Sunny

In Sunny, acclaimed manga creator Taiyo Matsumoto crafts a tender, slice-of-life series set in a children's home called the Star Kids. Running from 2011 to 2015 under Shogakukan, the six-issue story follows a group of orphans as they navigate friendship, loneliness, and the small dreams that keep them going—often centered around a broken-down car named Sunny that becomes a symbol of escape. Matsumoto’s warm, expressive art and understated storytelling make this a quietly essential work, capturing childhood’s fragile beauty without sentimentality. It’s a poignant, character-driven gem from one of manga’s most distinctive voices.