Celebrating his 45th anniversary in 2019, Watase Seizo is a pioneer of color comics in Japan. His urban and stylish stories continues to attract many readers, especially with his masterpiece "Heart Cocktail" (1983-89). Mr. Watase's works, which are comics full of charm in each single image, have a timeless universality that continues to be loved. They have been used in many fashion magazines, book covers, record/CD jackets, corporate advertisements, and calendars. In addition, there have been many promotional works drawn at the request of companies. This book is a collection of rare short stories, including the title story "Heart Cocktail Renaissance" published in 2018, as well as works drawn for corporate tie-ins, all in one place. It will be a unique opportunity for long-time fans to be reunited with fantastic works, and for new readers to be touched by "Watase World" for the first time. (Source: Shogakukan, translated) Included Stories: **Heart Cocktail Renaissance** (ハートカクテル ルネサンス, 2017) **Heart Cocktail Ishinomaki** (ハートカクテル石巻, 2016) **Dolphin People** (ドルフィンピープル, 2004) **Sometimes Happy** (2008-2009) **Tomorrow no Iro** (TOMORROWの色, 2011) **46000-Nichi no Koi** (46000日の恋) **Portugal** (ボーチュガル, 2018) **TWINKLE STORY**

Centered on the married couple Kohei and Sai Tomita, this story vividly depicts scenes from their family life, interwoven with the beautiful sights of Japan as the seasons change. It is a chronicle of their lives—a chronicle of the seasons, a chronicle of their marriage, and a chronicle of Sai. Kohei, who grew up surrounded by a large, lively family, and Sai, who lost her parents at a young age and has lived alone in the house filled with memories of them. These two contrasting individuals come together as husband and wife to build a new, loving home. (Source: Kodansha, translated)

The sequel to *Sai*, depicting the lives of the young couple against the backdrop of Japan’s beautiful scenery. (Source: Kodansha, translated)

The manga centres on Natsuno, a woman who has the ability to hear music from people. She aspired to be a violin luthier but ended up succeeding her family's Kyoto tea shop when her mother passed away. (Source: Anime News Network)

Seizou Watase, known for his stylish art style and lyrical short stories, and Hiromi Matsuo, whose popularity is growing thanks to her depictions of women that blend modern elements into a retro, classic world. Although their artistic styles and modes of expression differ, this collaboration between two artists who resonate with and respect each other’s creative worlds has finally come to fruition! Centered on a collaborative comic—for which Watase created the storyboards and Matsuo added her own interpretations and arrangements to bring it to life—and the behind-the-scenes process, this visual book compiles the elements that shape their respective creative worlds, as well as the people and works that have influenced them. It also features a dialogue between the two artists and rare early works. The cover is a collaboration between the two, with the front and back forming a pair. (Source: Genkosha, translated)

A gift for your heart… lonely men and women in the big city. They all live their lives hoping to be kind-hearted. When you suddenly feel the urge to love someone, or when you feel weary of daily life, step into the world of sentimental ballads that fills your heart. (Source: Kadokawa, translated)