Sand Chronicles #1

This first volume of Sand Chronicles introduces readers to Ann Uekusa, a 12-year-old girl whose life is upended when her mother's suicide forces her to leave Tokyo and move to the rural town of Shimane. There, she navigates grief, first love, and the complexities of adolescence, with creator Hinako Ashihara weaving a poignant coming-of-age story that spans years. This Viz edition collects the opening chapters of the original Japanese manga series, establishing the emotional core and relationships that define the narrative.