In Japan, it is common for classics to be republished with modern manga-style cover art to appeal to a younger audience. Shueisha did that for Anne of Green Gables in 2011 – and asked mangaka Chica Umino (Honey and Clover, March comes in like a lion) to draw the new cover artworks. The July 2019 … Continue reading "Chica Umino Talks About How Western Children’s Literature Influenced Her Stories"
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