Otoyomegatari

It is the 19th century in a tribal town near the Caspian Sea, Central Asia. People lead simple lives along the Silk Road, believing in various customs and traditions as they have for many years. Amir Halgal is a beautiful 20-year-old woman skilled in archery, hunting, and horseback riding. She has come from a faraway village for an arranged marriage to a charming 12-year-old boy by the name of Karluk Eihon.

Due to the large age difference, the relationship between Amir and Karluk is a little awkward initially. However, everyday interactions between the two allow them to develop feelings of love and respect for each other that eventually strengthen their bond. Otoyomegatari follows the daily lives and challenges of Amir and Karluk alongside various other couples across Central Asia, in a beautiful portrayal of the culture and traditions of the brides of the era.

Otoyomegatari won the Intergénérations Prize at the Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2012 and the seventh Manga Taishou Award in 2014.

The series has been published in English as A Bride's Story by Yen Press since May 31, 2011. The series has also been published in Italian by J-POP since June 11, 2011; in Polish by Studio JG since June 20, 2013; in Spanish by Norma Editorial since October 31, 2013.