Toshiya Kurokawa

Ichiro Miki is a child living in the industrial district of Kawasaki, where his parents' constant struggle to make ends meet often leaves the schoolboy alone. Constantly teased by a bully nicknamed Gabara, his only friends are toy consultant Shinpei and fellow classmate Sachiko. Ichiro turns to escapist dreams of Monster Island where he befriends the equally bullied Minilla.

The third "Comic Storyteller" feature. A comedy set in historic Edo.

The fourth and final "Comic Storyteller" feature.

The 16th "Ekimae" feature.