Keiichi Arawi Books

Originally serialized in 2006, this work by Keiichi Arawi has evolved into a global cultural phenomenon, captivating audiences with its unique blend of humor and everyday life. The series showcases quirky characters and absurd situations, highlighting the charm of mundane experiences. Its impact on popular culture reflects its innovative storytelling and relatable themes, making it a beloved favorite among fans around the world.

From Keiichi Arawi, the creator of hit series nichijou, comes a new slapstick comedy series about a penniless college student who moves to a town filled with bizarre people. This reckless girl will be the one who eventually sets the city in motion. Nagumo is in a bit of a bind. She's a college student, and like many people in her situation, is struggling with money. She is in debt and her landlord is trying to shake her down for rent. Asking her friends no longer works! They know her deal and they do not have the cash to prop her up, even temporarily. So what is she supposed to do under these circumstances? Well maybe bullying would help. Maybe petty theft? Neither one is realistic. Maybe getting a job would settle things... But that means working and not having fun in the big city. That also means not spending all your earnings before paying your rent. Life in the city is an adventure. Thankfully its a fruitful and entertaining one at that!

From Keiichi Arawi, the creator of hit series nichijou, comes a new slapstick comedy series about a penniless college student who moves to a town filled with bizarre people. This reckless girl will be the one who eventually sets the city in motion. The big race is over, and everything is back to “normal” in the CITY—as normal as it ever gets, anyway: Shia attempts to simultaneously take the advertising world by storm and annoy her way into Tatsuta Adatara’s heart, the City Three Crows continue their ongoing quest for the perfect summer vacation, and Tatewaku, Matsuri, and Ecchan tackle the impossible challenge of finding a band name that isn’t already taken. Meanwhile, Nagumo’s endless quest for cash takes her through various games of skill and chance: a watermelon seed-spitting contest, bobbing for gold bars at the summer festival, even the 7th Annual CITY Quiz Championship. We’ve got spies, we’ve got love (or is it like?), we even have the perils of...THE BOUTIQUE?! We’ve got it all here in the CITY—where nothing is ever as normal as it seems.

The story features a surprise revival of beloved characters from a quirky, slice-of-life universe. Readers can expect a blend of humor, absurdity, and heartwarming moments as the characters navigate their everyday lives filled with peculiar occurrences. The narrative captures the essence of friendship and the charm of mundane experiences, promising both nostalgia for long-time fans and an engaging introduction for newcomers.

"The denizens of the fey kingdom must placate their princess. Mio invents an explosive athletic move. A newly-opened cafe bedevils Yuuko. Yuuko seizes a chance to send Mios already-active imagination into overdrive, and Nakamura, the science teacher, takes a professional interest in Nano."--Amazon.com

From the creator of nichijou comes a new slapstick comedy series about a penniless college student who moves to a town filled with bizarre people. This reckless girl will be the one who eventually sets the city in motion. Niikura chases after the cat that ran off with her precious pendant, and Nagumo quickly follows, determined to discover whatever secret Niikura has stashed away inside—when suddenly she is whisked away to a mysterious tower where she must conquer a series of challenges or be honored with a most sumptuous feast… wait, what? And so the residents of the CITY take part in revelries…

From Keiichi Arawi, the creator of hit series nichijou! The big day is finally here: The 4th Local City Race is upon us! Eight pairs will enter, each more absurd and unexpected than the last, but only one will emerge victorious to claim the 1-million-yen prize. All of CITY’s heavy hitters are here: Nagumo, Granny, Dr. Adatara, the Self-Proclaimed Quiz King... Wait, what?! Who even is that??! And why weren’t the rest of us allowed to enter???! The scattershot charm of Keiichi Arawi’s masterpiece comes together with laser focus to bring you the biggest, craziest, funniest volume of CITY yet!

mundane madness A U.F.O. causes Yuuko’s lunch to come out her nose. Ms. Nakamura tries an adorable new ploy. Mihoshi’s big plan backfires. Mai successfully dodges a trap. Hypnosis doesn’t work, until it works all too well. And Weboshi might actually be able to read minds...

From the creator of nichijou comes a new slapstick comedy series about a penniless college student who moves to a town filled with bizarre people. Niikura tries to catch Nagumo in a compromising position. The Tekaridake Theatre Troupe tries to recruit a new member, as Niikura recruits help in finding her still-missing pendant. A night full of shooting stars gives the residents of Sweet Olive Manor something to wish for, and Ecchan and Matsuri hatch a plan to bring about world peace. But a few folks have very close calls with the Grim Reaper…

"The professor gets everyone stuck in a sticky situation. Mio goes to extraordinary lengths to protect her passionate pet project. Unexpected feelings for another teacher have taken root in Mr. Takasaki's heart. And an unfortunate misunderstanding ends up bringing two friends closer together."--Amazon.com

From Keiichi Arawi, the creator of hit series nichijou, comes a new slapstick comedy series about a penniless college student who moves to a town filled with bizarre people. The City Three Crows try to make the best of summer in the face of overwhelming odds, while Ecchan and Matsuri inevitably waste their time by trying to make the most of it. Niikura reveals her shameful midnight snacking habits even as she tortures Nagumo with unwanted ghost stories, while on the plus side, Nagumo’s rent problems may finally be solved when an Edo-period bandit comes to the rescue?! The soccer team’s roster of stupendous characters still can’t win a game, the barber makes an accidental fortune and loses it again, Wako resists manga stardom, everyone in town has a crush on her little sister Riko, and the mysterious quadrennial CITY race approaches... Return once again to the charming, mind-bending, always unpredictable world of life in the big CITY.

From Keiichi Arawi, the creator of hit series nichijou, comes a new slapstick comedy series about a penniless college student who moves to a town filled with bizarre people. This reckless girl will be the one who eventually sets the city in motion. Summer is in full swing, and Nagumo is as desperate as ever to make a buck. Makabe’s is closed, so apart from an appearance in Troupe Tekaridake’s latest masterwork, she’s got no source of income—and no choice but to turn to the internet. With Niikura behind the camera, what could go wrong? But Nagumo’s public humiliation leads to some unexpected reunions... Summer in the CITY doesn’t mean lazy days for everyone, however: Class 2-3’s make-up exam is postponed indefinitely as they devote their energy to a Guinness world record, the Surprising Shogi championship grips fans with its preposterous thrills, and Wako joins forces with Kamaboko Oni to save “Mr. Bummer” from the threat of cancellation. Need a vacation from normal life? Why not spend summer in the CITY?

From Keiichi Arawi, the creator of hit series nichijou, comes a new slapstick comedy series about a penniless college student who moves to a town filled with bizarre people. Some changes are coming to the CITY—with Ecchan departing for good and Nagumo finally ready to pay Granny back (if she’ll accept the money), things won’t be the same around the neighborhood. Meanwhile, Captain Obina agrees to a soccer shootout with the fate of Gongenyama hanging in the balance, an unexpected prize-winning photograph creates another unexpected celebrity, and even the mysterious creatures living in the sewers don’t know what to make of a bizarre newcomer. Surprised? Don’t be. Everyone should know by now that all bets are off in the CITY!

uniquely quotidian Mio enlists her friends to help her meet a major manga deadline. Mr. Takasaki makes a deal with the devil to get closer to his crush. Sakamoto's scarf is repurposed for a chatty crow. a sacred temple must fend off a new brand of fiend, and Ms. Nakamura is tripped up in her quest to capture Nano by a deeply unscientific reaction to compliments. tag along for more typically atypical days in Tokisadame...

"Just as nothing is ordinary in the world of my ordinary life, nothing is standard about Helvetica Standard. The second half of this behind-the-scenes peek at the surreal aesthetic of Keiichi Arawi contains a heavier emphasis on artwork created to tie into nichijou as well as a heart helping of short-format manga, tales and snippets from Arawi's life as a working manga artist, and the identity of the mysterious novelist John Mark Ware is revealed..."--Page [4] of cover

humdrum conundrums Yuuko has a depressing doppelganger. Tanaka has a secret weapon. Mai becomes engrossed in a new best-seller. Mio squares off with a strange new vending machine, and a near-death experience creates chaos for a guardian angel...

Mio makes an abrupt confession. Mihoshi tries to help her sister Misato confess her feelings to her crush. Mai heeps pulling the rug on Yuuko with her deceptive sense of humor. Tanaka stubbornly refuses to break a promise to Nakanojou. Yuuko gets mistaken for a celebrity, and Mr. Takasaki unwittingly foils Ms. Nakamura's sneaky plans...

From the creator of nichijou comes a new slapstick comedy series about a penniless college student who moves to a town filled with bizarre people. This reckless girl will be the one who eventually sets the city in motion. Niikura wakes up to find Nagumo and Wako camping out in her apartment, and the lure of buried treasure brings out everyone’s competitive side. The Adatara family has a boisterous breakfast routine that Mom handles like an orchestra conductor. Tanabe is on a mission to reward the Man Who Is Too Nice. Ecchan and Matsuri invent their own two-person club, and the City South Eleven vow to protect their MVP. And so the days roll by in the City…

standard surreality Mio finally has her dream come true. Ms. Nakamura ends up in a nightmare situation after discovering the shinonome lab. The Princess goes on a rampage to recover wood cubes. Mai makes a new friend, and nio makes a heartbreaking discovery that propels her to learn something important about life...

que será surreality a game of musical chairs takes a sharp turn. nano pulls out all the stops in a battle against a fry thief. a bizarre body-swap situation occurs in the shinonome household. yuuko displays a talent for naming things. we get a glimpse of mio’s dream job, as everyone writes a letter to their future selves...

From the creator of Nichijou comes a new slapstick comedy series about a penniless college student who moves to a town filled with bizarre people. This reckless girl will be the one who eventually sets the city in motion. Niikura reflects on how her friendship with Nagumo began. Wako Izumi is intrigued by Nagumo, and gets a totally wrong idea about her relationship with Niikura. Tatewaku Makabe scores a dubious point during a soccer game, and his father tries to game a peculiar restaurant. Meanwhile, super-strong Granny continues to be unbeatable...

ongoing ordinariness mio vs. a caterpillar. the vice principal vs. all the clubs. the professor vs. sleepiness. yuuko vs. a perfect score. misato vs. a jaguar. nano and sakamoto vs. a strange box. annaka vs. a beetle. mr. takasaki vs. a ham. fecchan vs. a deserted island. mai vs. a daifuku. and so the ordinary days continue…

Yuuko tries a string of puns that goes very far off the rails. Misato pulls out the big guns when dealing with the maddeningly level-headed Sasahara. The professor adopts a surprisingly chatty cat, and a dog shows up at the right time to lend a paw.

The follow-up to the hit manga series nichijou (and heavily referenced in the artwork of that series), Helvetica Standard is a full-color anthology of Keiichi Arawi’s comic art and design work. Funny and heartwarming, this two-part series is a humorous look at modern day Japanese design in comic form and a deep-dive into the artistic and creative mind of Keiichi Arawi. Part comic, part diary, part art and design book, Helvetica Standard is a deconstruction of the world of nichijou.

From Keiichi Arawi, the creator of hit series nichijou, comes a new slapstick comedy series about a penniless college student who moves to a town filled with bizarre people. This reckless girl will be the one who eventually sets the city in motion. Riko Izumi is about to go on the greatest adventure of her life—and she won’t even remember it! Tatewaku’s crush gets him into hot water, cold water, and every kind in between as he tries to keep her safe, and maybe even get her to reciprocate his feelings. Love! Friendship! Death! Robots! Pirates! Extraterrestrial cephalopods! Pop songs! Welcome to the most epic volume of CITY ever, at least since the last one. Keiichi Arawi takes us out of the CITY and on a high-seas adventure that no one will ever forget (except Riko).

From Keiichi Arawi, the creator of hit series nichijou, comes a new slapstick comedy series about a penniless college student who moves to a town filled with bizarre people. This reckless girl will be the one who eventually sets the city in motion. FINAL volume of the series! "If you enjoy the absurd or like being reminded that life can be entertaining even when it seems boring, this is the manga for you..." - AiPT Comics It’s the tail end of summer, but the whole city is set in motion as the heavy hitters join the mayoral race to stop Granny, who vows to turn the CITY into an elderly dictatorship, from becoming the next mayor. Keiichi Arawi wraps up his masterpiece with the grandest and craziest volume yet. And it’s one filled with laughter and tears! The story ends here. But the CITY and its people will live on forever!

In this just-surreal enough take on the "school genre" of manga, a group of friends grapple with all sorts of unexpected situations in their daily lives as high schoolers. The gags, jokes, puns, and haiku keep this series off-kilter even as the cast grow and change. Check it out and meet the new ordinary.

From the creator of nichijou, this surreal-slapstick series revolves around a penniless college student, Midori Nagumo, who lives in an ordinary city filled with not-quite-ordinary people. And as this reckless girl runs about, she sets the city in motion. Midori is in a bit of a bind. She is in debt, and her landlady is trying to shake her down for unpaid rent. Her best friend refuses to loan her cash since she’s wised up to her tricks. Maybe some bullying would help. Or a bit of petty theft? Neither is sustainable. Maybe getting a job would settle things… But working means less time for fun adventures in the big city…

普段はおとなしめな夢見る女子高生・みおのまわりにはロボやら大福やら謎なものがいっぱい。四巻に待ち受けるのはさらに微妙な日常。話題のポストモダンギャグ第4巻！

普段はおとなしめな夢見る女子高生・みおのまわりにはロボやら大福やら謎なものがいっぱい。七巻でもシュールなのかかわいいのか予断を許さない日常。てか、カボチャかてぇ…。

ボーっとしている麻衣、ロボットの東雲なの、貴族な笹原先輩、唯物論者の中之条。ゆっこの周りにはいろいろな個性を持った人が日常を過ごしています。

Als sich Yuko und Mio an einem sonnigen Morgen auf den Weg zur Schule machen, sind sie verwundert. Schließlich hatte der Wetterbericht Regen angekündigt. Ihr Gespräch über das schöne Wetter wird jedoch prompt von einem Schauer aus Spielzeug und Sushi unterbrochen – und ausgerechnet Lachs landet auf Yukos Kopf! Unweit der beiden sitzt ihre Mitschülerin Nano jammernd auf einem Hausdach, denn sie hat keine Ahnung, wie sie dort gelandet ist. Zu allem Überfluss ist auch noch ihre Tasche verschwunden. Und ihre Schuhe. Und ihr … rechter Arm! Ein ganz normaler Schultag nimmt seinen Lauf ...

Als sich Yuko und Mio an einem sonnigen Morgen auf den Weg zur Schule machen, sind sie verwundert. Schließlich hatte der Wetterbericht Regen angekündigt. Ihr Gespräch über das schöne Wetter wird jedoch prompt von einem Schauer aus Spielzeug und Sushi unterbrochen – und ausgerechnet Lachs landet auf Yukos Kopf! Unweit der beiden sitzt ihre Mitschülerin Nano jammernd auf einem Hausdach, denn sie hat keine Ahnung, wie sie dort gelandet ist. Zu allem Überfluss ist auch noch ihre Tasche verschwunden. Und ihre Schuhe. Und ihr … rechter Arm! Ein ganz normaler Schultag nimmt seinen Lauf ...

Als sich Yuko und Mio an einem sonnigen Morgen auf den Weg zur Schule machen, sind sie verwundert. Schließlich hatte der Wetterbericht Regen angekündigt. Ihr Gespräch über das schöne Wetter wird jedoch prompt von einem Schauer aus Spielzeug und Sushi unterbrochen – und ausgerechnet Lachs landet auf Yukos Kopf! Unweit der beiden sitzt ihre Mitschülerin Nano jammernd auf einem Hausdach, denn sie hat keine Ahnung, wie sie dort gelandet ist. Zu allem Überfluss ist auch noch ihre Tasche verschwunden. Und ihre Schuhe. Und ihr … rechter Arm! Ein ganz normaler Schultag nimmt seinen Lauf ...

Yuko und Mio sind überrascht von dem schönen Wetter auf dem Weg zur Schule, obwohl Regen angekündigt war. Plötzlich wird ihr Gespräch durch einen Schauer aus Spielzeug und Sushi unterbrochen, der Yuko trifft. Gleichzeitig sitzt ihre Mitschülerin Nano jammernd auf einem Dach, ohne zu wissen, wie sie dorthin kam.

Yuko und Mio sind überrascht von dem schönen Wetter auf dem Weg zur Schule, obwohl Regen angekündigt war. Plötzlich wird ihr Gespräch durch einen Schauer aus Spielzeug und Sushi unterbrochen, der Yuko trifft. Gleichzeitig sitzt ihre Mitschülerin Nano jammernd auf einem Dach, ohne zu wissen, wie sie dorthin kam.

Als sich Yuko und Mio an einem sonnigen Morgen auf den Weg zur Schule machen, sind sie verwundert. Schließlich hatte der Wetterbericht Regen angekündigt. Ihr Gespräch über das schöne Wetter wird jedoch prompt von einem Schauer aus Spielzeug und Sushi unterbrochen – und ausgerechnet Lachs landet auf Yukos Kopf! Unweit der beiden sitzt ihre Mitschülerin Nano jammernd auf einem Hausdach, denn sie hat keine Ahnung, wie sie dort gelandet ist. Zu allem Überfluss ist auch noch ihre Tasche verschwunden. Und ihre Schuhe. Und ihr … rechter Arm! Ein ganz normaler Schultag nimmt seinen Lauf ...

Als sich Yuko und Mio an einem sonnigen Morgen auf den Weg zur Schule machen, sind sie verwundert. Schließlich hatte der Wetterbericht Regen angekündigt. Ihr Gespräch über das schöne Wetter wird jedoch prompt von einem Schauer aus Spielzeug und Sushi unterbrochen – und ausgerechnet Lachs landet auf Yukos Kopf! Unweit der beiden sitzt ihre Mitschülerin Nano jammernd auf einem Hausdach, denn sie hat keine Ahnung, wie sie dort gelandet ist. Zu allem Überfluss ist auch noch ihre Tasche verschwunden. Und ihre Schuhe. Und ihr … rechter Arm! Ein ganz normaler Schultag nimmt seinen Lauf ...

Als sich Yuko und Mio an einem sonnigen Morgen auf den Weg zur Schule machen, sind sie verwundert. Schließlich hatte der Wetterbericht Regen angekündigt. Ihr Gespräch über das schöne Wetter wird jedoch prompt von einem Schauer aus Spielzeug und Sushi unterbrochen – und ausgerechnet Lachs landet auf Yukos Kopf! Unweit der beiden sitzt ihre Mitschülerin Nano jammernd auf einem Hausdach, denn sie hat keine Ahnung, wie sie dort gelandet ist. Zu allem Überfluss ist auch noch ihre Tasche verschwunden. Und ihre Schuhe. Und ihr … rechter Arm! Ein ganz normaler Schultag nimmt seinen Lauf ...

Als sich Yuko und Mio an einem sonnigen Morgen auf den Weg zur Schule machen, sind sie verwundert. Schließlich hatte der Wetterbericht Regen angekündigt. Ihr Gespräch über das schöne Wetter wird jedoch prompt von einem Schauer aus Spielzeug und Sushi unterbrochen – und ausgerechnet Lachs landet auf Yukos Kopf! Unweit der beiden sitzt ihre Mitschülerin Nano jammernd auf einem Hausdach, denn sie hat keine Ahnung, wie sie dort gelandet ist. Zu allem Überfluss ist auch noch ihre Tasche verschwunden. Und ihre Schuhe. Und ihr … rechter Arm! Ein ganz normaler Schultag nimmt seinen Lauf ...

Als sich Yuko und Mio an einem sonnigen Morgen auf den Weg zur Schule machen, sind sie verwundert. Schließlich hatte der Wetterbericht Regen angekündigt. Ihr Gespräch über das schöne Wetter wird jedoch prompt von einem Schauer aus Spielzeug und Sushi unterbrochen – und ausgerechnet Lachs landet auf Yukos Kopf! Unweit der beiden sitzt ihre Mitschülerin Nano jammernd auf einem Hausdach, denn sie hat keine Ahnung, wie sie dort gelandet ist. Zu allem Überfluss ist auch noch ihre Tasche verschwunden. Und ihre Schuhe. Und ihr … rechter Arm! Ein ganz normaler Schultag nimmt seinen Lauf ...

普段はおとなしめな夢見る女子高生・みおのまわりにはロボやら大福やら謎なものがいっぱい。六巻でもシュールなのかかわいいのか予断を許さない日常。話題のポストモダンギャグ第六巻！

普段はおとなしめな謎の女子高生・麻衣のまわりにはロボやら大福やら謎なものでいっぱい。八巻でもシュールなのかかわいいのか予断を許さない日常。夢、幻の如くなり。