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Born in Kouchi, Kouchi Prefecture, Shinya Komatsu made his debut in AX in 2004. His manga resemble children's fantasy tales, usually centering on a young bohemian or explorer within settings reminiscent of old Europe or the American West. Komatsu fills his panels with intricate details of architecture and signage, aiming to transport readers through an abundance of peculiar visual moments as much as through narrative and text. His distinct influences include Shigeru Tamura, Maki Sasaki, and Fujio Fujiko.