Series · Kodansha
That Time the Manga Editor Started a New Life in the Countryside Vol. 1
Graphic Novel
Dec 3, 2025
Sick of his job and the city, Yohei “Kuma” Sakuma has a grand plan-to start anew in the countryside and live off the land. Thing is, he hasn't told his wife yet, nor does he know the first thing about growing rice. Between crooked houses, swarms of bugs, and grueling work under the sun, the city slicker Kuma and his wife Miyu get a crash course in country life. But at the end of the day, with beer in hand as they take in the sights, they begin to understand that country life can be real hard, but real good.
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That Time the Manga Editor Started a New Life in the Countryside Vol. 2
Graphic Novel
Dec 3, 2025
Kuma's rice is getting big, but it's far too soon to celebrate. What are those bugs crawling all over his crops? Is that a typhoon on the way? When disaster strikes, not only are everyone's crops in danger, but their humble houses, too. The countryside isn't for everyone, and when the going gets tough, it might just be time to throw in the towel and return to the city.
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That Time the Manga Editor Started a New Life in the Countryside Vol. 3
Graphic Novel
Dec 3, 2025
After finally harvesting his rice, Kuma's next move is to…leave the countryside?! But when Kuma and Miyu get a taste of vegetables that knock their socks off, the farming itch strikes again and lands them back on a farm. Problem is, they've fallen into the hands of a fermentation fanatic and her friend-a mad soil scientist with plans of world domination. As winter rolls in and rice is off the table, Kuma gets a crash course in his next possible venture.
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That Time the Manga Editor Started a New Life in the Countryside Vol. 4
Graphic Novel
Dec 3, 2025
Kuma and Miyu may have moved to the comfy countryside-a sweet spot between city comforts and rugged rural life-but he's no less determined to feed his family for a year. But when a rookie manga artist Kuma ditched for the farm comes looking for him at the office, Oshii pays the paddies a visit to try and convince Kuma to come back. The seeds of spring plant ideas in Kuma's head, culminating in him getting his hands dirty-not just in the fields, but in the world of manga once again.
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