KADOKAWA Masterpiece Comics

Now, and even100 years later,

these books will keep revealingthe world's wonders to us——

Chosen by book lovers,a selection of masterpieces from Japan and overseas.
The new standard for classic comics.

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Lipstick on an Afterimage

Manga: Hiroaki Terada Author: Yasutaka Tsutsui

One day, novelist Katsuo Saji unexpectedly finds himself living as the protagonist in a fictional world. But this world has a strange rule: “One character vanishes at a time.”
When a character disappears, so do all the words that use it. And when a word disappears, everything it represents is erased from existence. For example, when the character “ぱ”(pa) vanishes, “パン” (bread which is "pan" in Japanese) disappears too. When “ゆ”(yu) is lost, so is “ゆうこ” (Yuko), Saji’s eldest daughter.
As one thing after another fades away, the boundaries between reality and fiction start to blur.
Over 500,000 copies sold. An experimental masterpiece by the Japanese sci-fi legend, Yasutaka Tsutsui. (Commentary: Hiroaki Iima, Lexicographer)

OUR COLLECTION

COMING SOON

from Japan
The Honjin Murders
Manga: Fune Miyakawa
Author: Seishi Yokomizo
from Japan
Vita Sexualis
Manga: Yuki Kuniyasu
Author: Ogai Mori
from Japan
The Gate
Manga: Kana Suzuki
Author: Soseki Natsume
from China
The True Story of Ah Q
Manga: Shiizakuya
Author: Lu Xun

PRAISES

* ABC order

Robert Campbell | University Professor, Researcher in Japanese Literature

In the gently blurred scene before me, I see clear boundaries between different elements. The legs of a fox, the eyes of a girl, and the fresh scent of the forest seem to rise from the artwork.
I find myself wishing to get lost in this forest, embraced by its gentle mystery. (The Legends of Tono)
Akira Kawashima | Comedian, KIRIN

©Yoshimoto Kogyo Co.,LTD.

Finding this book is an omen—a sign that it’s time to start your journey toward your dreams. (The Alchemist)
Kengo | Booktoker

Manga acts as a gateway to reading.
It's got me really craving to dive into the original books.
Seigo Matsuoka | Editorial engineer

©Table Ensemble

Upon opening this portal,
the world begins to buzz with a tangible excitement.
Masterpieces reveal their capacity for boundless metamorphosis.
Nyantos the Vet | Veterinarian, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

©Eiko Oki

Cats have adjusted their meows to sound more pleasant to humans. From an animal behavior perspective, it seems like our furry friends might really have us wrapped around their paws. (The Silent Miaow)
Sekaikan Ozaki from Creephyp | Musician / Author

Manga takes you anywhere, and novels are always waiting.
I hope this series will be the start of many journeys.
QuizKnock | An intellectual collective from The University of Tokyo

A lineup carefully chosen to spark the urge to read. It shall be a delight to arrange them on the bookshelf.
Kazuyoshi Sakai | The Leader of JUNRETSU

Thanks to my fateful encounter with “The Alchemist” in my younger days, I’ve been able to keep JUNRETSU’s journey alive, chasing those “omens”! “The time is now!” (The Alchemist)
Nobuyuki Sakuma | TV Producer

The thrill I felt when reading the original, and the despair that came with its overwhelming brilliance.
This amazing manga adaptation has brought back those deeply buried emotions, reminding me of them all over again. (Lipstick on an Afterimage)
Natsumi Uga | Freelance Broadcaster

You should know what you truly desire.
This book is the key to realizing your dreams. (The Alchemist)
Shu Yamaguchi | Independent Researcher, Author, and Public Speaker

The breadth of human knowledge unfolds in manga. Truly, we live in an enlightened age.
Mari Yamazaki | Manga Artist, Writer, Artist

©Hiromichi Nozawa

The terrifying yet lovable "silent miaow" that brings humanity to its knees. No Cat, No Life. (The Silent Miaow)