is a Japanese
manga
Manga (Japanese: 漫画 ) are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long prehistory in earlier Japanese art. The term ''manga'' is u ...
series written and illustrated by
Jiro Taniguchi. It was serialized in
Shogakukan's ''
Big Comic'' and published in a single volume in December 1999.
Publication
The series is written and illustrated by
Jiro Taniguchi. It was serialized in ''
Big Comic'', and published in a single ''
tankōbon'' volume, which was released on December 18, 1999. The volume was re-released on June 30, 2016, with a new cover.
In April 2007, Fanfare and Ponet Mon
announced they licensed the series for English publication.
Reception
The reviewer for ''
Publishers Weekly'' had mixed feelings about the series. They praised the art while criticizing the plot, stating it "
eelsclumsy in his hand". Ikuko Kitagawa from ''
The Star
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'' had similar feelings, stating the appeal of the series comes from "the detailed description of scenery". Unlike previous critics, Scott Green from
Ain't It Cool News praised the series as a whole, stating it "distinguishes itself
rom other similar works. Johanna from Comics Worth Reading also offered some praise, stating "this isn't a classic, just an enjoyable book". David Welsh from
The Comics Reporter also praised both the art and plot.
In 2009, the series was nominated for the
.
References
External links
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Jiro Taniguchi
Mystery anime and manga
Seinen manga
Shogakukan manga