Reception
The Mainichi newspaper calls Iwaaki's vision of Eumenes' past (which, historically, is largely a mystery) "Bold and unique." Jason Thompson, one of the best-known manga critics in the United States, says that in terms of scale, ambition, and plotting, Historie is the author's masterpiece. The manga was a finalist for the 10th Osamu Tezuka Culture Award and is also awarded the grand prize for the manga division in the 2010 Japan Media Arts Festival. Manga fans and critics online have praised the historical aspect of this work, which while not entirely accurate (this is after all a manga), is masterfully accomplished. Other points of praise concern the character depth displayed in the series and the fluid plot line. While most criticism (if any) centres around either the artwork or amount of action.
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