Yoshi no Zuikara: The Frog in the Well Does Not Know the Ocean

Thirty-two-year-old Tohno Naruhiko has been scraping by as a manga creator for ten years, and when his latest series gets canceled, he finds himself at a crossroads. Tohno’s always had his sights set on fantasy, but this time around, his editor’s got another idea—a slice-of-life story set in a remote village not unlike the one where he was born and raised. Could a return to his roots be exactly the change of pace our reclusive manga creator needs?

Thirty-two-year-old Tohno Naruhiko has been scraping by as a manga creator for ten years, and when his latest series gets canceled, he finds himself at a crossroads. Tohno’s always had his sights set on fantasy, but this time around, his editor’s got another idea—a slice-of-life story set in a remote village not unlike the one where he was born and raised. Could a return to his roots be exactly the change of pace our reclusive manga creator needs?

After ten years of trying to hit it big in the manga world, Naruhiko’s latest series is taking off! Still, he can’t help but wonder if he really deserves the success. So when the time comes for him to leave the island for a book signing in Tokyo, he can’t help but worry! At long last, he gets to meet some of the fans who have supported him for years… Surely he won’t slip up along the way?

After ten years of trying to hit it big in the manga world, Naruhiko’s latest series is taking off! Still, he can’t help but wonder if he really deserves the success. So when the time comes for him to leave the island for a book signing in Tokyo, he can’t help but worry! At long last, he gets to meet some of the fans who have supported him for years… Surely he won’t slip up along the way?

Naruhiko Tohno has finally hit it big with Wakkamon, his new manga series about life in a small island village. But thanks to tight deadlines and a no-nonsense editor, it’s been a long road to success. As Nakuhiko answers interview questions, he recalls the stressful days before he made his debut...and it’s not going to get anyeasier from here on out! The story of an ordinary manga creator’s ordinary life comes to a close in this final volume.

Naruhiko Tohno has finally hit it big with Wakkamon, his new manga series about life in a small island village. But thanks to tight deadlines and a no-nonsense editor, it’s been a long road to success. As Nakuhiko answers interview questions, he recalls the stressful days before he made his debut...and it’s not going to get anyeasier from here on out! The story of an ordinary manga creator’s ordinary life comes to a close in this final volume.