Tag: Mari OKAZAKI

Some manga use the day-to-day experiences of single, female professionals as a backdrop for romantic comedy, drama, and/or wish fulfillment. In Suppli, Mari Okazaki digs in and captures the 360-degree reality of this existence — from work-related trials and triumphs to the not-so-unspoken weight of society’s expectations. The art is gorgeous, the story is wonderfully messy,… Continue reading SUPPLI, Vols. 1-3 by Mari Okazaki

Suppli, Vol. 1 requires an in-depth post further down the line, especially given the mixed reviews I’ve read so far. I liked it. I really liked it. While I don’t often make the case that it helps for reviewers to have had certain life experiences to fully appreciate a literary or artistic work, I might… Continue reading SUPPLI, Vol. 1 by Mari Okazaki