Unico: Hunted (Volume 2): An Original Manga - by Samuel Sattin (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Still hunted by Venus, Unico befriends a sickly girl imprisoned by an evil robotic machine.

Lost in space and time, Unico awakens in an abandoned factory town. Saved by the resourceful mouse, Garapachi, Unico befriends Chiko, a human girl. But he soon learns that a sinister force is at work in the town's factory, bent on killing all living things. Meanwhile, Venus unleashes a fierce hunter who will stop at nothing to find Unico. Can Unico save Chiko? Can the West Wind save Unico?

Conceived anew by Eisner-nominated author Samuel Sattin and Eisner-winning artist team Gurihiru, and developed in collaboration with Tezuka Productions, UNICO: Hunted is the second volume in a groundbreaking reboot of a beloved manga by Astro Boy creator Osamu Tezuka, the "God of Manga." With striking full-color artwork and reading left to right in the Western comics style to match the original manga, UNICO is a brilliant series featuring storytelling at its best. Join Unico on an unforgettable journey!

Review Quotes

"The storyline is highly energetic, and the bright, dynamic frames and varied layouts will sustain readers' interest... Captivating storytelling." -- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Unico: Awakening:

"A spellbinding masterpiece." -- Dav Pilkey, #1 bestselling creator of Dog Man

"The modern setting, dramatic paneling, and mood-oriented -palettes bolster the weight of Unico's helpful and heroic deeds... A reimagining of a beloved classic that will -appeal to fans of heartfelt -adventure manga and works like She-Ra and the Princess of Power. An ideal series to help fill the middle grade manga demand." -- School Library Journal

"With a careful balance of slow beats and whimsical action, Unico: Awakening builds alluring characters and keeps the suspenseful moments coming." -- Anime Corner

"Plenty of action and outsized baddies keep the excitement level high... The jewel-toned palette and creatively varied panel shapes sustain a high level of visual interest." -- Kirkus Reviews

"With all the energy of an animated cartoon, Gurihiru's eye-catching, cinematic art in a lush color palette offers excellent character design... the epic stakes, rampant magic, and manga feel will likely give this wide appeal." -- Booklist

"With incredible artwork and storytelling, this is a mesmerizing fantasy adventure you won't be able to put down!" -- ImaginationSoup.net, Best Middle Grade Books of 2024

Best Manga of 2024 -- School Library Journal

About the Author

Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989) was a visionary Japanese cartoonist, animator, and film producer. His prolific output, pioneering techniques, and innovative redefinitions revolutionized Japanese comics and anime and he is often honored as the "God of Manga."
Samuel Sattin is an American writer. His books include the Eisner-nominated Buzzing, Side Quest, The Silent End, and (as co-author) both A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga and The Essential Anime Guide: 50 Iconic Films, Standout Series, and Cult Masterpieces. He has also adapted the Academy Award-nominated films WolfWalkers, Song of the Sea, and The Secret of Kells to the graphic novel format. He graduated with an MFA in comics from the California College of the Arts and works as a studio writer for Schulz Creative Associates, aka Snoopy Central. Samuel resides with his wife in San Francisco, and travels frequently to Japan.
Gurihiru is an Eisner Award-winning illustration team based out of Saitama, Japan. Though widely known for their work in American comics, they also work in games, manga, and anime in Japan. Their clients include Disney Japan, Nintendo, Square Enix, Tsuburaya Production, and many others. Major works include It's Jeff, Superman Smashes the Klan, Gwenpool, The Unstoppable Wasp, and Spider-Man & Venom: Double Trouble.