Creating manga is hard—surviving the deadlines might be even harder.
Alice's dream job quickly becomes a whirlwind of impossible deadlines, eccentric coworkers, and the daily chaos of life in the manga industry. As she struggles to balance creativity with the relentless pace of publishing, she discovers that making great stories takes equal parts talent, determination, and teamwork. Packed with workplace comedy and behind-the-scenes insight, Alice on Deadlines is an entertaining look at the triumphs and frustrations of chasing a creative career.