Captivated By You (Hardcover)

Captivated By You (Hardcover)

Hayashi’s frank, guileless demeanor quietly draws the attention of classmates and strangers as he counts all the stairs in school, photographs street signs, and dries sweet potatoes on the classroom balcony. In a world shaped by conformity, Hayashi is refreshingly and unapologetically true to himself. Conversely, Nikaidou has worked very hard to perfect a gloomy, dour façade that keeps his classmates far, far away.

While much of the school regards Nikaidou as a bad omen, one student catches a glimpse behind the mask and—undeterred by rumors of bad luck and supernatural powers—begins to pick away Nikaidou’s carefully crafted persona…

Biographical Notes:

Yama Wayama is the Japanese manga artist behind Captivated, by You. Another must-try for a fan is his other work (also published in English), Let’s Go Karaoke, a stand-alone comedic volume.

Yama Wayama is a rising star within the world of manga and is quickly growing to become a beloved artist among fans of prolific creators, such as Junji Ito and Usamaru Furuya.

Title Notes:

Captivated, By You is a collection of short stories focusing on the lives of strange, unique and, most importantly, interesting high schoolers.

This manga compilation is critically acclaimed in Japan and has won a New Face Award from the 23rd Japan Media Arts Festival and the 24th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in Short Work Category in 2020.

Fans of literary and artistic manga series have been eager to read the captivating stories by creator Yama Wayama. Captivated, By You is Wayama’s first work published in English, making this hardcover collection a highly-anticipated release by passionate manga fans.

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