小不点

First serialized in the Asahi Shimbun in 2007, this long-running series continued to be beloved for 12 years until the end of 2019, even as its publication platform changed over time. Set in the small town of Mamezuku Town, located somewhere in Kamakura, the protagonist Ochi-bisan and their friends are busy playing every day—catching cicadas in summer, enjoying roasted sweet potatoes made with fallen leaves in autumn, and more! Through Ochi-bisan's perspective, the series depicts nostalgic Japanese landscapes and seasonal atmospheres reminiscent of childhood experiences.