A masterful depiction of Japanese culture in a manga for all ages. Daruma French Touch Award, Japan Expo 2022. An authentic story of love and death that is both simple and sincere. A manga you would not want to miss!

Little Hero Editions presents their first manga release, a unique story steeped in Japanese folklore that will move you. Aki can’t find his way home. Everyone around him seems indifferent to this lost child. Everyone… except for Jizo, a strange boy who appeared out of nowhere. Where did he come from? Where does he want to take him? Is it safe to follow him into the temple? Despite his big smile, Aki struggles to trust his new friend, especially when a terrifying witch will chase the children as soon as the sun goes down...

The Jizo manga is the first collaboration between Mato, a young Japanese illustrator, and Mr. Ta.