![]() Becker perfectly captures the youthful journey towards identity formation, one already fraught with pitfalls of self-doubt that are only enhanced for many of the characters as they struggle to find their place both culturally and socially living in a foreign country. Himawari House follows the lives of five college-aged students living under one roof in Japan as they take classes, work various jobs, bond with one another and share their cultural traditions. ![]() Becker, who previously worked with George Takei for the artwork in They Called Us Enemy, has a real gift for bringing her wonderfully written story to life in graphic form through a fluid art style that is able to represent the spectrum of emotions and keep a relatively introspective story engaging and forward moving. A beautiful slice-of-life, coming-of-age tale, a story about community and the struggles of fitting into a new culture while learning the language, Harmony Becker’s Himawari House is a moving feat of visual storytelling. ![]()
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