69. Semikun iyoiyo kon'ya desu [At last, tonight, Semi-kun]

Author

Written and illustrated by Kudo Noriko

Publisher

Kyouikugageki

Year

2004

NDL call number

Y17-N04-H786

Commentary

This work depicts the story of the cicada Semi-kun, who has spent a long time underground but will finally emerge tonight, and the other insects who each welcome him in different ways. The story is tenderly decorated with muted colors in careful, detailed watercolor paintings.