What a Wonderful World!, Vol. 2
Asano wraps up his two-volume manga anthology of interconnected stories that focus on people examining their life choices with a slight fantasy twist that offers hope, but leaves it tinged with worry. More serious in nature than the first volume—Asano’s almost-cute style gives way to a slightly grittier tone in the art—the stories aren’t as closely tied together here. Horita, a failed musician and businessman, is the main recurring character and the end of his story neatly sums up what Asano seems to be trying to say with this work: “It isn’t about what you do. It’s about living without regret.” Grades 10-12. --Snow Wildsmith