Gokinjo Monogatari

A shojo manga classic from the 1990s by Ai Yazawa, Gokinjo Monogatari receives its first German-language release from Panini Deutschland in a four-issue series (2025–2026). Set in Tokyo's art-school scene, it follows aspiring fashion designer Mikako Kouda and her childhood friend Tsutomu Yamaguchi as they navigate friendship, rivalry, and romance. This precursor to Yazawa's beloved Paradise Kiss offers a charming, early look at her signature style and themes.