Sora Yori Takaku

Also known as: 天より高く, Plus haut que le ciel, 晴れた空, Hareta Sora

by Saburou Ishikawa, Ryou Hanmaru

March 10, 1945. Tokyo is bombed by the United States military. The air raid which marked the defeat of Japan caused between 80 000 and 100 000 deaths. The city is completely destroyed by explosions and fires. The vast blue sky contrasts with the rubble. The survivors wander among the ruins. Immerse yourself in this romantic story that follows the lives of eight orphans in post-war turmoil. (Source: Japanese publisher, translated)