This manga, as it name suggests, "A Blue Fish Scale and the Town of Sand", is taking place in a small, coastal town, a quiet and calm place. And as much as anything in it, the whole manga can really relax you, and let you contemplate about moments from your own past. The whole concept of this work is not really about the end of it, but it's mostly about the feelings and emotions of the small cast, presented in it along their lives.
For it's story, the manga is just 2 volumes, which is relatively short, but I think it's wrapped up
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Alternative TitlesSynonyms: A Blue Fish Scale and the Town of Sand Japanese: 青い鱗と砂の街 More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 2
Chapters: 12
Status: Finished
Published: Mar 15, 2013 to Jan 15, 2014
Genre:
Slice of Life
Demographic:
Josei
Serialization:
YOU Authors:
Komori, Youko (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #61722 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #5658
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Your Feelings Categories Jan 14, 2024
An odd little book. It has a very spritely art style that I enjoy, and a neat slice-of-life framing with a twist: the inclusion of a mystical beach that may or may not have mermaids off the shore. What outwardly may appear like a fantastical, fantasy story is actually a down to earth telling of a girl's life as she moves to a sleepy, beachside town.
An important thing to note is that if you're expecting anything more than a slice-of-life narrative, you're going to be disappointed. Similar to other slice-0f-life stories, it may at times seem a bit objectiveless, as it just kind of follows ... Apr 25, 2022
The experience throughout reading this manga mirrored the way the sea or seaside feels, if that makes sense. Everything was very serene, but I think the emotions were touched on in a very tender and soft way. I think I really enjoyed this manga because it made me feel like a young kid again. It was nostalgic, and the way the mangaka developed the town made me feel very immersed in its atmosphere - the setting's personality was very distinct. The art compliments the story perfectly. The vibe of the story reminds me of 'When Marnie was there' or 'Song of the Sea'. It retained
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