--- product_id: 3744853 title: "Sunny, Vol. 1" brand: "taiyo matsumoto" price: "£21.51" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3744853-sunny-vol-1 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Sunny, Vol. 1 **Brand:** taiyo matsumoto **Price:** £21.51 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sunny, Vol. 1 by taiyo matsumoto - **How much does it cost?** £21.51 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3744853-sunny-vol-1) ## Best For - taiyo matsumoto enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted taiyo matsumoto brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Sunny, Vol. 1 ## Images ![Sunny, Vol. 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qFop43ceL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Slice of Life Story *by X***M on Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2013* I got the hard cover version of this book, I don't know if it comes (or will come) in paperback, but the edition I have is really nice. It actually looks like a book from the 1970s, I don't know if that was intentional or not. This manga almost reads like a book, a continuing collection of encapsulated chapters that center around a group of foster kids living in a home, sort of like a small orphanage or wayward house. It's not explained why any of the kids are there, though it's clear they come from broken homes, dysfunctional families, and possibly abusive pasts. It takes place in the 1970s and there are occasional references made to popular culture of that time, so if you're in your 40's, like me, you might find some things stir up sentimental memories. And even though it takes place in Japan, people from anywhere can relate.The title of the series comes from a broken down yellow Nissan Sunny in the yard of the orphanage, where the kids often go to escape from reality. When asked if it runs, one of the kids responds, "yes, it runs on telepathy!" Then they climb in and imagine the car taking them places, from outer space to fantasy lands. The kid on the cover, nicknamed "White," often imagines himself as a gangster trying to evade the law.The kids go through typical kid stuff, from crushes and bullying to dealing with abandonment and death. The art style is very unique and utilizes a kind of controlled scribbly chaos. I couldn't get enough of it, and when I got to the end I went right back to the beginning and reread it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A Star of the Slice of Live Genre *by L***N on Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2015* Manga is pop culture, and as such it often skips over all of the real and/or difficult parts of life—above all, real emotions. It is in manga's "slice of life" genre that we most often find true human feelings. This slice of life story is about the experiences of the kids growing up in an orphanage. (I've read that Japan still uses such homes for parentless children because the blood family is of prime importance to most Japanese, so adoption and fostering don't happen as much there as here in the USA.)"Sunny" is a wonderful evocation of how it feels to be a child and alone. Even though the caretakers in the Home are kind, and the natural meanness of the kids is kept in check by those adults and by the well-known highly civilized Japanese behavioral norms, it gradually becomes clear that these kids know there is no-one in the world looking out for just them. That fact affects various characters in this story in various ways, making for good stories, with a touch of sadness always lurking in the background. Anyone who has had reason to learn that sadness is an inescapable part of life will love this manga. And it might be a revelation, as well, for people who up til now have tried to look away from that truth. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Good book but arrived damaged *by E***T on Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2019* Love the book and illustrations of this Japanese graphic novel. Was so excited to have a nice new copy. This is how the book arrived. I was able to order a kindle version when returning this book. I am not keeping this dirty broken hardcover. The illustrations are amazing and worth the trouble of returning the damaged book and getting a kindle edition. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3744853-sunny-vol-1](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3744853-sunny-vol-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*