La paternité de M. Hiyama

In this concise two-issue series from Éditions Akata, launched in 2023, M. Hiyama’s quiet life is upended by the sudden arrival of a child claiming to be his, forcing him to confront the responsibilities and emotional weight of unexpected fatherhood. The story balances gentle humor with poignant introspection, exploring themes of family and identity through a grounded, contemporary lens. This short but impactful work showcases Akata’s commitment to character-driven narratives in modern French comics.