{"product_id":"record-journey-vol-1","title":"Record Journey Vol.1","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the soul of Tokyo in this musical manga – a beautifully drawn collection of stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFleeting encounters, forgotten records, and quiet moments speak volumes through Ryoichiro Kezuka’s breathtaking art and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time in English, experience Record Journey Vol. 1, a captivating collection of short stories by Ryoichiro Kezuka that explores the quiet, powerful intersections of music, memory, and everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of these stories is a young woman working at a small record store in Tokyo. Each story introduces a new visitor to the shop—each with a unique past, a specific record in mind, and an emotional thread waiting to be uncovered. As the needle drops, so do the walls between strangers, revealing bittersweet moments, long-lost connections, and the smooth healing of sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally self-published before Kezuka’s commercial debut, these stories are richly illustrated and emotionally resonant, blending slice-of-life realism with a gentle, introspective tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKezuka, also known for Onban Kikou—a manga about forbidden pop music and jukebox mysteries—has carved a distinct place in the world of manga with his love for vinyl culture and human stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord Journey is a must-read for music lovers, manga fans, and anyone who’s ever found a memory hiding in a melody.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The House of Stories","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53618511577361,"sku":"9781787749788","price":17.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/0963\/4065\/files\/large-6784296.jpg?v=1780504567","url":"https:\/\/store.thehouseofstories.ca\/products\/record-journey-vol-1","provider":"The House of Stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}