Thermae Romae
Casterman · 2012–2013 · 6 issues
About the series
Lucius, a Roman architect struggling with his craft, finds himself literally swept away by a mysterious current that transports him to a modern Japanese bathhouse. This six-issue series from Casterman (2012–2013) blends historical comedy with cultural commentary, as Lucius adapts ancient Roman bathing technology from the wonders he witnesses. Written and drawn by Mari Yamazaki, Thermae Romae is a uniquely charming, award-winning manga that celebrates the universal human ritual of bathing.