How Do You Live?

Kimi-tachi wa Dou Ikiru ka
君たちはどう生きるか

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From Penguin Press: The streets of Tokyo swarm below fifteen-year-old Copper as he gazes out into the city of his childhood. Struck by the thought of the infinite people whose lives play out alongside his own, he begins to wonder, how do you live? Considering life's biggest questions for the first time, Copper turns to his dear uncle for heart-warming wisdom. As the old man guides the boy on a journey of philosophical discovery, a timeless tale unfolds, offering a poignant reflection on what it means to be human.

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Genres
Drama Slice of Life
Locations
Asia Japan
Themes
Coming of Age Slice of Life School Life
Time Period > Period Piece
Late Modern & Contemporary 20th Century
Character Traits
Age Young Male Lead
Relationship
Uncle-Nephew Relationship