Roses Are Born in the Battlefield – 70’s Shojo Manga Assistant Struggle

In this autobiographical manga, Nami Sasou recounts her turbulent years as a young assistant to legendary '70s shōjo artists like Fusako Kuramochi and Ryoko Yamagishi. Through chaos, tight deadlines, and raw creative passion, she survives the manga industry's golden age. A gritty tribute to the unsung heroes behind the pages, it earned 3rd place on Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2021 for female readers.