Nobles Paysans #5

Hiromu Arakawa's autobiographical slice-of-life series about Hokkaido farm life continues with this charming fifth volume, collecting 11 chapters. The cover sets the tone perfectly — a determined farmer character brandishes a pitchfork and mallet while a watermelon sits nearby, as a lively trio of raccoon-like creatures tumbles playfully overhead against a cheerful red and green background. It's a wonderfully chaotic snapshot of rural life that makes this 2018 Kurokawa release instantly appealing to fans of warm, humorous manga.