The Summit of the Gods

The Summit of the Gods is based on Baku Yumemakura's novel of the same name and focuses on alpinism, or mountain climbing. You can really see how passionate these people are, even more so than most, because they are willing to put their lives on the line to do what they love. The Summit of the Gods depicts all of this extremely well.

While the series is about alpinism, it's really about the climbers' passion for the sport, the allure of the mountains, and being one with nature. George Mallory and Andrew Irvine were the first to attempt to climb Mount Everest, but they vanished, leaving no one to know whether or not they reached the summit. The story of The Summit of the Gods begins in 1993, with a photographer named Makoto Fukamichi believing he has discovered Mallory's camera in an antique store. The camera is taken from him by a man who may be Jouji Habu, a retired legendary mountaineer.

Curiosity piqued, Fukamichi investigates Habu's past, which leads him to the world's highest point—the summit of the gods. The Summit of the Gods is filled with mystery and intrigue, making it a one-of-a-kind standout in the sports genre.

Author: Jiro Taniguchi

Original run: 2000 – 2003
Volumes: 5

Status: Completed

Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/Summit-Gods-Baku-Yumemakura/dp/8496427870