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Leo Omori is not your everyday elementary school kid. He's actually a two-year-old house cat! But anything his classmates can do, Leo can do...even if it takes a little time and his tail often gets in the way.
About the author
Moto Hagio (1949-) was born in Fukuoka,
Japan and is widely considered as one of the pioneers of modern shojo
manga (girls manga). One of the most beloved Japanese comic artists of
all time, and has penned dozens of works over a wide range of genres
throughout her nearly fifty year-long career.
Easily one of the most critically recognized comic artists over the last
few decades having won a number of awards, Hagio's works challenge
concepts of gender and humanity. In the realm of science-fiction is a
three-time winner of the Seiun Award, the Japanese equivalent of the
Hugo Award. In 2006 she took the Japan SF Grand Prize for her fantasy
title Otherworld Barbara (Fantagraphics). And in 2022 she was recognized
by San Diego ComicCon International as she was admitted into the Eisner Award Hall of Fame.
A national treasure in Japan, in 2019 Hagio was recognized as A Person of
Cultural Merit by the Japanese government.
Summary
Leo Omori is not your everyday elementary school kid. He's actually a two-year-old house cat! But anything his classmates can do, Leo can do...even if it takes a little time and his tail often gets in the way.
Foreword
• 7000 unit print run
• ARCs available fall 2020
• Promotion at TCAF, San Diego ComicCon, and Anime NYC
• Advertising campaign with CrunchyRoll.com, AnimeNews Network, OtakuUSA
• Excerpts in available in Otaku USA Magazine
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"Recalling my memories of classics like Curious George, Lil’ Leo likes to have fun while also teaching simple lessons to kids[...] Leo’s innocence made the stories extra sweet, and the adults’ genuine reactions grounded the manga’s lessons. If you’re like me and need that feeling of childhood gentleness in your life, Lil’ Leo is a treat."
