ノス＆ザクロ [Noss and Zakuro]

In the pages of Noss and Zakuro (2023–present, East Press), a single-issue comic introduces a curious, understated encounter between two unlikely figures. This debut from the publisher quietly establishes a mood of gentle mystery, hinting at a world where small, everyday moments carry unexpected weight. The series matters as a fresh, contemporary voice in Japanese independent comics, offering a spare, evocative start that invites readers to wonder where the story might lead.