Sand Chronicles
Viz · 2008–2011 · 10 issues
About the series
Hinako Ashihara's Sand Chronicles (2008–2011, Viz) is a poignant shojo manga that follows Ann Uekusa from her troubled adolescence in a rural town through her twenties, as she navigates friendships, first love, and family trauma. Ashihara's sensitive storytelling and delicate art capture the quiet, aching beauty of growing up, making this a deeply emotional coming-of-age saga. Originally serialized in Betsucomi, it stands as a beloved, understated classic of the genre.
