Island in a Puddle #5

The fifth volume of Kei Sanbe's Island in a Puddle arrives with a quietly tender cover: a young girl and an older boy crouch together near a puddle with their umbrellas, a small dog beside them, their reflections shimmering below while a rainbow arcs across a cloudy sky behind them. That image of two kids peering into still water — the world above and its mirror below — perfectly captures the series' blend of everyday childhood moments and something just a little more fragile and mysterious. Published by Kodansha USA in 2023, this volume continues what fans of Sanbe's emotionally grounded storytelling have come to appreciate.