Suzume 1, 9781647294045
Paperback
A girl, a boy, a chair: can she save Japan?

$33.57

  • Paperback

    196 pages

  • Release Date

    21 October 2024

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Summary

Suzume: A Doorway to Destiny

Girl meets boy. Boy turns into…a chair? This story blends fantasy, coming-of-age themes, and a road trip adventure, exploring the impact of environmental disasters on a personal and national level.

High school junior Suzume encounters a mysterious stranger searching for ruins and a peculiar door. After directing him, Souta, to an abandoned resort, she reconsiders and attempts to stop him. However, Suzume unwittingly opens a dilapidated door to a …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781647294045
ISBN-10:1647294045
Series:Suzume
Author:Makoto Shinkai, Denki Amashima
Publisher:Vertical Inc.
Imprint:Vertical Inc.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:196
Release Date:21 October 2024
Weight:248g
Dimensions:119mm x 214mm x 236mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Fans of the critically acclaimed film of the same name will likely enjoy this version of the work, even without the stunning colors and soundtrack of the movie. Amashima’s illustrations offer a faithful telling and provide whimsy at times, with a playfulness that is unique to the manga adaptation. Recommended.” - School Library Journal”….it’s a lovely way to revisit a beautiful story, and one that fans of the film will want in their library.” - Otaku USA

About The Author

Makoto Shinkai

Director Makoto Shinkai took the world by storm with his animated movies Your Name and Weathering with You. His works are heavily inspired by the beauty of Ghibli films and often feature both intensely personal drama as well as the visceral fear of looming environmental disaster.

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