Gaku

Gaku summary

You are reading Gaku, a manga that covering award winning, drama, seinen, slice of life, sports. Gaku (岳, Gaku : Minna no Yama) is a Japanese seinen manga by Shinichi Ishizuka that combines breathtaking depictions of nature with intense human drama centered on mountain climbing. The story follows Sanpo Shimazaki, an eccentric yet highly skilled climber who dedicates his life to rescuing stranded or injured mountaineers in the Japanese Alps and other treacherous peaks. Though often seen as carefree and quirky, Sanpo’s unmatched experience, courage, and compassion make him a vital presence in life-or-death situations where every second matters. Gaku excels in portraying the harsh beauty and unforgiving dangers of high-altitude environments, from avalanches and blizzards to the psychological strain climbers endure. At the same time, it delivers heartfelt stories about human perseverance, camaraderie, and the fragile line between triumph and tragedy in extreme conditions. With its mix of realism, gripping rescue sequences, and emotional depth, Gaku stands out as a powerful survival drama that celebrates both the awe and the peril of the mountains.