Kusunoki Shouhei Collection: Yamagishi Ryouko to Yomu

Synopsis

Rediscover the unknown, tragically short-lived artist who shined like a flash of lightning on the pages of Garo through mangaka Ryouko Yamagishi’s curated selection. A collection of 12 masterpieces, including works appearing here for the first time. Garo, published during the tumultuous era of the late 1960s to the early 1970s, was a magazine where experimental works vied for supremacy. In a corner of that world, a phantom writer vividly depicted the transience of human life and the joys and sorrows of the common people of Edo, staring down even the approaching death before passing away. This gem-like collection of original masterpieces, curated by a mangaka who experienced that spirit firsthand and was captivated by the warm gaze toward ordinary people, is a special paperback edition. (Source: Chikuma Bunko, translated) 1. Osen (おせん) 2. Kajimataemon (梶又衛門) 3. Kuki (茎) 4. Kuremutsu (暮六ツ) 5. Tono-sama to Zarazara Shita Aji (殿さまとざらざらした味) 6. Oobeya (大部屋) 7. Oni no Koi (鬼の恋) 8. Fuji ga Saita (ふじが咲いた) 9. Haa Haa Haa (はぁーはぁーはぁー) 10. Yasubee (やすべえ) 11. Gose no Nagare (ゴセの流れ) 12. Saisetsu ni Mau (彩雪に舞う…)