Japan's Longest Day: A Graphic Novel About the End of WWII

”[Japan’s Longest Day] develops the tension of a well-crafted thriller as it builds to the fateful moment of Japan’s surrender. […] An incredible story of intrigue and rebellion unfolds.” —Publishers Weekly“This part of Japanese history is not very well documented in photo or film; the artwork in this book will break your heart and infuriate you all at the same time, largely thanks to artist’s talent.” —Pacific History Guide“A good read, and can serve as a launching pad for anyone interested in the Kyujo Incident, before delving into a more detailed account of these momentous twenty-four hours.” —Matthew Legare, author

Kazutoshi Hando was a well-known journalist and historian. He was the chief editor of several monthly and weekly magazines and wrote many popular books on World War II. He used his popularity as a newspaper columnist to create works that promoted peace in the decades following the war. Japan’s Longest Day was published in 1965 and adapted into a film in 1967.

Yukinobu Hoshino is an award-winning manga artist. He has been writing and illustrating manga for over 40 years and has published many bestsellers including the 2001 Nights series.