Created by: Jiro Taniguchi Chapters: 15 Hello and welcome to Manga Musings’ Week 2! This time around, I look back at another series which is a favorite of mine but is not as popular among modern manga fans, Jiro Taniguchi’s opus, Haruka na Machi e or A Distant Neighborhood. Let’s dive in: THE … Continue reading [Manga Musings on Mondays] A Distant Neighborhood – Review The post [Manga Musings on Mondays] A Distant Neighborhood – Review appeared first on Star Crossed Anime.
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