Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou: Deluxe Edition 2
- 420 pages
- 15 hours of reading
TIME THAT FLOWS LIKE SILK THROUGH YOUR FINGERS. Alpha the android takes a short vacation from the cafe and travels to Musashino to shop and visit with her new friend, Kokone.
Hitoshi Ashinano Books
Hitoshi Ashinano is a Japanese manga artist celebrated for his distinctive narrative style, which often eschews dialogue in favor of a laid-back, nostalgic atmosphere tinged with mystery. His approach prioritizes visual storytelling and evocative moods, creating a deeply immersive reading experience. Ashinano's works are known for their contemplative pace and subtle exploration of themes, allowing readers to absorb the emotional weight through imagery and atmosphere. His unique voice offers a tranquil yet intriguing perspective, making his manga a meditative journey for the reader.
Don't miss this moving, critically acclaimed classic manga (which inspired the anime) about an android running a coffee shop in a slowly dying Japan - published in English for the first time in oversized omnibus editions!
Don't miss this moving, critically acclaimed classic manga (which inspired the anime) about an android running a coffee shop in a slowly dying Japan-published in English for the first time in oversized omnibus editions! In a future Japan, long after an environmental catastrophe, Alpha the android runs a small café in a seaside town. As she wonders if her absent owner will ever return, she stands witness to the twilight of humanity with coffee, a slice of watermelon, and the sound of her moon guitar. Alpha and her fellow residents enjoy the melancholy beauty of life, even as the end approaches. Savor chapters 1-24 of this beloved manga classic in English for the first time, in this deluxe five-volume set.
THE AIR AS THICK AS SYRUP, MINUTES MELT AWAY. The world festival is over, and the sun is setting on the days of humanity. Alpha returns home to her quiet café, richer by a few treasured friends and memories. She wanders with Kokone and they surrender themselves to the syrupy air, letting their time melt and fuse into one. We hope you enjoy chapters 83-111 of this beloved manga classic available in English for the first time. Please come again!
WELCOME TO CAFÉ ALPHA, HAVE A SEAT AND ENJOY YOUR STAY. The world is slowly sinking beneath the waves. Alpha walks the remaining roads with her eyes on the sea, but treasures every day with her neighbors. Time seems to be speeding up, sloughing away like cliffs into the ocean, but Alpha's heart still beats, excited for what tomorrow will bring. Welcome to the finale of this beloved manga classic, publishing chapters 112-140 in English for the first time.