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Ayako (Paperback)

Name: Ayako (Paperback)
SKU: 9781935654780
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SKU: 9781935654780 Category: Standalone Manga

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Long considered as one of Osamu Tezuka’s most political narratives, Ayako is also considered to be one of his most challenging as it defies the conventions of his manga by utilizing a completely original cast and relying solely on historical drama to drive the plot. Ayako, pulls no punches, and does not allow for gimmicks as science-fiction or fantasy may. Instead Tezuka weaves together a tale which its core simply focuses on a single family, a family that could be considered a metaphor for a rapidly developing superpower.

Overflowing with imagery of the cold war seen through Japan’s eyes, Ayako is firmly set in realism taking inspiration from a number of historical events that occurred over the American occupation and the cultural-revolution which soon followed. Believed to be Tezuka’s answer to the gekiga (dramatic comics) movement of the 60’s, Ayako should be considered one of the better early examples of a seinen (young adult) narrative to be published.

Initially set in the aftermath of World War II, Ayako focuses its attention on the Tenge clan, a once powerful family of landowners living in a rural community in northern Japan. From the moment readers are introduced to the extended family, it is apparent that the war and American occupation have begun to erode the fabric that binds them all together. The increasing influence of political, economic and social change begins to tear into the many Tenge siblings, while a strange marriage agreement creates resentment between the eldest son and his sire. And when the family seems to have completely fallen apart, they decide to turn their collective rage on what they believe to be the source of their troubles—the newest member of the Tenge family, the youngest sister Ayako.

Additional information

Weight	0.89 kg
Dimensions	1.82 × 5.99 × 7.99 in
Author	Tezuka Osamu
Format	Standalone Manga
Main Imprint	Kodansha Comics
Sub Imprint	Vertical Comics
Main Series	Ayako
Sub Series	Ayako (Paperback)
Catalog	February 2013 Catalog
Release Date	02/12/2013
Binding	Paperback
ISBN	9781935654780
Shelf Code	P-P1

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About Kodansha Comics

Kodansha Comics is the U.S. division of Japan's largest publisher, Kodansha Ltd., and is responsible for bringing some of the most beloved and influential manga to English-speaking audiences. The imprint is committed to maintaining the highest standards of translation and production to faithfully present its diverse catalog of manga to fans around the world.

Vertical Comics, a sub-imprint of Vertical, specializes in publishing manga with a unique and diverse selection that includes both popular and underground titles. The imprint is recognized for its commitment to high-quality production and translation, delivering a variety of stories that appeal to manga fans seeking fresh and unconventional narratives. Vertical Comics continues to expand the landscape of manga in English by offering compelling titles that challenge and entertain.