The Peanutbutter Sisters and Other American Stories

Rumi Hara's The Peanutbutter Sisters and Other American Stories (2022–present, Drawn & Quarterly) collects her whimsical, slice-of-life vignettes into a single graphic novel, following a trio of sisters and other quirky characters navigating everyday American oddities. Hara, the sole writer and artist, brings a gentle surrealism to her clean, expressive linework, capturing moments of quiet wonder and cultural dislocation. This debut collection establishes her as a distinctive new voice in indie comics, blending Japanese storytelling sensibilities with a warmly observant take on contemporary U.S. life.