Sanchoume ga sensou desu

三丁目が戦争です

In the residential neighborhood, there's a girl named Tsuki-chan whose violent streak makes everyone around her afraid. Over at the apartment complex, Shinsuke-kun decides he'll be the one to confront her, but his solo stand ends with him getting thoroughly beaten down. What begins as a simple fight between two kids soon pulls in their mothers, their fathers, their friends—until absolutely everyone is dragged into the fray. Before long, the residential neighborhood and the apartment complex are caught up in an all-out, massive war! Honestly, it's a huge problem. This provocative masterpiece first came out in 1971, a time when the world was simmering with tension. And even now, in the 21st century, when all sorts of different moods and sentiments seem to hang in the air, I'd be truly glad if everyone—kids and adults alike—took a moment to think about what this picture book is really saying. Whether you're someone who can't wait for war to break out or someone who absolutely hates the idea of it, this is a book you can't afford to miss!

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