The Climber, Vol. 1 Manga

Manga: The Climber, Vol. 1 follows transfer student Buntaro Mori as a solitary personality discovers solo climbing and becomes drawn to the freedom and danger of pursuing higher peaks. This 448-page English edition suits readers looking for a substantial first volume centered on climbing and personal obsession.

At a glance

Story follows Buntaro Mori from a school rooftop challenge to an emerging interest in solo climbing.
The listing describes the risks of climbing alone as part of Mori’s developing obsession.
The 448-page English edition is published by VIZ Media LLC.

Price

$14.65Save 36%

Reference price: ~~$22.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

A first volume with a clear climbing-centered premise and character progression.
448 pages provide a substantial amount of reading in one volume.
Customer feedback specifically praises the artwork and readability.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	VIZ Media LLC
Publication date	April 15, 2025
Language	English
Print length	448 pages
Series	The Climber :

Identifiers
ISBN-10	197475152X
ISBN-13	978-1974751525

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.05 pounds
Dimensions	5.75 x 1.5 x 8.25 inches

What to know before buying

The story explicitly involves dangerous solo climbing. It is fiction, not climbing guidance.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Manga readers interested in stories about climbing, solitude, and personal obsession.
Readers seeking a lengthy first volume in English.

Less suited to

Readers looking for practical climbing instruction or safety advice.
Readers who prefer short volumes.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 505 ratings

5 stars89%89%
4 stars7%7%
3 stars4%4%
2 stars0%0%
1 star0%0%

Customer feedback highlights the manga’s artwork, content, and readability, with the supplied summary noting that a reader was hooked from the start. Those perceptions may appeal to readers drawn to its climbing-focused premise, though they describe reader reactions rather than independently established qualities. Aggregate ratings are also strongly concentrated in the five-star category, but ratings alone cannot explain individual opinions.

Positive themes

Customers praise the artwork.
Customers describe the manga as readable and engaging from the start.
Positive feedback also highlights the content.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Climber, Vol. 1 about?

It follows Buntaro Mori, a withdrawn transfer student who discovers a pull toward climbing after a challenge at school and begins pursuing local peaks alone.

How long is this edition?

The listing gives a print length of 448 pages.

Is this a climbing instruction book?

No. The supplied description presents it as a manga story about Mori’s growing interest in climbing, including the risks of climbing alone.