Sunny, Volume 2 - Hardcover

Sunny Volume 2 - A Poignant Foster Children Story by Taiyo Matsumoto

A story of childhood longing and dreams as only Eisner Award winner Taiyo Matsumoto (Tekkonkinkreet) could tell it.

What is Sunny? Sunny is a car. Sunny is a car you take on a drive with your mind. It takes you to the place of your dreams.

About This Volume

Sunny is the story of beating the odds, in the ways that count. It's the brand-new masterwork from Eisner Award-winner Taiyo Matsumoto, one of Japan's most innovative and acclaimed manga artists.

The second installment of this poignant series focused on the young lives of a group of foster children delves into the deep sadness and bright joys of their fears and dreams. Publishers Weekly writes, "Matsumoto deftly weaves a sense of longing and sadness into even the most chaotic scenes, and readers are drawn into the lives of children struggling to be themselves in a world that doesn't want them."

Translation and Production

Translated by Tekkonkinkreet film director Michael Arias, this hardcover edition from Viz Media maintains the artistic integrity and emotional depth of Matsumoto's original work. The translation brings English-speaking audiences closer to the nuanced storytelling that has made this series a critical success.

The Creator

Taiyo Matsumoto is best known to English-reading audiences as the creator of Tekkonkinkreet, which in 2006 was made into an animated feature film of the same name, directed by Michael Arias. In 2007, Matsumoto was awarded a Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Award, and in 2008 he won an Eisner Award for the English publication of Tekkonkinkreet.

This volume continues to showcase Matsumoto's distinctive artistic style and his ability to capture the complexity of childhood emotions within the unique setting of a foster home. The graphic novel format allows for visual storytelling that complements the narrative's exploration of longing, dreams, and resilience.