Oyasumi Punpun (also known as Goodnight Punpun) is a seinen manga written and illustrated by Inio Asano. It was serialized in Weekly Young Sunday from 2007 to 2008, then moved to Weekly Big Comic Spirits, where it ran until 2013. The series consists of 13 volumes.
The story follows Punpun Onodera, a young boy depicted as a simple bird-like doodle, as he navigates childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood. Despite his cartoonish appearance, the manga explores deep and often dark themes, including mental health, trauma, love, social isolation, and family struggles2. Punpun's interactions with his dysfunctional family, friends, and love interest Aiko Tanaka shape his journey, making the series an emotionally intense and thought-provoking read.
One of the manga’s most unique aspects is its experimental art style, which contrasts Punpun’s simplistic design with highly detailed backgrounds and realistic human characters. The series is widely praised for its raw storytelling and psychological depth.
