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Historie
First tankōbon volume cover, featuring Eumenes
ヒストリエ
(Hisutorie)
Genre
Manga
Written byHitoshi Iwaaki
Published byKodansha
English publisherKodansha (digital)
MagazineMonthly Afternoon
DemographicSeinen
Original run25 January 2003 – present
Volumes12
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Historie (Japanese: ヒストリエ, Hepburn: Hisutorie) (stylized as HISTORIĒ) is a Japanese historical manga series written and illustrated by Hitoshi Iwaaki. It has been serialized in Kodansha's seinen manga magazine Monthly Afternoon since 2003, with its chapters collected in 12 tankōbon volumes as of June 2024. It follows the story of Eumenes, a secretary and general to Alexander the Great.

In 2010, Historie received the Grand Prize at the 14th Japan Media Arts Festival as well as the 16th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2012.

Plot

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Set in the Ancient Greece, in the mid-300s BC, Historie is a fictional account of the life of Eumenes, Alexander the Great's personal secretary and general. The story follows his troublous life, from childhood to adulthood. Growing up in a wealthy family in the city-state of Cardia, Eumenes is framed for the death of his adoptive father and made a slave. Eventually, he is able to escape and survive. Soon afterwards, he begins a long journey, making a name for himself and gaining recognition in the battlefield due to his knowledge, quick wit and strategic prowess.

Characters

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Historie portrays many historical characters who actually existed in ancient Greece and Persia.

Eumenes
Eumenes, an intelligent youth from Cardia, suffers recurring nightmares of a woman killing soldiers. Originally a Scythian, he was adopted by Hieronymus after his family died in a Greek slave raid. Following Thrax's escape and subsequent events, Hieronymus is killed and Eumenes' heritage is revealed, resulting in his enslavement. After a failed slave mutiny and shipwreck near Paphlagonia, he washes ashore near Boa village. There, he educates villagers in Greek customs while assimilating into their community. When mercenaries from Tios attack Boa, Eumenes successfully defends it, killing their leader. He later returns to besieged Cardia, where he becomes Philip II's apprentice after demonstrating tactical knowledge.
Charon
He serves as a slave in the Hieronymus household and acts as Eumenes' personal attendant (pedagogue in the classical sense). Before Eumenes departs Cardia, he gives him an amulet belonging to Eumenes' mother. Later revelations show he was present during Eumenes' mother's death, despite previous denials, and contributed to her demise by holding the young Eumenes hostage. After these events, he relocates to Piraeus where he achieves fame and fortune.
Hieronymus (the Elder)
Hieronymus initially appears as Eumenes' father but is later revealed to have adopted him after his subordinates slaughtered Eumenes' biological family during a slave raid. Though not directly responsible for the killings, Hieronymus led the expedition. He is presumed killed during Thrax's escape attempt, though another individual ultimately bears responsibility for his death.
Hieronymus (the Younger)
Hieronymus's son resents Eumenes during their childhood, envying his superior intellect and skills as well as their father's apparent favoritism. When Eumenes is enslaved, revelations suggest Hieronymus privately documented much of Eumenes' life, implying latent paternal concern.
Tolmides
A childhood companion of Eumenes who serves in Cardia's militia forces during Eumenes' return to the city.
Satura
A villager from Boa who initially regards Eumenes with cautious interest. Their bond strengthens as Eumenes integrates into the community, becoming romantic after war nullifies her betrothal to Tios's heir. To protect Boa when Tios discovers Eumenes' role in the conflict, he severs their relationship through deception, facilitating her political marriage to Telemakos.
Perialla
A childhood acquaintance of Eumenes who initially displays romantic interest in him. Following his enslavement, her attitude shifts to hostility. She eventually marries the son of a local wheelmaker.
Thrax
A Scythian slave who recognizes Eumenes as a fellow countryman. He instigates a violent escape from Cardia, slaughtering numerous militia and civilians. During a marketplace confrontation, he spares Eumenes' life, arousing the citizens' suspicion. Mortally wounded during the uprising, he pursues Eumenes before dying. Authorities later blame him for Hieronymus the Elder's death.
Theogeiton
A moneylender who owns the enslaved Thrax, notorious for his harsh treatment of those under his control. He and his family perish when Thrax breaks free from his restraints.
Memnon
A Greek mercenary commander in Persian service leads the pursuit of Aristotle. He first appears in Assos, then under Persian control, interrogating Hermias—Aristotle's father-in-law—to locate the philosopher.
Hermias
Aristotle's father-in law; a Eunuch. First seen chained up in Assus. Even under intense interrogation, he refuses to say anything about the teacher Aristotle.
Aristotle
A prominent philosopher pursued by the Persian Empire on espionage charges. Fleeing with his student Callisthenes and the slave Victas, he encounters Eumenes near the ruins of Troy while seeking passage across the Dardanelles. Delayed by Eumenes' unfinished boat construction, they spend the night in discussion, during which the philosopher recognizes Eumenes' intellectual aptitude. The group narrowly evades Persian forces the following day, crossing to Europe with Eumenes temporarily remaining behind as they continue toward Cardia.
Barsine
The wife of Troius's governor demonstrates notable political acumen and intellectual capability.
Philip II of Macedon
The king of Macedonia first appears posing as Antigonus, a merchant from Perinthus seeking Hieronymus the Younger in Cardia. He encounters Eumenes outside the city gates and, impressed by his resourcefulness in gaining entry, impulsively offers him employment.
Arrhidaeus
Son of Philip II, shown as an intellectually disabled child. Eumenes gave him a toy chariot, replaced when Alexander the Great accidentally destroyed it.
Alexander the Great
The son of Philip II of Macedon and half-brother of Arrhidaeus exhibits a respectful demeanor and natural leadership qualities. He displays a calm disposition and bears a distinctive snake-shaped scar. The character manifests an alternate personality named Hephaestion, who lacks this scar and demonstrates an aversion to snakes.
Olympias
The mother of Alexander the Great maintains close associations with male advisors while pursuing undisclosed political objectives related to her son's reign.
Eurydice
A relative of Attalus who was romantically involved with Eumedes prior to her betrothal to Philip II of Macedon.

Publication

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Written and illustrated by Hitoshi Iwaaki, Historie has been serialized in Kodansha's seinen manga magazine Monthly Afternoon since 25 January 2003.[a] Kodansha has collected its chapters into individual tankōbon volumes. The first volume was released on 22 October 2004.[5] In the October 2022 issue of Monthly Afternoon (released on 24 August), Iwaki announced that he would take a break to work on the production of the twelfth volume. He also commented: "I must contemplate how to ensure that the entire story undoubtedly reaches a conclusion."[6] The twelfth volume was released on 21 June 2024.[7][8]

In August 2024, Kodansha began publishing the series in English on its K Manga digital service.[9]

Volumes

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No. Japanese release date Japanese ISBN
1 22 October 2004[5]978-4-06-314358-4
  1. "The Globe" (地球儀, Chikyūgi)
  2. "Cardia, My Home (1)" (故郷カルディア・1, Furusato Karudia 1)
  3. "Cardia, My Home (2)" (故郷カルディア・2, Furusato Karudia 2)
  4. "Cardia, My Home (3)" (故郷カルディア・3, Furusato Karudia 3)
  5. "The Library (1)" (図書室・1, Toshoshitsu 1)
  1. "The Library (2)" (図書室・2, Toshoshitsu 2)
  2. "The Same Dream" (同じ夢, Onaji Yume)
  3. "The Scythian Way" (スキタイ流, Sukitairyū)
  4. "Gymnasium Training" (体育教練, Taiiku Kyōren)
2 22 October 2004[10]978-4-06-314359-1
  1. "Envisioning Victory" (斃すイメージ, Taosu Imēji)
  2. "Footsteps" (足音, Ashioto)
  3. "The Battle of Thrax (1)" (トラクスの戦い・1, Torakusu no Tatakai 1)
  4. "The Battle of Thrax (2)" (トラクスの戦い・2, Torakusu no Tatakai 2)
  5. "The Battle of Thrax (3)" (トラクスの戦い・3, Torakusu no Tatakai 3)
  1. "A Pair of Bodies" (2つの死体, Futatsu no Shitai)
  2. "Testimony" (証言, Shōgen)
  3. "Another World" (別世界, Bessekai)
  4. "The Library (3)" (図書室・3, Toshoshitsu 3)
  5. "The Pendant" (ペンダント, Pendanto)
3 22 November 2005[11]978-4-06-314395-9
  1. "A Buyer Appears" (買い手あらわる, Kaite Arawaru)
  2. "Departure" (出向, Shukkō)
  3. "Antakaios" (アンタカイオス, Antakaiosu)
  4. "Argo" (アルゴ号, Arugo-gō)
  5. "In Paphlagonia (1)" (パフラゴニアにて・1, Pafuragonia Nite 1)
  1. "In Paphlagonia (2)" (パフラゴニアにて・2, Pafuragonia Nite 2)
  2. "In Paphlagonia (3)" (パフラゴニアにて・3, Pafuragonia Nite 3)
  3. "In Paphlagonia (4)" (パフラゴニアにて・4, Pafuragonia Nite 4)
  4. "In Paphlagonia (5)" (パフラゴニアにて・5, Pafuragonia Nite 5)
  5. "In Paphlagonia (6)" (パフラゴニアにて・6, Pafuragonia Nite 6)
4 23 July 2007[12]978-4-06-314460-4
  1. "In Palphlagonia (Part 7)" (パフラゴニアにて・7, Pafuragonia Nite 7)
  2. "In Palphlagonia (Part 8)" (パフラゴニアにて・8, Pafuragonia Nite 8)
  3. "In Palphlagonia (Part 9)" (パフラゴニアにて・9, Pafuragonia Nite 9)
  4. "In Palphlagonia (Part 10)" (パフラゴニアにて・10, Pafuragonia Nite 10)
  5. "In Palphlagonia (Part 11)" (パフラゴニアにて・11, Pafuragonia Nite 11)
  1. "In Palphlagonia (Part 12)" (パフラゴニアにて・12, Pafuragonia Nite 12)
  2. "Odysseus" (オデュッセウス, Odyusseusu)
  3. "Island of Lesbos – Biological Institute (Part 1)" (レスボス島、生物研究所・1, Resubosu Shima, Seibutsu Kenkyūjo 1)
  4. "Island of Lesbos – Biological Institute (Part 2)" (レスボス島、生物研究所・2, Resubosu Shima, Seibutsu Kenkyūjo 2)
5 23 February 2009[13]978-4-06-314549-6
  1. "Hometown Cardia (Part 4)" (故郷カルディア・4, Furusato Karudia 4)
  2. "Hometown Cardia (Part 5)" (故郷カルディア・5, Furusato Karudia 5)
  3. "Hometown Cardia (Part 6)" (故郷カルディア・6, Furusato Karudia 6)
  4. "Hometown Cardia (Part 7)" (故郷カルディア・7, Furusato Karudia 7)
  5. "Cyclops" (キュクロプス, Kyukuropusu)
  1. "The King of the Lush" (深酒の王, Fukazake no Ō)
  2. "Attalo's House" (アッタロスの家, Attarosu no Ie)
  3. "The Kings Son" (大将軍の息子, Daishōgun no Musuko)
  4. "Employment and Study" (進学と就職, Shingaku to Shūshoku)
  5. "Prince (Part 1)" (王子・1, Ōji 1)
6 21 May 2010[14]978-4-06-310662-6
  1. "Prince (Part 2)" (王子・2, Ōji 2)
  2. "Prince (Part 3)" (王子・3, Ōji 3)
  3. "Horseback Riding Class (Part 1)" (乗馬教育・1, Jōba Kyōiku 1)
  4. "Horseback Riding Class (Part 2)" (乗馬教育・2, Jōba Kyōiku 2)
  5. "Horseback Riding Class (Part 3)" (乗馬教育・3, Jōba Kyōiku 3)
  1. "Schoolmates" (ご学友たち, Gogakuyūtachi)
  2. "Waterfalls" (滝, Taki)
  3. "Cardiac Arrest" (心拍停止, Shinpaku Teishi)
  4. "Hephaestion (Part 1)" (ヘファイスティオン・1, Hefaisution 1)
7 22 November 2011[15][16]978-4-06-310787-6
ISBN 978-4-06-358374-8 (LE)
  1. "Hephaestion (Part 2)" (ヘファイスティオン・2, Hefaisution 2)
  2. "Hephaestion (Part 3)" (ヘファイスティオン・3, Hefaisution 3)
  3. "Hephaestion (Part 4)" (ヘファイスティオン・4, Hefaisution 4)
  4. "Mieza" (ミエザ)
  1. "Chess Match (Part 1)" (将棋で勝負・1, Shōgi de Shōbu 1)
  2. "Chess Match (Part 2)" (将棋で勝負・2, Shōgi de Shōbu 2)
  3. "Alliance State Cardia" (同盟都市カルディア, Dōmei Toshi Karudia)
  4. "Siege of Two Cities (Part 1)" (2都市攻略戦・1, Nitoshi Kōryakusen 1)
8 23 August 2013[17]978-4-06-387896-7
  1. "Siege of Two Cities (Part 2)" (2都市攻略戦・2, Nitoshi Kōryakusen 2)
  2. "Siege of Two Cities (Part 3)" (2都市攻略戦・3, Nitoshi Kōryakusen 3)
  3. "Siege of Two Cities (Part 4)" (2都市攻略戦・4, Nitoshi Kōryakusen 4)
  4. "Siege of Two Cities (Part 5)" (2都市攻略戦・5, Nitoshi Kōryakusen 5)
  1. "Scythian Campaign (Part 1)" (スキタイ遠征・1, Sukitai Ensei 1)
  2. "Scythian Campaign (Part 2)" (スキタイ遠征・2, Sukitai Ensei 2)
  3. "Unexpected Battle (Part 1)" (帰途の一戦・1, Kito no Issen 1)
  4. "Unexpected Battle (Part 2)" (帰途の一戦・2, Kito no Issen 2)
9 22 May 2015[18]978-4-06-387913-1
  1. "Secret Order (Part 1)" (密命・1, Mitsumei 1)
  2. "Secret Order (Part 2)" (密命・2, Mitsumei 2)
  3. "Secret Order (Part 3)" (密命・3, Mitsumei 3)
  4. "Melanthios (Part 1)" (メランティオス・1, Merantiosu 1)
  1. "Melanthios (Part 2)" (メランティオス・2, Merantiosu 2)
  2. "Chaeronea (Part 1)" (カイロネイア・1, Kaironeia 1)
  3. "Chaeronea (Part 2)" (カイロネイア・2, Kaironeia 2)
10 23 March 2017[19]978-4-06-388210-0
  1. "Chaeronea (Part 3)" (カイロネイア・3, Kaironeia 3)
  2. "Chaeronea (Part 4)" (カイロネイア・4, Kaironeia 4)
  3. "Chaeronea (Part 5)" (カイロネイア・5, Kaironeia 5)
  4. "Chaeronea (Part 6)" (カイロネイア・6, Kaironeia 6)
  1. "The King's Left Hand (Part 1)" (王の左腕・1, Ō no Hidariude 1)
  2. "The King's Left Hand (Part 2)" (王の左腕・2, Ō no Hidariude 2)
  3. "The King's Left Hand (Part 3)" (王の左腕・3, Ō no Hidariude 3)
11 23 July 2019[20]978-4-06-515648-3
  1. "Seat of the Soul (Part 1)" (心の座・1, Kokoro no Za 1)
  2. "Seat of the Soul (Part 2)" (心の座・2, Kokoro no Za 2)
  3. "Seat of the Soul (Part 3)" (心の座・3, Kokoro no Za 3)
  4. "Seat of the Soul (Part 4)" (心の座・4, Kokoro no Za 4)
  5. "Seat of the Soul (Part 5)" (心の座・5, Kokoro no Za 5)
  1. "Seat of the Soul (Part 6)" (心の座・6, Kokoro no Za 6)
  2. "Housewarming Celebration (Part 1)" (引っ越し祝・1, Hikkoshi Iwai 1)
  3. "Housewarming Celebration (Part 2)" (引っ越し祝・2, Hikkoshi Iwai 2)
  4. "Disposal of Olympias (Part 1)" (オリュンピアス処分・1, Oryunpiasu Shobun 1)
  5. "Disposal of Olympias (Part 2)" (オリュンピアス処分・2, Oryunpiasu Shobun 2)
12 21 June 2024[8]978-4-06-535755-2
  1. "Warped" (歪, Hizumi)
  2. "Fragments of Memories" (思い出の断片, Omoide no Danpen)
  3. "The Night Before" (前夜, Zen'ya)
  4. "Cardia (Heart) (Part 1)" (カルディア (心臓)・1, Karudia (Shinzō) 1)
  5. "Cardia (Heart) (Part 2)" (カルディア (心臓)・2, Karudia (Shinzō) 2)
  1. "Cardia (Heart) (Part 3)" (カルディア (心臓)・3, Karudia (Shinzō) 3)
  2. "Cardia (Heart) (Part 4)" (カルディア (心臓)・4, Karudia (Shinzō) 4)
  3. "Outside the Royal Palace (Part 1)" (王宮の外・1, Ōkyū no Soto 1)
  4. "Outside the Royal Palace (Part 2)" (王宮の外・2, Ōkyū no Soto 2)
  5. "Outside the Royal Palace (Part 3)" (王宮の外・3, Ōkyū no Soto 3)

Reception

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Historie was a finalist for the tenth installment of Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2006,[21] and won the Grand Prize at its 16th installment in 2012.[22] The manga was also awarded the Grand Prize for the Manga Division in the 14th Japan Media Arts Festival in 2010.[23][24] The manga has been nominated for the 49th Kodansha Manga Award in 2025 in the general category.[25]

The Mainichi Shimbun newspaper called Iwaaki's vision of Eumenes' past (which, historically, is largely a mystery) "bold and unique".[26] Manga critic and editor Jason Thompson stated that in terms of scale, ambition, and plotting, Historie is the author's masterpiece.[1]

Notes

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  1. ^ The series started in the March 2003 issue of the magazine,[3] released on 25 January of the same year.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Thompson, Jason (18 January 2008). "Manga Salad #1". Comixology. Archived from the original on 13 February 2008.
  2. ^ Green, Scott (25 April 2012). "Historical Manga Win Big at Tezuka Cultural Prize". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on 15 July 2012. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  3. ^ 2003年アフタヌーン新連載＆新企画情報！！. afternoon.co.jp (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on 10 December 2002. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  4. ^ アフタヌーン2003年3号詳細情報. manganetto.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 13 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  5. ^ a b ヒストリエ (1) (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  6. ^ "Outside the Royal Palace (6)" 王宮の外・6. Monthly Afternoon. Historie (in Japanese). No. October 2022. Kodansha. 24 August 2022. p. 371.
  7. ^ 約5年振り！岩明均「ヒストリエ」最新12巻、6月21日に発売. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. 24 May 2024. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  8. ^ a b ヒストリエ (12) (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on 23 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  9. ^ Mateo, Alex (26 August 2024). "K Manga Adds Historie Manga". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 26 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  10. ^ ヒストリエ (2) (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on 14 October 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  11. ^ ヒストリエ (3) (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on 14 October 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  12. ^ ヒストリエ (4) (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  13. ^ ヒストリエ (5) (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on 14 October 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  14. ^ ヒストリエ (6) (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on 14 October 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  15. ^ ヒストリエ (7) (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on 14 October 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  16. ^ ヒストリエ（７）限定版 (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on 19 December 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  17. ^ ヒストリエ (8) (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on 14 October 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  18. ^ ヒストリエ (9) (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on 23 January 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  19. ^ ヒストリエ (10) (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on 20 October 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  20. ^ ヒストリエ (11) (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on 19 July 2019. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  21. ^ Mays, Joanathan (8 April 2006). "10th Osamu Tezuka Cultural Award Finalists Announced". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 11 December 2008. Retrieved 3 May 2009.
  22. ^ Loo, Egan (22 April 2012). "Historie Wins 16th Tezuka Osamu Prizes' Top Award". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  23. ^ Loo, Egan (8 December 2010). "Tatami Galaxy, Historie Win Media Arts Awards". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 30 June 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  24. ^ "Grand Prize - Historie | Award | Manga Division | 2010 [14th] Japan Media Arts Festival Archive". Japan Media Arts Festival. Archived from the original on 21 September 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  25. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (7 April 2025). "49th Annual Kodansha Manga Awards' Nominees Announced". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 7 April 2025. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
  26. ^ マンガ批評：ヒストリエ　謎多き大王の記録者　“時間旅行”を楽しもう. Mainichi Shimbun (in Japanese). 6 September 2007. Archived from the original on 14 October 2007. Retrieved 21 June 2021.

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