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“Three sisters protect their grandfather's legacy at the world's oldest bookstore in Kanda Jinbouchou.”
Karakida-ke no Koshogurashi
百木田家の古書暮らし
7.05
8,795 rank · 880 readers · 2 favorites
Seinen
Slice of Life
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Synopsis
Three sisters protect their grandfather's legacy at the world's oldest bookstore in Kanda Jinbouchou.
Kanda Jinbouchou, the oldest bookstore in the world. The three Karakida sisters moved to the city to protect their grandfather's will. Surrounded by the scent of used books, the three sisters spend their everyday lives. (Source: Shueisha, translated)
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- 8 “Toumei Kei’s work excels through its recognizable art style, nuanced storytelling, and deeply believable character writing that avoids tired slice-of-life clichés. While the languid pacing and lack...”
- 8 “This series offers a witty, suspenseful look at the bookstore trade, bolstered by endearing characters and a rich, expressive art style. While the conclusion leaves me wishing for more, the ending...”
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Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Karakida-ke no Koshogurashi begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Published Dec 2021 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M62121 catalog