Ooba Kenya

A young girl, who lives alone in the “land of the night,” sets off on a trip with the postman to cope with the boredom of not receiving any mail. The title work and other stories in this collection are set somewhere between fantasy and everyday life. In them the author portrays children as they pass through various stages of maturity, with delicate and heartwarming illustrations and narratives. (Source: The Japan Media Arts Festival) Note: This manga is included in the Japan Media Arts Festival 16th Manga Division Jury Selections.

A collection of cute oneshots centered around little kids. Story 1, Tomonen: Three kids lost in the woods meet a little witch. Story 2, Lisa and Gus: Two kids try to resolve a quarrel over the phone. Story 3, On their way home with a hundred-yen coin: A trio of kids wind up in a quandary over a very special hundred-yen coin. Story 4, Go Girl: Two friends must part ways. Story 5, Leeza’s Left Hand: A girl meets a traveling performer who helps her see her own faults. Story 6, Youko, a little girl: A girl intent on remaining separate starts making connections.