Tokyo Tarareba Girls

In Tokyo Tarareba Girls, Akiko Higashimura crafts a sharp, heartfelt comedy about three single women in their early thirties navigating Tokyo’s romantic and professional landscapes. Running nine issues from 2018 to 2019 from Kodansha USA, the series follows best friends Reina, Rinko, and Kaoru as they confront their own “what if” fantasies and the pressure to settle down. Higashimura’s vibrant, expressive art brings their messy, relatable struggles to life, making this a standout slice-of-life drama about friendship, ambition, and the fear of missed chances.