Miyuki Miyabe's 100 minute masterpiece novel Manjusaka

100 minutes that touch the depth of human emotion - Introduction to Miyuki Miyabe's 100 minute masterpiece novel Manjusaka

Miyuki Miyabe's 100 minute masterpiece novel Manjusaka

On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the awaited release date of Kadokawa Bunko's new series "Masterpiece Novels to Enjoy in 100 Minutes" arrived!

This series features a larger font size compared to traditional main text types and offers ample line spacing to facilitate effortless reading.

The inaugural lineup comprises a diverse selection of 10 works, spanning from timeless classic masterpieces essential for every reader's collection to contemporary masterpiece novels recommended with assurance.

Miyuki Miyabe's 100 minute masterpiece novel Manjusaka

To celebrate the debut of this series, Kadobun will be sharing articles introducing each work over the course of 10 consecutive days.

Additionally, we will present the "next book" recommendation for readers who are seeking their next read after completing a book in 100 minutes.

Discover the perfect "100 minutes" read tailored to your individual reading preferences from our diverse selection of works.

“Enjoy masterpiece novels in 100 minutes” series introduction ⑧
100 minutes that touch the depth of humanity - Miyuki Miyabe's "Manjusaka"

Miyuki Miyabe's 100 minute masterpiece novel Manjusaka

At times, faces emerge amidst the blossoms.

Seventeen-year-old Ochika toils at Mishimaya, one of Edo's premier bag shops. Following a particular incident, he finds himself unable to confide in others, quietly navigating his days at his uncle and aunt's store. During one such day, while his uncle is absent, a visitor, Ochika, gazes upon the garden adorned with manjushana flowers and begins recounting a tale of mysterious fate she has encountered. Miyuki Miyabe's "Hyakumonogatari," poised to thaw even the coldest of hearts, commences here.

For those who have reluctantly closed the book, I extend a recommendation for the "next book."

Should you wish to explore further works by the same author...

"Ayashi" comes highly recommended!

Miyuki Miyabe's 100 minute masterpiece novel Manjusaka

Have you learned the outcome of the story?

A marriage proposal is suggested for Toichiro, the heir to the cotton wholesaler Daikokuya, only to discover that his maid, Oharu, is pregnant. As Oharu is escorted out of the store, a young boy sent by Toichiro pays a visit... These are the intriguing mysteries of Edo presented in "9 Edo Mystery Tales."

[Included stories] "Dozing off," "Shadow prison," "Futon room," "Plum rain falls," "Oni of the Adachi family," "Woman's head," "Shigure demon," "Hai Kagura," and "Nazuka."