The Golden Sheep
Vertical · 2019–2020 · 3 issues
About the series
Kaori Ozaki writes and illustrates this compact, three-issue manga series from Vertical, a quiet character study about a young woman returning to her rural hometown after years away. The story gently explores the weight of old friendships and unresolved memories, anchored by Ozaki’s sensitive art and nuanced storytelling. Though brief, The Golden Sheep offers a complete, emotionally resonant arc that showcases Ozaki’s talent for capturing the ache and beauty of reconnection.