included an original song and an interview with Shiina and Nakagawa. Novel A novel based on Yokohama Kaidashi Kikō called , written by and illustrated by Hitoshi Ashinano, was published by Kodansha on 23 October 2008 (). Set long after the conclusion of the manga series, it tells the story of a boy robot named Omega and his search for the legendary Cafe Alpha. Reception and awards Even though it has not been published in English until they began releasing the second edition releases in 2022, Yokohama Kaidashi Kikō has received significant attention from reviewers outside Japan. Many reviewers praise Ashinano's drawing style, meticulous pacing, and engaging characters. Dirk Deppey wrote in The Comics Journal, "Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou isn't just one of my favorite manga stories; it's one of my favorite comics, period." Derik A. Badman wrote, "This is light years beyond almost all the manga being translated and published in the US." A reviewer at Uknighted Manganime wrote, "Artwise, Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou ranks as the most impressive I have ever seen," adding, "Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou is, in short, the finest manga I have ever read, and I don’t see it being surpassed anytime soon, if ever." The series won the 2007 Seiun Award for Best Manga. Notes References External links Kodansha Comic Plus Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou DVD official homepage Ashinano Hitoshi at The Ultimate Manga Guide "Behind the Panels" of Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou 1994 manga 1998 anime OVAs 2002 anime OVAs Ajia-do Animation Works Aniplex Iyashikei anime and manga Kodansha manga Post-apocalyptic anime and manga Seinen manga Seven Seas Entertainment titles