Exciting News! Glacier Bay Books Launches Konomi Oumi's 'Universe From the Balcony' Manga in English
Discover the captivating manga collection by <cite>From This Flame</cite>, launching in English later this year. Don't miss this must-read series!
Konomi Oumi's 'Universe From the Balcony' Coming in English Later This Year
Exciting news for manga fans! Glacier Bay Books has announced that they will be releasing Konomi Oumi's captivating manga collection, Universe From the Balcony (Veranda kara Uchū), in English later this year.
What is Universe From the Balcony?
The publisher describes this collection as a mind-expanding panorama of Konomi Oumi's stories, designed to inspire and delight readers. The manga features:
- Ethereal beings slipping into the cosmos
- The faint smell of a goldfish bowl
- Wordless plant spirits
- Impossible love stories
- A mermaid who has forgotten how to swim
With approximately 180 pages, the collection showcases Oumi's quiet, vividly beautiful stories. The stories are carefully crafted, reminiscent of serendipitous seashells tracing the shoreline.
Creative Team and Release Details
- Lettering by Tim Sun
- Translation by Matthias Hirsh
Oumi originally released Universe From the Balcony at the COMITIA 145 event in September 2023.
Past Works and Contributions
Glacier Bay Books previously published Oumi's From This Flame in 2021, a manga that collected eight stories by the artist. Oumi also contributed to the third volume of Glacier Bay's indie manga anthology series, Glaeolia.
Stay Tuned!
This upcoming release promises to bring more of Oumi's unique and poetic storytelling to a broader audience. Fans and new readers alike can look forward to experiencing her beautiful, serene worlds in English soon.