Many Voices Say, "It Reminds Me of My Own Experience" and "My Feelings Were Expressed"! Kodomoe COMICS 'Chichi no Ikizama: Until I Watched My Father with Terminal Cancer Pass Away at Home' (Sae Utsumi) to be Released on April 30!

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  • Many Voices Say, "It Reminds Me of My Own Experience" and "My Feelings Were Expressed"! Kodomoe COMICS 'Chichi no Ikizama: Until I Watched My Father with Terminal Cancer Pass Away at Home' (Sae Utsumi) to be Released on April 30!
  • Hakusensha will release 'Chichi no Ikizama: Until I Watched My Father with Terminal Cancer Pass Away at Home,' a comic essay by manga artist Sae Utsumi, on April 30. The work has garnered significant attention during its serialization, and includes an original article based on interviews with experts at the end.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: April 30, 2026

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Hakusensha will release 'Chichi no Ikizama: Until I Watched My Father with Terminal Cancer Pass Away at Home,' a comic essay by manga artist Sae Utsumi, on April 30. The work has garnered significant attention during its serialization, and includes an original article based on interviews with experts at the end.

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Many Voices Say, "It Reminds Me of My Own Experience" and "My Feelings Were Expressed"! Kodomoe COMICS 'Chichi no Ikizama: Until I Watched My Father with Terminal Cancer Pass Away at Home' (Sae Utsumi) to be Released on April 30! (April 30, 2026), PR Times
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Hakusensha will release 'Chichi no Ikizama: Until I Watched My Father with Terminal Cancer Pass Away at Home,' a comic essay by manga artist Sae Utsumi, on April 30. The work has garnered significant attention during its serialization, and includes an original article based on interviews with experts at the end.
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Hakusensha, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yasufumi Takagi) will release Kodomoe COMICS 'Chichi no Ikizama: Until I Watched My Father with Terminal Cancer Pass Away at Home' (by Sae Utsumi) on Thursday, April 30.

Kodomoe COMICS 'Chichi no Ikizama: Until I Watched My Father with Terminal Cancer Pass Away at Home' (by Sae Utsumi / Hakusensha) book cover

A true-story essay by acclaimed manga artist Sae Utsumi, depicting her experience of watching her father with terminal cancer pass away at home.

"Hello? Sae?"
"Your father has cancer."

From the phone call from her mother received while out, the journey of watching her father pass away began.
Manga artist Sae Utsumi depicts the last days spent with her family.

Terminal cancer with no treatment options. Home care. What she did as a daughter in the remaining short time, what her father asked of her. The feelings of each family member when facing "death." ...And from the time of his departure to the funeral.

"The death of a loved one is not just about sadness and despair."

The work received a great response during its serialization, with comments such as "It reminds me of my own experience," "My feelings of regret were saved," and "I could imagine the day that will come." An original article, "What It Means to Watch a Loved One Pass Away," based on interviews with experts, is also included at the end of the volume.

©︎Sae Utsumi / Hakusensha

©︎Sae Utsumi / Hakusensha

©︎Sae Utsumi / Hakusensha

©︎Sae Utsumi / Hakusensha

©︎Sae Utsumi / Hakusensha

©︎Sae Utsumi / Hakusensha

©︎Sae Utsumi / Hakusensha

©︎Sae Utsumi / Hakusensha

Introduction to the Comic 'Chichi no Ikizama: Until I Watched My Father with Terminal Cancer Pass Away at Home'

Kodomoe COMICS 'Chichi no Ikizama: Until I Watched My Father with Terminal Cancer Pass Away at Home' (by Sae Utsumi / Hakusensha) book cover

■ Author: Sae Utsumi

■ ISBN Code: 9784592733300

■ Series Name: Kodomoe COMICS

■ Price: 1430 yen (1300 yen + 10% tax)

■ Release Date: 2026.4.30

You can read more on kodomoe web! Episodes 1-7 are currently available.

Chichi no Ikizama

https://kodomoe.net/serial/chichinoikizama/#google_vignette

Author Profile: Sae Utsumi

Manga artist. Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1982. Graduated from Kyoto Seika University, Faculty of Arts. After working as a writer and for a PR company, she received the Encouragement Award in the "1st kodomoe Mama Manga Award" and debuted. Her serialized works on kodomoe web include "My Daughter and I Growing Up" and "I Want to Understand Reiwa JK!" Her published works include 'Are Your Makeup and Fashion Lost? How to Create Beauty from Your 40s' (Hakusensha).

Instagram: @th.e.96135

X: @sae96135

★Author Interview★ Please feel free to contact Hakusensha Public Relations.

mail:kouhou@hakusensha.co.jp

Existing Comics & kodomoe web serialization

Are Your Makeup and Fashion Lost? How to Create Beauty from Your 40s

■ Author: Sae Utsumi

■ ISBN Code: 9784592733164

■ Series Name: Kodomoe COMICS

■ Price: 1430 yen (1300 yen + 10% tax)

■ Release Date: 2023.11.1

It's not age that makes you look dull! Manga artist Sae Utsumi, in her 40s, interviewed six beauty professionals, including popular stylists, hair and makeup artists, and photographers, on the themes of makeup, fashion, underwear, glasses, photo appearance, and posture. This comic essay reports on her experiences and methods for creating beauty as one ages. A highly popular web serialization now in book form!

https://www.hakusensha.co.jp/booklist/69299/

I Want to Understand Reiwa JK!

For parents born in the Showa and Heisei eras, the actions of JK (high school girls) living in Reiwa are full of mysteries. But rather than criticize, they want to understand! And if possible, even try to dabble a little!

https://kodomoe.net/serial/rewajk/

Kodomoe COMICS

A comic label born from "kodomoe," a parenting magazine for mothers who want to enjoy "parent-child time" more (published on the 7th of odd-numbered months / Publisher: Hakusensha). You can read the continuation of the serialization on kodomoe web.

"kodomoe" (published on the 7th of odd-numbered months / Publisher: Hakusensha) https://kodomoe.net/

"kodomoe web manga and illustration essays" https://kodomoe.net/comic/

[Company Profile]

Company Name: Hakusensha, Inc.

Location: 2-2-2 Kanda Awajicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Yasufumi Takagi, Representative Director and President

Established: December 1, 1973

URL: https://www.hakusensha.co.jp/

Business Activities: Magazines, books, comics, paperbacks, picture books, apps, electronic publishing.

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Hakusensha will release 'Chichi no Ikizama: Until I Watched My Father with Terminal Cancer Pass Away at Home,' a comic essay by manga artist Sae Utsumi, on April 30. The work has garnered significant attention during its serialization, and includes an original article based on interviews with experts at the end.

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Hakusensha will release 'Chichi no Ikizama: Until I Watched My Father with Terminal Cancer Pass Away at Home,' a comic essay by manga artist Sae Utsumi, on April 30. The work has garnered significant attention during its serialization, and includes an original article based on interviews with experts at the end.

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PR Times: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002326.000046848.html | April 30, 2026