CHINAMI NO FUUKEI

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  Strisciaverde

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  A coming-of-age story that mixes the traditional slice of life with a pinch of wackiness and grotesque.

  (Originally written on December 2, 2021)

  "Chinami no Fuukei" (Chinami's Landscape) is a single-volume manga written and drawn by Akiteru Nomoto in 2007.

  

  The main character is Chinami, a little girl a bit grumpy, apparently apathetic, but very intelligent and possessing a kind soul, who has an unusual attraction to everything is weird.

  During the 7 chapters of which the work is composed (self-contained chapters, but somehow linked together) Chinami, evidently little followed by her parents and constantly skipping school, will meet several eccentric personalities ("weirdos", as she defines them) who roam the suburban neighborhood of her town. Each encounter will turn into a bizarre story in which everyday life and eccentricity will intersect, giving rise to thoughtful and deep dialogues.

  

  A demonic father who finds a special way to celebrate his son's birthday; a quirky classmate with a very particular vision of events; an old man allegorically obsessed with a chimney; these are just examples of the personalities she will meet.

  In contrast to the human nature, that tends to criticize what is different, the curiosity Chinami feels towards these people will be an opportunity for her to grow and learn something more about the world of the community in which she lives. Her "landscape", in fact.

  >"it's really hard to be yourself"

  In short "Chinami no Fuukei" is a coming-of-age story that mixes the traditional slice of life with a pinch of wackiness and grotesque.

  And I think Nomoto is a very talented mangaka, who with his clean stroke and with a few pages, managed to create a story of impact, with a characterization of the characters precise and deep and dialogues that can be very touching.

  PS. I had the opportunity to ask the author directly on Instagram and unfortunately at the moment I'm writing there are no plans for an English publication of the manga (so there are no way to read it legally, unless you know Japanese or Italian). But he's very active on his Instagram profile (@916bench) though, where you can enjoy his beautiful illustrations along with a whole entire manga (translated into English) he's posting this period. The IG account is also promoted on the inside flap of the manga, possibly signifying his particular pleasure in managing that space and in sharing drawings with us. So, I cannot therefore fail to mention it.

  

  Chapters list:

  1. The Castle of Debris
  2. Winter Illusion
  3. The Sleeping Man Heading East
  4. Birthday with Papa Devil
  5. The Rain Waltz
  6. Summer of the Wandering Girl
  7. Epilogue: Farewell, Nekome's Chimney
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