Chiisakobee: Die kleine Nachbarschaft

In this gentle manga adaptation of Shūgorō Yamamoto’s classic novel, a young carpenter in 1950s Tokyo inherits a rundown tenement and finds himself guardian to a spirited orphan girl. Cordelia Suzuki and Minetarô Mochizuki co-write the series, with Mochizuki also providing the warm, expressive art that brings the close-knit neighborhood to life. Published by Carlsen Comics in Germany since 2018, this four-issue series offers a quiet, humanist slice of life that resonates with fans of period drama and found family tales. Its importance lies in bringing a beloved Japanese literary work to a European audience through thoughtful adaptation.