Twin Spica
Twin Spica by Kō Yaginuma, published by Vertical, Incorporated in 2011, is a graphic novel that explores the aspirations of a young girl in a futuristic Tokyo. At thirteen, Asumi Kamogawa dreams of reaching the stars, with her hopes intertwined with her desire to attend the prestigious Tokyo Space School. This edition spans 192 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers into Asumi’s journey as she navigates the challenges of proving her worthiness for this elite academy.
In this first volume, readers will find Asumi grappling with her ambitions and the emotional hurdles she faces, including the need to gain her father’s support. The narrative delves into themes of determination and self-belief, set against a backdrop of science fiction elements. Asumi’s story resonates with those who have ever dared to dream big, making it a thoughtful addition to the genres of comics and graphic novels.
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“In a Tokyo of the not-too-distant future a young girl looks up to the stars with melancholy in her heart and hope in her eyes. Thirteen-year-old Asumi Kamogawa’s whole life has been tied to those stars; her future may very well be among them. And she is not alone… Asumi is just one of many young people with ambitions to become a member of the first class admitted to the Tokyo Space School. In this first volume Asumi is put to the test to determine if she has what it takes to get into this elite space academy. Her struggles do not begin in the classroom or at the test site, though. First Asumi has to convince herself and her father that she ultimately belongs amongst the stars.”–P. [4] of cover.
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