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Kodoani.com – Shimazaki in the Land of Peace was recently honored with the 8th Saito Takao Award, an event that marked the pinnacle for this outstanding manga from Gouten Hamada and Takeshi Sesimo. The awards ceremony will take place on January 14 at Mikasa Kaikan in Tokyo, where creators will officially receive the Golgo 13 trophy, along with a 500,000 yen reward.
Unique story, attraction from Shimazaki's transformation
The work, published in Kodansha's Morning magazine from August 2022, tells the story of Shingo Shimazaki, a man with painful memories from his childhood. After surviving a terrorist attack, he is forced to join the revolutionary army of the League for Economic Liberation. Thirty years later, Shimazaki returns to Japan with the desire to integrate into a normal life. But his luggage is not ordinary skills, but the sophisticated combat and surveillance experience of a green beret.
Despite many difficulties in communication and adaptation, Shimazaki still received help from kind people. However, darkness from the past and hidden enemies constantly pose challenges on his path to integration. This is not only a story about personal struggles, but also cleverly integrates modern social issues through the lens of a veteran.
Influence and recognition
The work has attracted great attention from experts, ranking fifth on the list for male readers of Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2024 and received a nomination for the 17th Manga Taisho Award. Recently, this manga was also in the top 30 of “Books of the Year” voted by Da Vinci magazine.
The success of Shimazaki in the Land of Peace not only from the profound plot but also from Takeshi Sesimo's strong, vivid drawings. With Kodansha USA Publishing releasing the first volume in English, this emotional story promises to continue to captivate global readers.
Saito Takao Award: Recognition and continuation of legacy
The Saito Takao Award was established in 2017 to honor outstanding works in the manga field, named after the legendary creator of Golgo 13. This year's panel includes renowned experts such as Yū Koyama (Azumi) , Masaru Satō, Takashi Nagasaki and Juzo Yamasaki.
With this victory, Shimazaki in the Land of Peace not only affirms the talent of the duo Hamada and Sesimo but also marks another proud chapter in the history of this prestigious award.
