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That said, there is a small consolation: Go! Comi originally set up an online “omake” (bonus) section that contained over 60 pages of drawings that didn’t make it into the final book, as well as dozens of photographs of the actual places and people depicted. While that website is no longer active, it shows that the publisher was ahead of its time in offering digital extras for a printed graphic novel.
Although Japan Ai flew somewhat under the radar upon its initial release, it has earned impressive accolades over the years. The American Library Association’s Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) named it one of the “Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens” in 2009. In the same year, it was also included in YALSA’s “Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.” Japan Ai is believed to be the only book that made both lists that year. That said, there is a small consolation: Go
: The art is characterized as "kawaii" and minimalist—characters often lack noses, yet remain highly expressive. Informational Extras Although Japan Ai flew somewhat under the radar
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