‘What A Wonderful World’ – ‘Catcher in the Rye’ Meets ‘Reality Bites’ in Manga Form

I’m currently catching up on a good deal of ongoing manga, but every now and then it’s nice to read a short series that you don’t have invest too much time (and money) in.

On October 20th, Viz Media will release What a Wonderful World, a 2-volume collection of intersecting vignettes depicting twenty-something angst. It sounds a little too depressing for my taste, but the cover art by Inio Asano (who also wrote the story) has me completely sold.

“Inio Asano masterfully captures the essence of youth, and WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD! depicts both the exhilaration and frustration felt by a diverse group of twenty-somethings trying to find their place amidst the impersonal urban sprawl of Tokyo,” says Candice Uyloan, Director, Brand Management for VIZ Media. “Fans of everything from Catcher in the Rye to Reality Bites will find this series an impressive and heartfelt read. Asano’s realistic story is ultimately a commentary on how modern life and the choices one makes impact the struggle to grow up and fit in and we look forward to readers discovering this thought-provoking new title.”

I just might have to pick this one up.