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Barefoot Gen: A Cartoon Story of Hiroshima #1 [Original Translation]
Barefoot Gen: A Cartoon Story of Hiroshima #1 presents a powerful, firsthand account of the Nakaoka family’s daily life in Hiroshima in the months leading up to the atomic bombing, drawn from the original manga by Keiji Nakazawa. Told with quiet intensity and stark emotional honesty, this story captures the resilience and vulnerability of ordinary people amid the growing shadow of war. The raw, personal artwork and narrative—both by Nakazawa—bring history to life with unflinching authenticity.
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The Nakaoka family lives in Hiroshima Japan during World War II. This is the story of their life. This book is their life from a few months before the end of the war up until the first atomic bomb is dropped on their city.
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