Kiichi!!

left to himself at an early age in the slummiest parts of today’s japan, kiichi learns how to survive on his own. as a teenager, how can he adapt to a society whose rules he rejects? unless he creates his own rules… just like in the world is mine, the other series by hideki arai, the satirical author levels a violent and exhilarating accusation against the contemporary hypocrisy and stupidity with a malevolent jubilation. kiichi, a raw icon of strength and integrity, stands alone against the world’s injustice and becomes an unforgettable character. –angoulême festival catalog 2007 (official selection)