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Kanakana

カナカナ

“Scarred ex-delinquent becomes guardian to lonely girl, forming an unlikely bond.”

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Shounen, Comedy, Slice of Life2020 - Present

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Scarred ex-delinquent becomes guardian to lonely girl, forming an unlikely bond.

The manga's story begins with an encounter between a lonely girl and an intimidating man with a scarred face. The man turns out to be a legendary former delinquent who then busies himself taking care of the child.

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A self-contained story.

No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Kanakana begins and ends here.

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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-M60935

A Manga Publication

Published: Jun 2020 – ongoing
Source: Manga; media type
Ref.: BS-M60935; catalog

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