Saturn Return 9

"Saturn Return 9" is an impressive manga that addresses the complex questions of life and identity in modern Japanese society. The story follows Ritsuko Kaji, a woman who begins to question her own life after receiving a call from the past and the death of a college friend. Amidst the challenges that life brings, she is encouraged by her new lecturer to confront her past and reflect on the choices she has made. Akane Torikai succeeds in creating a realistic and profound narrative that highlights the facets of feminism in Japan and prompts readers to think about their own life goals. This volume is part of a ten-volume series and is aimed at an audience aged 15 and older who are interested in moving slice-of-life stories.