Synopsis

In a conversation with a devotee of Japanese culture, Peter Barakan sits down with Asa Ekstrom, a Swedish manga artist. Her creations offer a lighthearted perspective on life in Japan, capturing the unexpected wonders encountered daily. Ekstrom recounts her teenage fascination with manga and anime, tracing how this passion led her to become a prominent foreign creator in Japan. We explore the collaborative journey of bringing each comic strip to life, and discuss her aspirations for what lies ah