Bride Stories
Ki-oon · 2011–present · 15 issues
About the series
A sweeping historical romance set along the Silk Road in 19th-century Central Asia, Bride Stories follows the lives of young women navigating marriage, family, and tradition in a vividly rendered world. Published by Ki-oon since 2011, the series is most closely associated with creator Kaoru Mori, whose meticulous research and lush, detailed art bring the era’s clothing, architecture, and daily life to breathtaking life. Spanning 15 issues and continuing, it stands as a quietly acclaimed work that immerses readers in a rarely depicted cultural crossroads.