Iron-Plate Bear

This is a steel forest that is no longer habitable. Humans left without a second thought, heading to outer space to find a new home. A scrap metal bear remained, repeatedly performing a strange act – pouring water on itself. One day, the scrap metal bear rusted and collapsed, but green life spread from that spot…

  *A touching "heroic epic" about love, home, and guardians

This is a story with a brilliant setting and full of suspense. The first read brings sudden realization, and subsequent reads evoke deep emotion. The scrap metal bear, originally a machine at humanity's beck and call, gave up the chance to escape to outer space, remaining in the abandoned city… What was it holding onto, and what was it protecting?

  * A unique "retro" future with a distinctive style, a unique sci-fi picture book

Regarding the future, there are many eccentric details here that defy conventional logic: steel beasts pulling "space carriages" flying towards the cosmos; a mysterious fruit growing on an alien planet that humans can eat to transform into golden people… This book conveys rich information through its visual language, allowing both children and adults to develop their own unique imaginations after reading it.

  * A wordless book with ample room for interpretation, different for every reader

The entire book has no explanatory text, offering infinite possibilities for interpretation. The little boy hopes that the iron...