Princesse Pivoine

Set in a fantastical Edo-era Japan, Princesse Pivoine is a single-issue French comic from Nobi Nobi that reimagines the classic Japanese folktale The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. The story follows the titular princess, a mysterious young woman discovered in a glowing bamboo stalk, as she navigates her celestial origins and the suitors who seek her hand. With its lush, painterly art and a focus on the princess's quiet strength, the series stands out as a compact, visually stunning homage to a beloved legend.