Hayashi Seiichi Mangajutsu

This book is a collection of interviews with Seiichi Hayashi himself, covering his entire body of manga work. The interviewers are manga artists Aran Toochika and Tokushige Kawakatsu. Seiichi Hayashi speaks at length about how he became an animator at Toei Animation and then a manga artist. He also discusses in detail the manga and gekiga he created after his representative work Red Colored Elegy (赤色エレジー) (1970-71), and how he pursued increasingly avant-garde expression.

While numerous critiques have been written about Hayashi's work, most have focused solely on his pieces published in Garo magazine, including Red Colored Elegy (赤色エレジー). This book delves into the charm and mystery of his lesser-known works that followed.

Several short stories are reprinted here so readers can experience the actual works.

1. Yuutsuu na Momoko (excerpt) (憂鬱なモモ子（抄録）)

2. Hana ni Sumu (花に棲む)

3. Rinpun (鱗粉)

4. Hikari Are (光あれ)

5. M Kouei (M光影)

6. Rat's thinking on the hill