What is Space Opera manga?

Space opera is a sub-genre of fiction that emphasizes romantic adventures in space. Space opera generally involves large-scale conflicts between opponents with powerful abilities and technology. The genre will often be melodramatic, sometimes playing music that can be nothing short of awesome. Warfare and a battle of wits are usually less emphasized, preferring romance (with exceptions, e.g. Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu). Some space operas tend to be formulaic and sometimes even prosaic, often employing very simple devices and somewhat obvious strategies. An example of this would be the infamous laws of physics in the Macross universe, in which the main male lead will hardly ever get hit in battle.

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Getter Robo Saga

8.01

Description:

A compilation of the long-running Getter Robo series into one continuous story. Includes several new pages and chapters as well as revisions to old material and a newer, more conclusive ending to Getter Robo Āḥ. Getter Robo (1974) Getter Robo G (1975) Getter Robo Go (1991) Shin Getter Robo (1997) Getter Robo Āḥ (2001)
Type

manga

Volumes

9

Chapters

73

Status

finished

Started

2002-02-19

Edens Zero

(EDENS ZERO)

7.28

Description:

Eleven months after the grand finale of Fairy Tail, master mangaka Hiro Mashima is back with a great adventure beyond imagination! All the steadfast friendship, crazy fighting, and blue cats you've come to expect... IN SPACE! A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Type

manga

Volumes

33

Chapters

293

Status

finished

Started

2018-06-27

The Legends of Luke Skywalker—The Manga

(The Legends of Luke Skywalker—The Manga)

0

Description:

Luke Skywalker? I thought he was a myth. – Rey Who is Luke Skywalker? Across the galaxies, many have heard his name, but few have met the legendary Jedi. There are those who call him a merciless war criminal—others say he’s not even a human, but a droid! Whether he is a myth or a man, those who claim they’ve encountered the elusive Luke Skywalker all have an unforgettable adventure to share. Star Wars: The Legends of Luke Skywalker—The Manga pairs powerhouse Japanese manga creators with inspiring myths about Luke Skywalker, originally written as a prose novel by best-selling author Ken Liu. (Source: Viz Media)
Type

oel

Volumes

1

Chapters

4

Status

finished

Started

2020-01-14

STAR WARS: Leia - Oujo no Shiren

(Star Wars: Leia, Princess of Alderaan)

0

Description:

The never-before-told story of how young Leia Organa comes to join the rebellion against the evil Empire. A young Princess Leia spends her days learning the ways of politics, aiding those in need and preparing for the traditional ceremony in which she declares her intention to one day rule Alderaan. But as Leia prepares herself to be named the heir of the throne, she becomes aware of the growing distance between her and her parents, who behind closed doors are leaders of the newly formed rebellion. Upon learning her parents' secrets, Leia must now make a choice between her responsibility to the people of Alderaan and her responsibility to save a galaxy crushed by the rule of the Empire. (Source: Yen Press)
Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2019-05-04

Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryoushu!

(I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!)

0

Description:

In his last life, Liam lived as a moral, responsible person...but died deep in debt and betrayed by his wife. Reborn into the ruling family of a vast interstellar empire, Liam knows that life is divided into the downtrodden and the ones who do the stomping, so this time he's going to take what he wants and live for himself. But somehow, things refuse to work out that way. Despite doing his best to become a tyrant, Liam's decisions lead to nothing but peace and prosperity for the empire under his rule, and he just gets more and more popular! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
Type

novel

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

current

Started

2020-07-25

Speope!!

0

Description:

The manga centers on the protagonist Opera Cat Rune and the protagonist's machine, the "Fragile," as they travel through space. At the same time, Kamon the Robot contemplates where it is from, where it is headed, and what it will become. (Source: ANN)
Type

manga

Rating

Status

current

Started

2019-03-30

Dino Getter

0

Description:

Dino Getter is a manga series by Kazumi Hoshi for the 40th anniversary of Getter Robo. It introduces the Dino Getter Robo in an original eight chapter story about a battle between the Dinosaur Empire.
Type

manga

Volumes

1

Chapters

8

Status

finished

Started

2014-07-07

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