40h 1976-2016

Celebrating four decades of artistic evolution, this commemorative anthology presents seven seminal works personally selected by belne to mark her 40th debut anniversary. The collection serves as a comprehensive chronicle of her distinguished career, tracing her creative journey from her early years in shoujo magazines through her influential contributions to JUNE in the 1980s, her tenure with Kadokawa Publishing in the 1990s, and her later works in Nemuki+ during the 2010s. Spanning forty years of manga history, the volume features a curated selection of stories that showcase the artist's shifting styles and enduring themes. Included are her 1976 debut piece Seishun Shokan, the evocative 1980s titles Juusangen no Koibito and Hitodenashi no Koibito, three distinct works from 1991 including Igarashi Masao ni Tsuite, Shintaku no Otome, and Arcadia no Ken, as well as the 2010 story Itan Bunsho Jungle. This essential collection offers both longtime fans and new readers a definitive look at belne’s legacy and her profound impact on the manga landscape.