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Taiyo Matsumoto is a critically acclaimed manga artist whose unique fusion of European comics influence and Japanese storytelling has produced genre-defying works like Tekkonkinkreet, Ping Pong, and Sunny. His scratchy, expressive linework and emotionally layered narratives explore themes of youth, memory, and transformation. Matsumoto’s characters navigate liminal spaces—between innocence and corruption, fantasy and realism—with visual boldness and deep empathy. Revered for his artistic range and emotional depth, he bridges the worlds of literary manga, animation, and global visual culture.
Set in a Japanese foster home, “Sunny” follows a group of children navigating the complexities of abandonment and hope. Their sanctuary is an old Nissan Sunny car, a vessel for their imaginations and dreams of escape. Taiyo Matsumoto draws from personal experiences to craft a poignant narrative that delves into the resilience of youth. This volume, translated into Spanish, offers readers a heartfelt exploration of childhood longing and the search for belonging. Manga, Taiyo Matsumoto, ECC, 2017 ECC 978-8417071714 Taiyo Matsumoto 2017
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Taiyo Matsumoto is a critically acclaimed manga artist whose unique fusion of European comics influence and Japanese storytelling has produced genre-defying works like Tekkonkinkreet, Ping Pong, and Sunny. His scratchy, expressive linework and emotionally layered narratives explore themes of youth, memory, and transformation. Matsumoto’s characters navigate liminal spaces—between innocence and corruption, fantasy and realism—with visual boldness and deep empathy. Revered for his artistic range and emotional depth, he bridges the worlds of literary manga, animation, and global visual culture.
Set in a Japanese foster home, “Sunny” follows a group of children navigating the complexities of abandonment and hope. Their sanctuary is an old Nissan Sunny car, a vessel for their imaginations and dreams of escape. Taiyo Matsumoto draws from personal experiences to craft a poignant narrative that delves into the resilience of youth. This volume, translated into Spanish, offers readers a heartfelt exploration of childhood longing and the search for belonging. Manga, Taiyo Matsumoto, ECC, 2017 ECC 978-8417071714 Taiyo Matsumoto 2017
