Kishibe no Uta

There are many perils in this desert world. Countries war and enslave, goblins prey on humans, monsters and magic run amok, and - most critically - wells run dry. Those desperate for water may undertake an ancient water prayer ritual, a grueling journey to beg the aid of Kahaku, the god of water. These are the various stories of people from all walks of life, each driven by their need to survive in that world and save the ones they love. Sometimes, these desperate souls cross paths with a pair of travelers, En and Linghua, who help them on their journey.

A series of interconnected oneshots, each volume with a different title.

Volume 1: Kishibe no Uta (2002)

Volume 2: (2005)

Volume 3: (2007)

Volume 4: (2009)

Volume 5: (2011)

Volume 6: (2012)

Volume 7: Kita no Ouji to Minami no Sakana (2015)

Volume 8: (2016)

Volume 9: Tsukikage no Chōjō (2018)

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Note: A bunko version of this series titled simply "Kishibe no Uta" volume 1, etc, is being released. The 3 bunko volumes published to date contain the contents of the original volumes 1-5.