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1999 (What a wonderful world)
Asano Inio
- Mangaka
- Asano Inio
- First published
- 2019
- Status
- Completed
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Oneshot · Award Winning · Science fiction · Time Travel
- Content rating
- Safe
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1999 (What a wonderful world) is a compilation of short stories by the acclaimed mangaka Inio Asano, originally serialized in the late 1990s. Asano, known for his exploration of existential ennui and the transition into adulthood, created these pieces at the beginning of his career, capturing the anxieties and fleeting moments of connection among young people living in contemporary Japan.
The collection is characterized by Asano's early mastery of hyper-realistic background art juxtaposed with expressive, character-focused storytelling. It was received as a poignant reflection on the uncertainty of the turn of the millennium, establishing themes of disillusionment and quiet hope that would define his later, more expansive works like Solanin and Goodnight Punpun.
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