Go with the Clouds, North by Northwest explained
Ja Kanji: | 北北西に曇と往け |
Ja Romaji: | Hokuhokusei ni Kumo to Yuke |
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Aki Irie. It started serialization in Harta before moving to Aokishi following its establishment in April 2021. As of February 2024, the chapters of the series have been collected into seven volumes.
Plot
Kei Miyama is a Japanese teenager living in Iceland with his grandfather. He works as a private investigator, using his supernatural ability to communicate with machinery. The story follows Kei as he solves cases for various clients, often requiring him to track people down. At the same time, a deeper mystery is unfolding—one that involves his elusive younger brother, Michitaka. Despite appearing beautiful and sweet, Michitaka hides a sinister side to him and is wanted by the police.
Publication
The series is written and illustrated by Aki Irie. It started serialization in Harta on March 14, 2016.[1] In April 2021, Kadokawa launched a new magazine, titled Aokishi. When it launched, the series was transferred into the magazine.[2] The first volume was released on October 13, 2017.[3] As of February 2024, seven volumes have been released.
At Anime Central 2018, Vertical announced they licensed the series for English publication.[4]
Volumes
Reception
Danica Davidson from Otaku USA praised the series, calling it "very interesting".[5] Katherine Dacey from Manga Critic also praised the first volume for its plot and characters.[6] Koiwai from Manga News concurred with Dacey, praising the plot and characters.[7] Faustine Lillaz from Planete BD concurred with previous critics, calling the plot and artwork "breathtaking".[8]
In the 2019 issue of Kono Manga ga Sugoi!, the series ranked eleventh on the list of top manga for male readers.[9] The series was also nominated for the Manga Taishō in the same year.[10] In December 2020, the series ranked 50th in the top manga rankings by Kadokawa's Da Vinci magazine.[11] The next year, in December 2021, the series ranked 48th in the same Da Vinci magazine ranking.[12]
Notes and References
- Web site: ja:入江亜季の新連載「北北西に曇と往け」開始、17歳の少年がアイスランドを行く. https://natalie.mu/comic/news/179711. Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc. March 14, 2016. July 18, 2021. ja. July 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210718001730/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/179711. live.
- Web site: Kadokawa Launches New Aokishi Manga Magazine on April 20. Anime News Network. Pineda. Rafael Antonio. December 15, 2020. July 18, 2021. July 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210718044053/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-15/kadokawa-launches-new-aokishi-manga-magazine-on-april-20/.167449. live.
- Web site: ja:入江亜季がアイスランドを舞台に描く探偵活劇「北北西に曇と往け」1巻. https://natalie.mu/comic/news/252653. Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc. October 13, 2017. July 18, 2021. ja. July 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210718002300/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/252653. live.
- Web site: Vertical Licenses Kino's Journey, 'Go with the Clouds, North by Northwest' Manga, Sherlock Holmes and Hirobumi Ito Novel. Anime News Network. Ressler. Karen. May 18, 2018. July 18, 2021. July 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210718002522/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-05-18/vertical-licenses-kino-journey-go-with-the-clouds-north-by-northwest-manga-sherlock-holmes-and-hirobumi-ito-novel/.131753. live.
- Web site: Exploring the Mystery and Beauty of Aki Irie's Go with the Clouds Manga [Review]]. Otaku USA. Davidson. Danica. April 16, 2019. July 18, 2021. July 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210717184153/https://otakuusamagazine.com/go-with-the-clouds-manga-review/. live.
- Web site: Go With the Clouds: North by Northwest, Vols. 1-2. Manga Critic. Dacey. Katherine. August 30, 2019. July 18, 2021. July 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210717183204/http://mangacritic.mangabookshelf.com/2019/08/30/go-with-the-clouds-north-by-northwest-vols-1-2/. live.
- Web site: Dans le sens du vent - Nord, Nord-Ouest Vol.1. Manga News. Koiwai. February 24, 2020. July 18, 2021. fr. July 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210717183157/https://www.manga-news.com/index.php/manga/critique/Dans-le-sens-du-vent-Nord-Nord-Ouest/vol-1. live.
- Dans le sens du vent - Nord, Nord-Ouest T1. Lillaz. Faustine. Planete BD. February 14, 2020. July 18, 2021. fr. July 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210717183158/https://www.planetebd.com/manga/soleil/dans-le-sens-du-vent-nord-nord-ouest/-/41161.html. live.
- Web site: Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Reveals 2019's Series Ranking for Male Readers. Anime News Network. Pineda. Rafael Antonio. December 10, 2018. July 18, 2021. March 23, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190323054512/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-12-10/kono-manga-ga-sugoi-reveals-2019-series-ranking-for-male-readers/.140595. live.
- Web site: 12th Manga Taisho Awards Nominate 13 Titles. Anime News Network. Pineda. Rafael Antonio. January 21, 2019. July 18, 2021. March 23, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190323054518/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-01-21/12th-manga-taisho-awards-nominate-13-titles/.142346. live.
- Web site: Demon Slayer Tops Da Vinci Manga Ranking. Anime News Network. Hodgkins. Crystalyn. December 5, 2020. July 18, 2021. February 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210217230911/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-05/demon-slayer-tops-da-vinci-manga-ranking/.167101. live.
- Web site: Demon Slayer Tops Da Vinci Manga Ranking for 2nd Consecutive Year . 2022-04-21 . Anime News Network . en . 2021-12-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211208082249/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-12-06/demon-slayer-tops-da-vinci-manga-ranking-for-2nd-consecutive-year/.180340 . live .