Complex Age

In this six-issue series from Kodansha USA, Yui Sakuma explores the life of a young office worker who hides her passionate love of cosplay from her everyday colleagues. Written by Sakuma alongside translators Alethea and Athena Nibley, Complex Age (2016–2017) offers a thoughtful, character-driven look at the tension between personal identity and social expectations in modern Japan. It stands out for its warm, nuanced portrayal of fandom and the quiet courage it takes to share one’s true self.