海月姫 [Kuragehime]

In the pages of Kuragehime (2008–2017, Kōdansha), a quirky young woman with a passion for jellyfish finds her quiet world upended when she crosses paths with a stylish, cross-dressing young man. This warm and witty 17-volume series, best known for the sharp, character-driven storytelling of its creator, explores themes of identity, creativity, and found family among a group of eccentric roommates in Tokyo. It matters for its heartfelt, offbeat celebration of being true to oneself, wrapped in a charmingly neurotic comedy.