Not Simple

Natsume Ono's Not Simple is a single, self-contained volume published by Shogakukan in 2006, telling a poignant, globe-spanning story about a young man's search for his missing sister. The narrative unfolds through a series of interconnected flashbacks, revealing a fractured family history and a journey that stretches from London to Australia. Known for its delicate, expressive art and emotionally resonant storytelling, this slim graphic novel is a quietly powerful work that showcases Ono's gift for capturing loneliness and the enduring bonds of family.