Shimazaki in the Land of Peace 2

Seamlessly mixing secret agent-type action with slice-of-life vignettes and fish-out-of-water comedy, ＂Shimazaki in the Land of Peace＂ is the charming alternate history political thriller you never knew you were dying to read. Utterly unique, with stunning artwork, this hit series promises to keep the thrills and surprises coming even as it warms even the coldest heart.

Forced to become a covert operative for the international terrorist group LEL, Shingo Shimazaki has escaped and is back in his native Japan, doing his best to live a peaceful life. He has a job at a local coffee shop, where he feels happy and comfortable--until the arrival of a certain wayward young man brings a world of trouble down on his beloved Café Lupaso. Will Shimazaki be forced to use the skills he learned in war to secure his own peace--?

Hamada received honorable mention in the Chiba Tetsuya Prize in 2000, then subsequently dropped out of manga until ＂Shimazaki＂ began its run in 2022. Seshimo made his debut in 2017 and has since had a number of successful series including ＂Invincible.＂