. The imperial edict couldn’t save my troops, and the imperial court couldn’t fill the stomachs of my mounts. I’m no longer willing to lay down my life for this purpose. I want to overturn that mountain. I am going to fight for myself.” (Source: Novel Updates)
Type

novel

Volumes

0

Chapters

282

Rating

Smut

Status

finished

Started

2018-08-18

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

Who Dares Slander My Senior Brother

(Who Dares Slander My Senior Brother)

0

Description:

Transmigrating into a novel one morning, Wen Jing arrived at the side of the one he worshiped and admired the most, becoming a loyal hound that was willing to go through fire and water for his senior brother. Even the most arrogant cultivator said: “There is no one in this world who can enter my eyes, but only Jun YanZhi is truly noble.” Wen Jing grew up alongside his senior brother, idolizing his senior brother beyond all means. Unfortunately, he was ignorant, and as for this novel, he had only read half of it. Midway through the storyline, he finally realized that things didn’t seem to be the way he thought they were. Wen Jing: “Last night, Senior brother infiltrated Master’s abode. Master, please take heed.” His master: “Nonsense! Your master was inside the abode all night last night, and did not see anyone else.” Wen Jing: “Last night, Senior brother left on his own without permission to meet someone. Martial Uncle, please thoroughly investigate.” His martial uncle: “Nonsense! Last night your senior brother and I were drinking and chatting merrily, all the way until morning.” Wen Jing: “Last night, Senior brother was improper towards me……” His senior sister: “Nonsense! How can your senior brother possibly do that kind of thing? Don’t tell me you’ve long held those kind of intentions towards him, and unable to obtain what you wanted, you’re now framing him?” Many years later. Wen Jing: “There’s this evil brute, specializing in using his top-notch, exquisite looks and elegant disposition to fool people, and everyone is in the midst of danger while not even aware of it themselves.” Jun YanZhi: “If it wasn’t for you, that evil brute would most likely still be struggling in pain and suffering.” (Source: Novel Updates)
Type

novel

Volumes

0

Chapters

92

Rating

Smut

Status

finished

Started

2015-08-24

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