Sunny (Vol.5) - Taiyo Matsumoto

Sunny (Volume 5) by Taiyo Matsumoto, published by Viz Media, continues the deeply moving and visually distinctive manga series that captures childhood longing, imagination, and emotional survival. Created by the Eisner Award–winning author of Tekkonkinkreet, Sunny is widely regarded as one of Matsumoto’s most intimate and powerful works.

At the heart of the story is Sunny, an old car parked outside a group home for foster children. More than just a vehicle, Sunny becomes a vessel of escape—a place where dreams take shape and imagination offers refuge from hardship. Through quiet moments and vivid inner worlds, the children use Sunny to travel beyond their circumstances.

In Volume 5, the series delves deeper into the emotional landscapes of its young characters, revealing both the breathtaking heights of their dreams and the difficult flatlands of reality they must navigate. The storytelling remains subtle yet profound, blending melancholy, hope, and resilience in Matsumoto’s unmistakable artistic style. Translated by Tekkonkinkreet film director Michael Arias, the volume preserves the emotional nuance of the original work.

Main Themes of the Book

• Childhood imagination and escapism
• Life in foster care
• Emotional resilience and quiet hope
• Dreams as survival
• Growing up and inner worlds

Reasons to Choose This Publisher’s Edition by Taiyo Matsumoto

• Official English edition by Viz Media
• Work by Eisner Award–winning creator Taiyo Matsumoto
• Critically acclaimed literary manga series
• Exceptional artwork and emotional storytelling
• Translation by Michael Arias

Sunny Volume 5 is a poignant continuation of a modern manga masterpiece. With its gentle pacing, emotional honesty, and evocative imagery, this volume reinforces why Sunny stands among the most meaningful explorations of childhood in graphic storytelling. A must-read for readers seeking depth, beauty, and emotional truth in manga.