Hirayasumi, Vol. 1 by Keigo Shinzo

Hirayasumi, Vol. 1

Keigo Shinzo

VIZ Media LLC · Paperback · May 21, 2024

Hirayasumi, Vol.

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Who it’s for
A warm, gently funny manga about finding your own pace amid other people’s worries.
Themes
Finding one's way in life, Anxiety and grief, Family relationships
Genres
Slice-of-Life Comics, General Manga, Coming-of-Age Stories

About this book

With a carefree outlook on life, Hiroto knows better than anyone that slowing down is sometimes the best way to move forward. At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn’t have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future—and he couldn’t be happier. Hiroto’s breezy attitude isn’t easy for everyone to understand, though.

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In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life. After developing an unlikely friendship with the grouchy old woman who lives in his neighborhood, Hiroto suddenly finds himself inheriting not just her house but some rather difficult emotions as well. His 18-year-old cousin, Natsumi, moves in with him, but as a struggling art student, she has her own troubles to deal with and may just put Hiroto’s easygoing lifestyle to the test.

Room to Breathe

A warm, gently funny manga about finding your own pace amid other people’s worries.

Come here for

  • An easygoing lead whose outlook gives everyday uncertainty a lighter touch
  • A neighborhood friendship that grows into complicated feelings

Expect

  • Warm, character-focused storytelling about people doing their best
  • An unhurried contrast between Hiroto’s ease and the troubles around him

Where it sits

Slice-of-Life Comics90%
General Manga58%
Coming-of-Age Stories41%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • General Manga
  • Literary Graphic Novels
  • Funny Comics
Authors
Keigo Shinzo
Publisher
VIZ Media LLC
Published
May 21, 2024
Format
Paperback
Theme
Finding one's way in life · Anxiety and grief · Family relationships
Reading lane
General Manga