Dogs and Punching Bags

From Kaori Ozaki, author of the gods lie. and Mermaid Prince, comes another poignant exploration of love, family, and belonging.

After leaving her isolating life in Tokyo, 34-year-old Nichiko returns to her remote island hometown for her estranged alcoholic father's final days. There she meets Chimaki, an eccentric young man who stirs up old memories--and feelings Nichiko had all but decided she no longer deserved. But despite his puppy-like enthusiasm for life, Chimaki's almost obsessive need to help those around him seems to be compensating for an unspeakable past...

Author: Kaori Ozaki
Publisher: Vertical Comics
Published: 01/21/2025
Pages: 394
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.40w x 1.30d
ISBN13: 9781647293994
ISBN10: 1647293995
BISAC Categories:
- Comics & Graphic Novels | East Asian Style | Manga | General
- Comics & Graphic Novels | Contemporary Women

About the Author
Kaori Ozaki debuted at the age of fifteen and has seen her work translated into dozens of languages.