Farewell, My Dear Cramer #11

Farewell, My Dear Cramer, or Sayonara Watashi no Cramer, was written and illustrated by Naoshi Arakawa and serialized in Monthly Shonen Magazine beginning in 2016. The series serves as a spiritual successor to Arakawa’s previous hit, Your Lie in April, shifting his focus from musical drama to the competitive and technical world of women’s high school soccer. Issue 11 represents a pivotal chapter in the narrative, following the protagonist, Nozomi Onda, as she navigates the challenges of the high school sports landscape and the struggle for recognition in the sport.

Arakawa’s design philosophy for the series emphasizes dynamic movement and the emotional stakes of team dynamics, often contrasting the technical aspects of soccer with the personal growth of the female athletes. The series was well-received for its realistic depiction of the sport and its commitment to highlighting the often-overlooked women's soccer scene in Japan. It eventually inspired both an anime series and a feature-length film, solidifying its place as a significant contribution to the sports manga genre.