A collection of short comics depicting the unknown life of insects, the relationship between insects (sometimes mushrooms and shellfish) and humans, accompanied by their anthropomorphism. Jumping spiders, leopard spiders, fleas, Also philinae... The author's love for insects depicted familiar things such as ants and bees. It's a very carefully made book. The detailed lines drawn in the main story, the depiction of the character's emotions, and the way of understanding the ecology of insects, are the front pieces of each story. It includes the cartoon-style column entitled "Mushikeracho", which is not overpowered. Many of the stories have room for imagination, so it can be read without feeling overwhelming.
"Relay" essay published in Wings. Each chapter features a contribution from a different mangaka.
Extra story from The Wolf Girl and Black Prince volume 2.
One day, Kiyosumi Hamada, who is preparing for his university entrance exam, witnesses a first-year girl being bullied at a school assembly. Kiyosumi intervenes. However, what awaited him was a scream of "Aaaahhhhh!" from Hari Kuramoto, the underclassman who should have been glad to be saved. What is the meaning of her rejection? Who are the "two dead people"? Eventually, Kiyosumi discovers the true nature of the incident, and Hari's true nature… (Source: Shincho Bunko, translated)
Mushrooms enjoy immense popularity not only in cooking but also as collectibles—from sundries and stamps to photographs, literature, music, film, art, and apps. This book features a meticulously curated selection of mushroom manga from the vast library of Iizawa Koutarou, author of numerous mushroom-related works including Kinoko Bungaku Daizen and Magical Mushroom Tour. The result is the long-awaited “Kinoko Manga Meisakusen.” The cover design is by Yoshioka Hidenori (September Cowboy), who also designed Kinoko Bungaku Meisakusen and “Houshi Bungaku Meisakusen.” The book design embodies the mystery, toxicity, and mystique of mushrooms—neither plant nor animal, possessing both nourishment and poison. An essential volume for all mushroom lovers!! (Source: ele-king, translated) 1. **Hatsu Take-gari** (初茸がり) \[Yoshiharu Tsuge\] 2. **Yumenosaku: Kinoko Kaigi** (夢野久作 きのこ会議) \[Kuniko Nagasaki\] 3. **Tsumasaki ni Terujizu: Zenpen** (爪先に光路図 前篇) \[Aki Aoi\] 4. **Yama no Sachi** (山の幸) \[Ayuko Akiyama\] 5. **Kinoko no Better Life** (ベターライフ) \[Yasuko Sakata\] 6. **Mousou no Yakkou Ressha** (妄想の夜行列車) \[Leiji Matsumoto\] 7. **Oni Fusube** (オニフスベ) \[Minami Nikkuni\] 8. **Kinoko Ryokou** (きのこ旅行) \[Mimiyo Tomozawa\] 9. **Kinoko no Yama wa Tabezakari (Dorohedoro volume 3)** (キノコの山は食べ盛り(『ドロヘドロ』3巻)) \[Q Hayashida\] 10. **Kinoko no Heya** (きのこの部屋) \[Hideo Azuma\] 11. **Kinoko no Sei** (茸の精) \[Kazuichi Hanawa\] 12. **Kinoko? Kinoko** (キノコ?キノコ) \[Makoto Mio\] 13. **Boku no Chikashitsu e Oide** (ぼくの地下室へおいで) \[Moto Hagio\] 14. **6:45** \[Kenya Ooba\] 15. **Kinoko Ningen no Kekkon #1** (きのこ人間の結婚♯1) \[Kei Murayama\] 16. **Ni-wa: Touchuu Kasou no Maki** (二話 冬虫夏草の巻) \[Sanpei Shirato\] 17. **Shinryaku Enban Kinokonga** (侵略円盤キノコンガ) \[Marina Shirakawa\] 18. **Touchuu Kasou** (冬虫夏草) \[Hiroshi Masumura\]