Is A Distant Neighborhood based on a book?

Common questions

Is A Distant Neighborhood based on a book?

Yes. A Distant Neighborhood is based on the manga A Distant Neighborhood by Jiro Taniguchi (1998).

Who wrote the book A Distant Neighborhood is based on?

A Distant Neighborhood was written by Jiro Taniguchi and first published in 1998.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read A Distant Neighborhood before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.