Ciguatera

The story of Ciguatera centers around Ogino, a high school student who faces bullying alongside his friend Takai. Their shared love for motorcycles and the dream of owning one becomes a beacon of hope in their otherwise challenging lives. Ogino and Takai secretly learn to drive at a driving school, where Ogino's life takes a dramatic turn. The manga explores a range of characters navigating through their high school years and into adulthood. It delves into their struggles, victories, aspirations, futures, love, life, and loss. Ciguatera is a mature manga by Minoru Furuya, the author of Ping Pong Club and Himizu. It was published digitally in English by Kodansha USA under the Vertical Comics imprint as 2-in-1 omnibus volumes from November 9, 2021, to May 31, 2022.