Tsuma, Shōgakusei ni Naru. #11

Tsuma, Shōgakusei ni Naru. (If My Wife Becomes an Elementary School Student) is a manga series written and illustrated by Yūya Murata, which began serialization in 2018 in the magazine Weekly Manga Times. The narrative centers on a grieving husband who is reunited with his deceased wife, who has been reincarnated as a ten-year-old girl. This story explores complex themes of loss, familial bonds, and the passage of time, grounding its supernatural premise in the emotional reality of a family attempting to navigate profound grief and unconventional circumstances.

The series is noted for its evocative character designs and its ability to balance whimsical elements with melancholy storytelling. By the release of volume 11, the manga had established a dedicated following for its poignant look at human relationships and the unconventional ways people attempt to move forward after tragedy. The title has received critical recognition for its sensitive handling of its premise, eventually inspiring both a live-action television adaptation and an anime series, solidifying its place within the contemporary seinen manga genre.