Ura-Sanchi no Lost-Time #2

Ura-Sanchi no Lost-Time is a surrealist manga series by the Japanese artist Kawatani, serialized in the late 1990s. The work emerged from the alternative manga scene, often categorized alongside avant-garde and psychological underground comics that prioritized unsettling atmosphere and cryptic narrative structures over traditional genre conventions.

The second volume continues the series' exploration of domestic malaise and distorted reality, utilizing Kawatani's signature minimalist, stark linework. By stripping away intricate backgrounds and focusing on the heavy, isolated expressions of his characters, the design intent was to provoke a sense of profound loneliness and existential dread in the reader. Upon its release, it was noted for its departure from mainstream aesthetics, gaining a niche following among collectors who valued the series for its uncompromising and melancholic tone.