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The Fox & Little Tanuki, Volume 1

by Tagawa Mi

A fox spirit’s path to redemption begins with a caregiving task

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A fox spirit’s path to redemption begins with a caregiving task

After three centuries of imprisonment, the powerful black fox Senzou is released under a strict condition: he must help the young tanuki Manpachi become an assistant to the gods before regaining his abilities. Magic beads keep Senzou close to his charge and prevent him from shirking the assignment, turning the task into a test of responsibility as well as strength. Volume 1 brings together folklore-inspired spirits, a divine mandate, and the comic contrast between a once-powerful fox and the demands of caring for a cub.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in manga and graphic novels
  • Readers who enjoy stories drawing on folklore, mythology, and magical animals
  • Readers interested in reluctant caregiving and responsibility as story themes

Themes

Redemption and accountabilityCaregiving and responsibilityFolklore and divine beingsPower and restraint

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Book overview

It is said that there are some special animals occasionally born with great powers. Senzou the black fox is one of those... but instead of using his powers for good, he abused his strength until the Sun Goddess imprisoned him for his bad behavior.

Three hundred years later, he's finally been released, but only on one condition -- he can't have any of his abilities back until he successfully helps a tanuki cub named Manpachi become an assistant to the gods. Unfortunately for Senzou, there's no cheating when it comes to completing his task! The magic beads around his neck make sure he can't wander too far from his charge or ignore his duties, and so... Senzou the once-great Fox Spirit must figure out how to be an actually-great babysitter to an innocent little tanuki or risk being stuck without his powers forever!

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