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Goodnight Punpun, Vol. 1

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Goodnight Punpun, Vol. 1 is a compelling coming-of-age story centred around Punpun Punyama, a young boy navigating the tumultuous experiences of adolescence. Set in suburban Japan, the narrative explores themes of love, family dynamics, and the struggles of growing up. The striking artwork complements the emotional depth, offering readers a poignant look at the complexities of youth.
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This engaging graphic novel might captivate you if you enjoy introspective and poignant coming-of-age stories. It beautifully portrays the life and emotional struggles of a young boy, blending whimsical art with profound storytelling. The narrative's exploration of themes like identity, family, and the intricacies of growing up is both heart-wrenching and thought-provoking.

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A dark coming-of-age tale where slice-of-life slices back.

This is Punpun Onodera’s coming-of-age story. His parents’ marriage is falling apart. His dad goes to jail, and his mum goes to the hospital. He has to live with his loser uncle. He has a crush on a girl who lives in a weird cult. Punpun tries talking with God about his problems, but God is a jerk. Punpun keeps hoping things will get better, but they really, really don’t.

Meet Punpun Punyama. He’s an average kid in an average town.

He wants to win a Nobel Prize and save the world.

He wants the girl he has a crush on to like him back.

He wants to find some porn.

That’s what he wants, but what does he get…?

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781421586205

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 596g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Inio Asano, a bona fide earthling, was born in Ibaraki, Japan, in 1980. In 2001, his short story “Uchu kara Konnichiwa” (Hello from Outer Space) won the first Sunday GX Rookie Prize. Later, GX published his series Subarashii Sekai, available in English from VIZ Media as What a Wonderful World! His other works include Hikari no Machi (City of Light), Nijigahara Holograph and Umibe no Onna no Ko (A Girl on the Shore), as well as solanin and Goodnight Punpun, also available from VIZ Media.

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