Once in a while we get something a bit out of our usual range to look at. When One Peace (you read that right!) Books asked us to take a look at So I Need to Lose 15 Pounds, I had to jump at it to satisfy my curiosity.
One of the first releases from One Peace books, 15 Pounds is also Torii’s US debut. According to the back cover, she’s a well known author in Japan, with a list of best sellers in the health and beauty categories.
More than anything, the tone of the book is what makes it work. Torii writes in a very open, warm way that comes through in the translation. The book doesn’t feel like a science lesson or a cult induction, rather more like a friend relating some of her struggles. The format reminds me a bit of Azumanga Daioh. The comics are short and cute, with simple, but expressive art.
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