“Lonely island boy Mikane rescues a mysterious woman, setting his destiny on a new path.”
Mikane and the Sea Woman
ぼくと海彼女
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Synopsis
Lonely island boy Mikane rescues a mysterious woman, setting his destiny on a new path.
It's not like I don't belong here... One year ago, a young boy named Mikane moved back to a small island in Kyushu. The locals are warm, his father is brusque yet kind, and he has a good friend who worries for him. Despite having so much, Mikane feels dissatisfied and lonely. Then, one day, he saves a mysterious, beautiful woman from the sea. His meeting with this "oneesan" will drastically change his destiny!! (Source: MANGA Plus)
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A Manga Publication
- Format 43 × 5 ch × vol
- Total read 5h 44m approx
- Published Jul 2023 – Mar 2025
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M70376 catalog