Aoi Mangakyou

A collection of manga pieces centers on Ishinomori's reflections on his life and career. One story begins with him on a train, where a boy's blue kaleidoscope triggers a memory of his past. Other segments explore his connection to the character Norakuro, his recollections of the post-war era, and his bond with music and Beethoven. Several chapters focus on his time at Tokiwa-sou, coexisting with Fujio Akatsuka and others, and how the environment influenced him. A story follows a group of children raising a crow, while another portrays Ishinomori as a father teaching his sons about nature. The collection also includes his thoughts on the death of Osamu Tezuka, reflecting on their relationship and the impact of his passing.