A Drifting Life: Story, Chapters and Where to Read
A Drifting Life (2008): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

A Drifting Life (2008) is a award winning, comedy, drama, romance manga by Tatsumi, Yoshihiro. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 7.9/10 from 1,628 ratings.
What is A Drifting Life about?
Over four decades ago, Yoshihiro Tatsumi expanded the horizons of comics storytelling by using the visual language of manga to tell gritty, literary stories about the private lives of everyday people. He has been called "the grandfather of Japanese alternative comics" and has influenced generations of cartoonists around the world. Now the visionary creator of "The Push Man and Other Stories" and "Good-bye" has turned his incisive, unflinching gaze upon himself. Over ten years in the making, "A Drifting Life" is Tatsumis' most ambitious, personal, and heart felt work: an autobiographical bildun
Key details
A Drifting Life spans 48 chapters across 2 volumes, status: finished. Publication: Nov 20, 2008 to Dec 1, 2008.
Where to read A Drifting Life
Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.
Frequently asked questions
What is A Drifting Life about?
Over four decades ago, Yoshihiro Tatsumi expanded the horizons of comics storytelling by using the visual language of manga to tell gritty, literary stories about the private lives of everyday people. He has been called "the grandfather of Japanese a
Is A Drifting Life finished?
Its publication status is: Finished.
What is the MAL rating of A Drifting Life?
A Drifting Life is rated 7.9/10 on MyAnimeList.
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