Au temps de Botchan #1

This first volume of Jirō Taniguchi's historical manga series follows the daily life of a young boy in early 20th-century Japan, set against the backdrop of the Meiji era. The story is inspired by Natsume Sōseki's classic novel 'Botchan,' blending everyday observations with the cultural and social changes of the time. Taniguchi's detailed, realistic art brings the period to life, focusing on the protagonist's experiences in a small provincial town.