Published monthly from 1988 to 1992 these delightful full color comics have been created very much in the tradition of classic Sunday Comics pages in the USA, while fully retaining a Japanese character.  They are very low key works relating the quotidian adventures of the quirky Miss Ruki along with a cast of supporting characters – most notably her (best) friend, and comedic foil, Ecchan – in page after page of cleanly drawn comics.  Each of these strips run two columns to a page that are read vertically, from top to bottom, then right to left. With one or two exceptions, all of the strips are two pages – four columns – in length.  

Here, then, are 120 pages of relaxing and enjoyable bite-size works that are perfect for being read in snatches.  Next time you feel yourself reaching for your phone, you can (once you have your copy) reach for this handy edition of Miss Ruki instead!

Translated by Alexa Frank who also provides a seven-page "translator's note" – which is actually more akin to an introductory essay – that provides some context, history and insight.

We've posted several strips along with some individual panels up on the Copacetic Tumblr, HERE.