When a young witch is forced from her home by humankind can she awaken her powers and find a
way to save her home? People and nature are at odds in volume 1 of this epic Ghibli-esque
fantasy manga from debut author Yumeji In a world devastated by humankind and forsaken by
plants and animals only witches have the power to communicate with nature. A long time ago
plants and animals lived in harmony . . . until humankind came to power and unable to coexist
with nature destroyed and exploited both flora and fauna without a second thought. Now the
world has become a barren wasteland. But witches have the power to speak to nature. Blamed for
the extinction of plant life and feared by humanity for their powers they hide away from the
rest of humanity in secret lairs bursting with greenery. Pili a young witch-apprentice has
set out on the roads accompanied by the wolf Oak. However she is not accustomed to the world
outside and traveling long distances. Her fatigue quickly takes its toll and she ends up
injuring herself by tumbling down a rocky slope! Fortunately a boy named Bowei finds Pili and
takes her home to nurse her back to health. However the arrival of the unfamiliar young lady
arouses suspicion among other villagers who quickly discern her true nature as a witch. And
all captured witches share the fate of execution! Eden of Witches is a magical and lushly
illustrated coming-of-age story perfect for fans of Princess Mononoke Nausicaä and Witch
Hat Atelier brought expertly to life by rising star manga artist Yumeji. It will sweep
readers away into a fairy tale where witches and their familiars are the last keepers of the
natural world.
