FACES - 顔 The Manga Version: English Edition

FACES - 顔 - (Manga Edition)The manga adaptation of the acclaimed novel, brought to life with Japanese-style anime artwork.For anyone who has lived in Japan long enough to feel its quiet strangeness-or anyone preparing to go-this is a story that will stay with you.Rikuto's morning begins like any other.A familiar train. A meeting he's looking forward to. Ordinary faces passing by on a clear day in Osaka.But as the hours unfold, something begins to feel off.A store clerk avoids eye contact.A stranger flinches at his voice.Even his closest friends act as if they don't quite recognize him.What changed?The city looks the same, the people look the same-and yet, nothing feels the same.As Rikuto moves through a day that twists just slightly out of reality, the story quietly peels back the layers of habit, perception, and belonging. FACES captures those moments of confusion, alienation, and self-doubt that anyone living between cultures will recognize-moments that make you question not just the world around you, but your place within it.Adapted from the original novel, this manga edition combines the complete story with expressive Japanese-style anime artwork, bringing Rikuto's journey to life through striking visuals while preserving the thoughtful, character-driven narrative that made the novel so compelling.Perfect for readers who enjoy: - Thought-provoking manga with literary depth- Japanese-style anime artwork- Cross-cultural and expat stories set in Japan- Contemporary fiction with a quiet surreal edge- Themes of identity, belonging, and perception- Authors like Kazuo Ishiguro, Haruki Murakami, and Yoko OgawaFrom the author, Ryu Miyamoto: "Much of what happens in this story happens every day. Only the names are different."