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Nova, Little Girl in the Monster Forest Vol.1

Author Kamatama
Paperback
5-3/8"W x 7-2/3"H | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Nov 17, 2026 | 176 Pages | 9781806182954
Kids to Adults

A heartwarming, mysterious fantasy manga about a little girl raised by monsters.

Equal parts folklore, slice-of-life, and gentle suspense. Perfect for readers seeking whimsical worldbuilding and quiet emotional depth.


Nova, Little Girl in the Monster Forest Vol. 1 invites readers into a tender, slightly eerie world where monsters and humans live side-by-side and a cheerful girl named Nova dreams of mastering the earth’s blessing known as “Magia.” Raised among the forest’s creatures, Nova’s sunny curiosity hides a secret only the forest lord Cerberus seems to know… a mystery that unfurls through slice-of-life scenes, folkloric encounters, and small, affecting revelations.

This first volume delivers Kamatama’s warm, expressive art and steady pacing. It’s an ideal read for fans of gentle fantasy, character-driven storytelling, and whimsical monster tales; the volume balances cozy everyday moments with an undercurrent of mystery that keeps readers turning pages.

If you love atmospheric manga that blends folklore, heart, and subtle suspense, Nova’s forest is one you’ll want to visit again and again.
Kamatama is a manga author-artist noted for evocative, character-led tales. Best known for Kusozako Choroin Nishiga Hachi, kamatama is now working on crafting gentle fantasy stories that blend folklore, mystery, and warm slice-of-life moments in Nova, Little Girl in the Monster Forest.
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About

A heartwarming, mysterious fantasy manga about a little girl raised by monsters.

Equal parts folklore, slice-of-life, and gentle suspense. Perfect for readers seeking whimsical worldbuilding and quiet emotional depth.


Nova, Little Girl in the Monster Forest Vol. 1 invites readers into a tender, slightly eerie world where monsters and humans live side-by-side and a cheerful girl named Nova dreams of mastering the earth’s blessing known as “Magia.” Raised among the forest’s creatures, Nova’s sunny curiosity hides a secret only the forest lord Cerberus seems to know… a mystery that unfurls through slice-of-life scenes, folkloric encounters, and small, affecting revelations.

This first volume delivers Kamatama’s warm, expressive art and steady pacing. It’s an ideal read for fans of gentle fantasy, character-driven storytelling, and whimsical monster tales; the volume balances cozy everyday moments with an undercurrent of mystery that keeps readers turning pages.

If you love atmospheric manga that blends folklore, heart, and subtle suspense, Nova’s forest is one you’ll want to visit again and again.

Creators

Kamatama is a manga author-artist noted for evocative, character-led tales. Best known for Kusozako Choroin Nishiga Hachi, kamatama is now working on crafting gentle fantasy stories that blend folklore, mystery, and warm slice-of-life moments in Nova, Little Girl in the Monster Forest.
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