Island in a Puddle 1

Island in a Puddle 1 by Kei Sanbe is a new manga series published by National Geographic Books on March 15, 2022. This edition, comprising 192 pages, is presented in English and delves into the life of a young boy named Minato, who finds himself navigating the complexities of Tokyo’s criminal underworld while striving to protect his younger sister, Nagisa. The story begins with a seemingly innocent outing that takes a dark turn, leading Minato into a suspenseful journey filled with unexpected challenges.
Readers will encounter a blend of crime, mystery, and supernatural elements as Minato grapples with his circumstances. The narrative unfolds with themes of family responsibility and survival, as he seeks to return his soul to his own body after a shocking incident. This volume promises to engage fans of comics and graphic novels, particularly those interested in horror and suspense, as it explores the depths of Minato’s struggles in a world that feels as isolating as an island in a puddle.
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The new manga series from Kei Sanbe, the master of suspense behind Erased, plunges an innocent young boy into Tokyo’s criminal underworld, as he fights to keep his younger sister alive, and to return his soul to his own body!
A CHILDHOOD IN THE UNDERWORLD
Minato’s tiny apartment might as well be on a deserted island. Despite being in elementary school, it falls on his shoulders to care for his little sister Nagisa, who never stops asking when their mother will make one of her infrequent visits home. One day when she stops by, their mother takes them to an amusement park, only to give Minato some cash and leave them on the Ferris wheel. However, as they reach the top of the ride, lightning strikes their car—but what Minato finds when he awakens is not the grim tragedy he expected…
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