Cabinet Office Moonshot R&D Program, Goal 1: Internet of Brains (IoB) Science Communication Project 'Neu World' Releases New Sci-Fi Manga

The Moonshot R&D Program, Goal 1, Kanai Project Internet of Brains (hereinafter IoB), has released 'Silent Summer Vacation,' a manga by artist Yoshika Aki, on its official website on March 31, 2026. This is the latest sci-fi work from 'Neu World,' a science communication project where SF creators and researchers co-imagine the future. URL: https://neu-world.link/posts/tinmoku_no_natsuyasumi

A boy's summer vow. The 'unexpected truth' hidden behind nostalgic summer vacation memories. ### Sci-fi manga 'Silent Summer Vacation' by Yoshika Aki

**Synopsis** Sota, a boy born into a family that has, for generations, possessed the 'power to freely manipulate stones.' At seven years old, he still can't use this power and harbors a complex about it. While spending his summer vacation at his grandmother's house in the lush countryside, he encounters a terrifying rockfall in the forest. Saved from the predicament by his family's mysterious power, Sota makes a strong vow to 'become an adult who saves people's lives.'

A nostalgic and mysterious summer vacation story depicting a boy's growth... or so it seems. Behind it all, an 'unexpected truth' that no one could have imagined was hidden.

The latest work from 'Neu World' is written by manga artist Yoshika Aki! As before, it is a story of the future themed on IoB research. The collaborating researcher is Mr. Arulkumaran Kai, who belongs to the IoB middleware group. Please read to the end this story that begins on the stage of a warm and nostalgic summer vacation, born from interviews with Mr. Kai. It is available on the official 'Neu World' website. All works can be viewed for free. Feel free to share your thoughts on the work on various social media with the hashtag #N