Beyond the Clouds 空から落ちた少女

A delicate, dreamlike manga series from Kōdansha, Beyond the Clouds ran for five issues between 2022 and 2023. The story follows a young boy who discovers a mysterious, winged girl who has fallen from the sky, setting them on a quiet journey through a beautifully rendered, post-industrial world. It is most closely associated with its creator, Nicke, whose lush, watercolor-infused art brings the story's sense of wonder and melancholy to life. This series stands out as a poignant, visually stunning meditation on freedom, connection, and the search for belonging.