One Hundred Tales kuš! tender exploration of friendship and

tender exploration of friendship and belonging within the devouring bounds of empire

The message that kids love comics and kids can make comics is clear - and valid

By Sydney Chavan

Publishers Weekly starred review

One Hundred Tales kuš! tender exploration of friendship andBy Osamu Tezuka. Published by Ablaze Manga. Softcover, 208 pages, B&W, 2023 (originally published in Japanese in 1971) An adaptation of the Faust legend as a samurai period piece. Ichirui Hanri is an ordinary accountant servicing his lord. Though innocent, he is sentenced to death by hara kiri after being entangled in a power struggle. A witch named Sudama appears and offers Hanri three wishes in exchange for his soul. Hanri accepts. Is it worth it?