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Somali and the Forest Spirit Vol. 1

By Yako Gureishi
Series: Somali and the Forest Spirit
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Top 10 Must Read Manga of 2024 Explore a world from the hit anime of the same name, a world ruled by goblins, spirits, golems, and all types of strange creatures… but not humans, who were nearly persecuted to extinction for their reckless disregard of the... Read More
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For fans of cozy and pastoral fantasy and the eponymous hit anime on Crunchyroll. This is the adventure of a lifetime as a kindly forest guardian golem sets out to protect a young human girl from a world of goblins and oni!

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Top 10 Must Read Manga of 2024

Explore a world from the hit anime of the same name, a world ruled by goblins, spirits, golems, and all types of strange creatures… but not humans, who were nearly persecuted to extinction for their reckless disregard of the natural world.

When a golem, a guardian of the forest, chances across a young girl lost in the woods, he vows to take care of her… despite his life coming to an end. He must find other humans for her to live with, but in a world that despises them, is that even possible?

Series: Somali and the Forest Spirit

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    From the eponymous anime on Crunchyroll and set in a world where humanity has been hunted to near extinction, this is a story about a golem who, though seemingly heartless, risks its life to protect the smile of a little girl. The adventure of a lifetime awaits as the unlikely pair traverse a world of goblins and monsters, all for...
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  • Somali and the Forest Spirit Vol. 2
    "Top 10 Must Read Manga of 2024" The adventure of a lifetime awaits as the unlikely pair traverse a world of goblins and monsters, all for the sake of humanity! The quest to find the dregs of humanity continues in the second volume with Somali and The Golem entering the daring witches’ labyrinth! Somali and The Golem continue to explore...
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  • Somali and the Forest Spirit Vol. 1
    Top 10 Must Read Manga of 2024 Explore a world from the hit anime of the same name, a world ruled by goblins, spirits, golems, and all types of strange creatures… but not humans, who were nearly persecuted to extinction for their reckless disregard of the natural world. When a golem, a guardian of the forest, chances across a young...
    By Yako Gureishi
    Paperback
    $2699
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787743625

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 December 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Comics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 182.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Yako Gureishi is a manga creator, known for her series Somali and the Forest Spirit and Kojirase Holic.

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  • Somali and the Forest Spirit Vol. 3
    From the eponymous anime on Crunchyroll and set in a world where humanity has been hunted to near extinction, this is a story about a golem who, though seemingly heartless, risks its life to protect the smile of a little girl. The adventure of a lifetime awaits as the unlikely pair traverse a world of goblins and monsters, all for...
    By Yako Gureishi
    Paperback
    $2799
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Somali and the Forest Spirit Vol. 2
    "Top 10 Must Read Manga of 2024" The adventure of a lifetime awaits as the unlikely pair traverse a world of goblins and monsters, all for the sake of humanity! The quest to find the dregs of humanity continues in the second volume with Somali and The Golem entering the daring witches’ labyrinth! Somali and The Golem continue to explore...
    By Yako Gureishi
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  • Somali and the Forest Spirit Vol. 4
    In Somali and the Forest Spirit Volume 4, the heartwarming journey of Somali and her Golem father continues as they venture deeper into the Edgelands in search of other humans. This volume introduces enchanting new encounters and settings, including a delightful evening of baking in a woodpecker’s cozy cabin and a memorable reunion in Chompers' Row. Each step in their...
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  • Somali and the Forest Spirit Vol. 5
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    Somali and the Forest Spirit Vol. 5
    In Somali and the Forest Spirit Volume 5, Somali and her Golem father’s journey takes a dramatic turn as they venture into the lawless city of Arishikka, where danger lurks at every corner. While searching for clues about Somali’s lost family, they meet Shizuku, a fellow traveller with her own questions. In this chaotic city, the truth about Somali’s identity...
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  • Somali and the Forest Spirit Vol.6
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    Somali and the Forest Spirit Vol.6
    In this final volume, Somali and the Forest Spirit Vol.6, Somali and her Golem father’s long and perilous journey approaches its emotional conclusion. As the pair continue searching for a place where Somali might safely live among humans, the limits of the Golem’s fading lifespan become impossible to ignore. While danger still lingers in the world of monsters and spirits,...
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    Out 16 Mar 2027

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