© AKIRA SASO 1998

2nd Manga Division Excellence Award

Shindo

Manga published in book form, in magazine (Futabasha Action Comics)

SASO Akira [Japan]

Reason for Award

This work is a music manga. You can almost hear the sound of the piano coming from the pages as you read. It is a convincing demonstration of how even “silent” manga can be used to express music. The delicate illustrations express the tempestuous emotions of the young girl and boy, while also creating a rhythm for the piano music. This work shows the new things that are possible with manga.