![]() ![]() This multifaceted approach means that Mizuki himself is our guide through the defining events of the 20th Century and World War II - his father struggling with unemployment during the Great Depression, he himself forced into war as the country militizarizes. These new editions will be available beginning in August 2022.Ĭovering the entire reign of Emperor Hirohito, from 1926 to 1989, Showa: A History of Japan splits its focus between the historical events of the period and Mizuki’s own experiences, with guest appearances from beloved characters like Kitaro and Nezumi Otoko. In honour of Mizuki’s centenary, we’re thrilled to share freshly redesigned covers for the Eisner Award winning graphic novel Onward Towards Our Noble De aths, translated by Jocelyne Allen and the entire Showa: A History of Japan s eries, translated by Zack Davisson. Mizuki skillfully pairs elaborate landscape renderings with cartoon characters in all of his work, breathing life into esoteric concepts and remote regions. When we reflect on the life and work of Mizuki we remember his harrowing autobiographical accounts of time spent in the Japanese army during WWII, his thrilling yokai storytelling in the Kitaro series, and his resurrection of traditional Japanese myths in Tono Monogatari. A beloved national treasure of Japan, we are humbled to be Mizuki’s English-language publisher. The legendary mangaka Shigeru Mizuki would have turned 100 years old on March 8th. ![]()
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