Unico: Awakening

Inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s classic manga, Unico: Awakening (2024–present, Scholastic) reimagines the story of a gentle, magical unicorn with the power to bring joy to anyone who meets him. Writer Samuel Sattin and the art duo Gurihiru craft a fresh, all-ages adventure that introduces Unico’s bittersweet journey—separated from his friends by a jealous goddess and forced to wander a world of wonder and peril. As a modern take on a beloved Japanese fable, this series matters for its heartfelt blend of whimsy and emotional depth, bringing Tezuka’s timeless themes to a new generation of readers.