Spice and Wolf continues to captivate fans with its interesting premise driven by economics and politics. From the concept of barter and trade to coin schemes and inflation, these economics-related manga will surely remind you of Spice and Wolf.
Manga can be an entertaining way to understand economic principles, making it easy for readers to get into the subgenre.
Whether you're a student or an interested reader, the following economics manga will teach you a thing or two about the complex subject.
Maoyuu Maou Yuusha
This manga written by Mamare Touno and illustrated by Hiro Touge explores economic theories in a fantasy setting, showing how economic policies can foster social change and peace just like Spice and Wolf.
In addition to economics, Maoyuu Maou Yuusha explores subjects such as politics, war strategy, and social reforms, all of which are important to understand the series' bigger picture.
Set in a world torn apart by the war between humans and demons, the hero makes an unusual alliance with the demon army's queen to address the core causes of war through economic and social reforms.
The Merchant King
The Merchant King is an interesting economics manga that portrays commercial negotiations, financial planning, and market dynamics through the eyes of Oumi Shigemori, who comes from a long line of merchants.
From one chapter to the next, Oumi navigates the complexity of trade, money, and diplomacy to guarantee that buyers, sellers, and customers all benefit.
His goal is to aid both large and small enterprises, which makes his journey both captivating and educational.
Oumi will undoubtedly remind readers of Lawrence, who is always careful about which endeavors he will and will not profit from in Spice and Wolf.
Investor Z
Investor Z is a must-read for everyone interested in learning about the complexities of the financial world.
It follows a junior high school student's journey through the world of investments after joining a secret investment club that manages the school's endowment funds, allowing it to remain tuition-free.
The world of investments is complex, requiring knowledge of stock markets, financial instruments, real estate, and other disciplines.
Similar to Spice and Wolf, Investor Z will teach readers about financial concepts and terminology in an easy-to-understand and fascinating way.
Money no Ken
Money no Ken, like Investor Z, is another manga on economics created by the talented Norifusa Mita.
It revolves around Hanaoka Ken, a former boxing champion who decided to open a restaurant in the hopes of making a lot of money.
Along the way, Ken meets a multimillionaire celebrity who decides to invest in his future.
However, operating a restaurant is difficult, and Ken must persevere rather than give up.
Money No Ken is a must-read for those who wish to grasp how economics and finance intersect.
Tearmoon Empire
At first glance, Tearmoon Empire appears to be a lovely fantasy anime and manga series with the main character having little interest in managing an empire's political and economic issues.
That was true for the first half of the series, but after the privileged princess was given a second opportunity in life, everything began to change.
She evolved from an incompetent and despotic princess to a motivated and knowledgeable individual who knows the nuances of social reform, politics, and economics in order to make the world a better place for her people.
Tearmoon Empire is a delightful and enlightening reading experience for fans of fantasy and reincarnation stories, as well as political and economic dramas like Spice and Wolf.
The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt
The plot of Genius Prince’s Guide is intriguing and amusing. The crown prince, Wein Salema Arbalest, attempts to undermine his own kingdom's affairs in order to avoid his obligations while maintaining his image as a genius prince.
It is a unique take on the economics and management subgenre, as the main protagonist wishes for his country to fail, resulting in a comedic twist.
While essentially a work of fiction, this manga contains a wealth of information about governance, economic principles and political techniques that exist in real life.
Peddler in Another World: I Can Go Back to My World Whenever I Want
Combining fantasy with economic themes, this manga series offers a refreshing take on the isekai genre by putting an emphasis on trade and commerce, as the main protagonist retains his identity as a trader.
While he has no grand destinies or extraordinary powers, Shiro Amata can return to his original world at will, allowing him to introduce modern goods and knowledge of contemporary business practices to the fantasy world.
He quickly becomes a successful and influential merchant in the isekai world, hoping never to need an exhausting job again.
Kokumin Quiz
Kokumin Quiz is a unique manga with an unusual concept and visual style. It's the kind of manga that keeps you turning the pages from beginning to end because of its strange but captivating plot.
Though it does not place a strong emphasis on economic principles, you will find yourself drawn to the manga because of its discussions about government corruption, rebellion, and financial crimes, all of which are fundamental to economics.
In this manga series, Japan has a grandiose game show in which thousands of individuals compete for the chance to have the government realize one of their wishes.
The winners will be wealthy and fortunate, while the losers will be severely punished.
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