Zoku 11-nin Iru!: Higashi no Chihei, Nishi no Towa

If you watched/read They Were 11 (11-nin Iru!) and fell in love with it like me, or if you just found it interesting and want to see more of these characters, I would recommend this sequel, even though it is a stark contrast in genre and tone.

While the original was a sci-fi mystery, focused on a final test taking place on a derelict spaceship, They Were 11: Horizon of the East; Eternity of the West is more akin to Space Opera, with interstellar politics, romance and intrigue. You could almost forget you’re reading a sequel if not for the characters. Tada, Froll and King Mayan are the main players of this manga, while the rest of the eleven are mostly reserved for bit parts or single, heroic actions. I would consider this to be King Mayan’s story however, with Tada and Froll being caught up in a larger plot.

This manga shows you more of the characters and the universe, while being its own, distinctive beast. If you can handle the large-scale shift from the first series, I think you can find something to enjoy here. It’s also only 3 volumes. Hope you check it out 😊