ヨコハマ買い出し紀行 10 [Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou 10]

ヨコハマ買い出し紀行 [Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou] #10

by Hitosi Asinano, 芦奈野 ひとし

出稼ぎの旅から帰ってきたアルファの元に届いた一通の手紙。それは旅の途中で出会った“男のロボットの人”、ナイからのものだった。黄昏（たそがれ）の時を生きる人々と過ごす、てろてろの時間をお楽しみあれ。

Genres: Manga, Comics, Slice Of Life, Science Fiction, Fiction, Japanese Literature, Seinen

170 pages, paperback

First published March 20, 2003

Reviews

[Brandon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another nice volume! But I do believe this was maybe the weakest volume. It's still nice! Some good chapters! But it's not as fresh as before, with less new things to explore. BUT WE GOT A BIG FLOWER!

[Maggie Gordon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Volume 10 of Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou is quite a mishmash of chapters, many of them shorter than before. Throughout, Alpha works on rebuilding the cafe part of her house. She also grows an immense sunflower, another sign of the weird changes to vegetation, and experiences snow for the first time. There's a cute call back when Takehiro warms her up in his coat like she did all the way back in volume 1 or 2. Cute, simple, daily life stuff. Not as many mysteries, but also a sense of time passing that adds a touch of sadness.

[Justin · Rating 4 out of 5]

all of these volumes have been pretty close together in terms of quality, and this one was as quiet and contemplative as usual, in addition to oftentimes stunning art. (anytime it’s in colour is just chefs kiss).

3.75, up from a potential 3/3.5 just for how well this series utilises the comic/graphic novel medium

[Bryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is slowing down a little, I think; I like the meditative nature of the stories and the lovely artwork, but I was a little impatient for more connection between the characters.

[Eressea · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Michael Sorbello · Rating 5 out of 5]

A post-apocalypse story... that’s actually extremely wholesome, relaxing and uplifting. There’s no darkness, violence, despair or evil to be found within these pages. Nothing but ambient, atmospheric, nature-fueled positivity between the last remnants of humanity and humanoid androids coming together to live peacefully in harmony and give each other the love and support they need to find purpose in their daily lives.

Alpha is a sweet robot girl that runs a cafe at the end of the world. She invites the few guests she receives into her shop to sit down and talk with her over a steaming cup of coffee. She bonds with locals and travelers by sharing heartwarming stories of the past and dreams for the future. They share happy memories in the present rather than dwelling on the past. Communities come together to raise children with hope for a brighter future. The population has decreased immensely, but loneliness has become a thing of the past.

The story plays out in a seaside country with boundless blooming nature with no pollution or industrialization in sight. Nature has reclaimed the earth, sea levels are rising and rich vegetation covers nearly every inch of land. The last survivors of the world respect nature and treat it like a friend rather than as a resource to be abused for profit.

It’s a mature apocalypse story that balances whimsical childlike wonder with coming of age self-discovery and finding contentment in a world that’s been robbed of most living things.

An underrated classic gem.

My rating: 4.5/5

[Emir · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un tomo en muchos sentidos de transición, con la vida diaria de sus personajes.

Alpha sigue mejorando el local.
Kokone busca saber más sobre sus orígenes.
La nave planea usar la cápsula en un futuro.
Takahiro trabaja y maki se le dan posibilidades de que ser en el futuro.

Vuelve Misago con un papel trascendental. Nai y Maruko vuelven.

A pesar de ser de transición en muchos sentidos, tiene el encanto habitual que hace que sea muy disfrutable.

[TQPS · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maruko is such a cutie!!

Also makki becoming the fish apprentice!!!!! Things are starting to change, and I’m both happy and sad about it

[Helena Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

nai bitch i love you. what an icon. kind of giving nonbinary but hes a pilot and a robot he doesnt have time for that

[S46354595 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Yokohama Shopping Log Review

5/5 stars

This will be a spoiler free review. Onto the review!

This is a manga series I picked up on a whim because I saw something about it somewhere and thought it looked cool. It's about this android girl named Alpha who lives in the middle of nowhere and runs a coffee shop. This is a really sweet, cozy manga that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I don't want to say much about the plot because it’s really easy to spoil this, but I'll do my best.

Alpha spends most of her time bicycling around the countryside, sitting at the beach, and taking photos. She is friends with the townsfolk from the nearby town, and as the series goes on she makes friends with some people from other cities, including some other androids as well. There’s a really silly email system between androids, which you’ll have to discover for yourself. I will not tell you what that means aside from that it's super gay and very cute. If you are confused, just go read it and you'll immediately understand.

If you are feeling burnt out or need a break from the stresses of life, I think this is the perfect series to read. It's got this tranquil feeling to it that will instantly help you relax. I read it during a busy moment in my life and I realized after I had binged the entire series in one sitting that I really needed exactly what this series offers. It's got enough character development to keep you engaged, but is otherwise all vibes, no plot, so you can just relax and enjoy all the beautiful drawings of the seaside.

I’ll have to see what other manga this mangaka has written, because this was so lovely.

Have a nice day/night everyone!

[MySF Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've written a short review over here.