Tomihiko Morimi frequently sets his works in Kyoto, a city he knows intimately. His narratives are celebrated for a unique blend of fantasy and reality, often exploring themes of growing up and finding one's place in the world. Morimi's style is playful and imaginative, filled with unexpected turns and memorable characters that lead readers on adventurous journeys. His writing invites readers to explore the hidden wonders of everyday life.
Set in the sweltering summer, a malfunctioning remote control for an air conditioner becomes the catalyst for a reality-altering adventure in this sequel to The Tatami Galaxy. The narrative explores themes of time and existence as characters navigate the surreal consequences of their circumstances, blending humor and existential reflection in a unique storytelling experience.
"An unfulfilled college student hurtles through four parallel realities to explore the what-might've-been and the what-should-never-be in this Groundhog's Day-esque campus chronicle"-- Provided by publisher
A collection of four spooky tales for the modern era, all tied to a certain Kyoto curio shop. A basket wriggles, a masked man lingers in the dark, and things are offered, lost, and forgotten. What mysteries lie hidden in the city's winding streets? Tomihiko Morimi offers a stylish glimpse into the beguiling and mysterious darkness of the old capital.
A young man at college deals with being romantically rejected by turning to his enormous imagination and tearing through the streets of Kyoto.
One day, penguins are spotted in the suburban town that fourth-grader Aoyama calls home. The penguins make their sudden appearance in a residential district--nowhere near the ocean--and disappear just as mysteriously. Where could they have come from, and where did they go? Aoyama is determined to get to the bottom of it! This is the slightly curious, unforgettable tale of that summer.