Cigarette Anthology: Menthol

Cigarette Anthology: Menthol is a curated collection of one-shot manga stories crafted by various acclaimed mangaka, all united by the central theme of cigarettes. Each standalone narrative explores different facets of life, emotion, and human connection through the lens of smoking, offering readers a diverse array of artistic styles and storytelling approaches within a single cohesive volume. The anthology features six distinct works from notable creators in the industry. Asano Inio presents "Toshinose" (Year-End), while Uchimizu Tooru contributes the intriguingly titled "Cigar-man." Ohtagaki Yasuo offers "Long Peace," followed by Ono Natsume's "Goodbye Cigarette." Mizunagi Ryuu delivers "Majo no Koibito" (Lover of the Witch), and Yokoyari Mengo concludes the collection with "Fuyu Kitari naba" (If Winter Comes). Together, these one-shots provide a multifaceted exploration of the motif, blending slice-of-life reflections with more imaginative narratives.