Hana-chan and the Shape of the World

Hana-chan and the Shape of the World, a 2021 Yen Press release, is a single-issue comic by artist Ryotaro Ueda that explores a young girl's quiet, philosophical journey through a whimsical, hand-drawn world. Its brief, standalone format distills a gentle, introspective narrative about perception and wonder, making it a distinctive, meditative entry in Ueda's body of work.