パーフェクトワールド [Perfect World]

A warm, heartfelt josei manga from Kodansha, Perfect World (2015–2019) follows an interior designer who reconnects with her first love—now a wheelchair user after a spinal cord injury—and explores the real-world challenges and emotional depth of their relationship. Written and illustrated by Rie Aruga, this 12-volume series is celebrated for its sensitive, research-grounded portrayal of disability, accessibility, and love without sentimentality. It stands as a thoughtful, quietly groundbreaking work in the romance genre, earning a dedicated readership for its honest depiction of a couple navigating societal barriers and personal growth.