As someone with Cerebral Palsy, I am constantly looking for manga with realistic disability representation. This is one of the reasons why A Sign Of Affection and A Silent Voice are two of my modern favorites. I have also begun reading Perfect World.
This list is to highlight some of the interesting manga that have yet to be licensed in English that I would love to see licensed in the future.
1. Blade Girl: Kataashi no Runner
Update: Releasing digitally by Kodansha on August 29th, 2023, as Blade Girl.
Blade Girl: Kataashi No Runner tells the story of a girl who finds immense joy in running with the help of a prosthetic after losing one of her legs to cancer. I first heard about this series from a post by Shoujosei News & Info on Twitter. It is classified as a Josei series.
2. Neko To Kurasu
Although it is only two chapters, Neko To Kurasu tells the story of a young woman who worked as a model and becomes wheelchair-bound after an accident. The family cat provides her with unexpected inspiration, and she finds the will to keep going.
3. Suishou no Hibiki
Suishou no Hibiki is another series I discovered, thanks to Shoujosei News & Info on Twitter.
It tells the story of a gifted violinist with Cerebral Palsy connecting with others through music.
4. Mienai Watashi no Koi wa Fujiyuu
Mienai Watashi no Koi wa Fujiyuu Tells the love story of a girl suffering from an eye condition commonly called low vision. Inspired by the author’s own trials and tribulations with the condition. The series is ongoing as of 2020.
5. Kimi No Koe
Kimi No Koe tells the story of a young businessman named Kazunari who can hear people’s inner voices. He uses his ability to his advantage in his business ventures. His new wife, Nana, is the only person his ability doesn’t affect. The daughter of a noble family who is also mute. The two begin a happy married life in the Taisho era.
