Real, Vol. 16: Volume 16
By (Author) Takehiko Inoue
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
7th January 2026
United States
General
Fiction
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Sports
Paperback
208
Width 146mm, Height 210mm
173g
Eisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue creates a dramatic tale of triumph over adversity. This is the story of three young men whose lives are profoundly changed by their involvement with wheelchair basketball.
Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesnt pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of the mega-hit masterpieces Slam Dunk and Vagabond, lifts the manga medium to a completely new level of storytelling.
Peoplewho want to change their circumstances always have to struggle to achieve their goals. Progress is anything but directit proceeds forward and back, via gains and setbacks alike. The key is to keep moving forward, stopping only for a moment. Three men face the choice of embracing their future or ceasing their progress every single day. Will this be the day that they finally surrender Or will this be the day that they begin to move forward
Takehiko Inoue is the creator of one of the most popular manga of all time, Slam Dunk, which has sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He followed that series up with two titles lauded by critics and fans alikeVagabond, a fictional account of the life of Miyamoto Musashi, and Real, a manga about wheelchair basketball. Inoue is the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Tezuka Osamu Culture Award and the Media Arts Festival Award. In addition to his work on manga, Inoue has worked on television commercials, character designs for video games, and is the founder of a scholarship to foster Japanese basketball talent.