Real
A deeply personal sports drama following three men whose lives intersect through wheelchair basketball, exploring themes of adversity, resilience, and finding purpose after life-altering events.
Overview
Real follows three men—each facing traumatic circumstances including a motorcycle accident, bone cancer, and a speeding truck collision—as they navigate their present, struggle, pause, and ultimately move forward. The series centers on wheelchair basketball as both a competitive sport and a vehicle for personal redemption.
Why Read This
Takehiko Inoue brings the same artistic mastery and emotional depth from slam-dunk to a more mature, experimental narrative. With over 9 million copies sold in Japan for just the first 7 volumes, Real is critically acclaimed yet remains less internationally recognized than his earlier work. The series balances intense sports action with profound human drama.
Themes
- Overcoming adversity - Characters confront life-changing disabilities and find new paths forward
- Purpose through competition - Wheelchair basketball becomes a means of reclaiming agency and identity
- Vulnerability and strength - Explores what it means to be "real" when facing your limitations
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