タヌキとキツネ [Tanuki to Kitsune] #2

This charming second volume of Tanuki to Kitsune delivers more of the adorable slice-of-life comedy that made the series a hit — the cover's three-panel strip alone sets the warm, gentle tone perfectly. We see a round, cozy tanuki absorbed in a book, a bright-eyed fox contentedly enjoying a cup of tea, and the two of them together in a companionable little scene, all rendered in that soft, irresistibly cute style. With the series surpassing 300,000 copies in print, this is a delightful companion piece for anyone who loves lighthearted animal friendships.