Le Journal intime de Sakura
Soleil · 2006–2010 · 20 issues
About the series
In the mid-2000s, French publisher Soleil released Le Journal intime de Sakura, a 20-issue manga-influenced series that ran from 2006 to 2010. Illustrated primarily by the distinctive artist U-Jin, the series follows the daily life and personal diary of its title character, offering a slice-of-life narrative rooted in emotional introspection and gentle coming-of-age moments. It stands as a notable European take on the shōjo manga tradition, blending Western comic sensibilities with a Japanese-inspired aesthetic.