Mayfly Island, Volume 1

Beautifully illustrated with a captivatingly compelling message, this Taiwanese comic delivers a look into a world transformed by drastic climate change through three short, interconnected stories.

Bronze winner of the 2021 Japan International Manga Awards.

In the near future when ecosystems on Earth are collapsing, the land is divided into city-states and small islands. People of all races live side by side in city-states; their abilities to fly and fight are vital; animals and plants are crucial bargaining chips in negotiations. The only paradise, Mayfly Island, is considered to be a bad omen. In this age of apocalypse, how will people see the continuation of life?