You Can't Live All on Your Own!

Shuuko, Eika, Misaki, and Shio are roommates and friends making their way in the busy world of Tokyo, Japan!

Though they share an apartment and a friendship, each faces her own unique problems. Shuuko is feeling the pressure of those around her getting married and has no idea whether she'll truly be happy on her own for the rest of her life. Eika, a hardworking career woman, wants to prove herself to the judgmental men in her office. Romantic and idealistic Misaki is spurred into action when it turns out her "boyfriend" of two years didn't know she thought they were dating. Nurturing and good-spirited Shio struggles to set a work–life balance while paying her many bills.

Join these four roommates as they navigate the biggest question of their late twenties: What does happiness really mean?

"You Can’t Live All On Your Own! engages with some prescient contemporary issues through the lens of slice-of-life comedy [and] it’s the social factors of sexism and ageism that really loom large as the antagonist of the series. […] With all those heavy themes, it might surprise you when I describe this first volume as “fun.” […] While it touches on some heavy themes like misogyny and ageism, You Can’t Live All On Your Own! keeps its tone light, and the story addresses these issues through the lens of relatable comedy and upbeat slice-of-life antics." — Alex Henderson, Yatta Tachi

"This borderline slice-of-life story tackles many fears and dilemmas of young adults trying to figure it all out. [...] This title succeeds in creating four distinct female characters with their own unique voicing in addition to their personal struggles and situations they've been placed in. [...] Tsuno's illustrations are unique. There are lots of simple, clean lines with sparse and effective use of shading and screen tones. Characters are extremely expressive…" — Sara Smith, The Graphic Library

Shuuko, Eika, Misaki, and Shio are roommates and friends making their way in the busy world of Tokyo, Japan!

Together they’ve been through thick and thin, but the pressures of adult life are beginning to take their toll. Shuuko worries that her laid-back nature is preventing her from finding love — but is romance what she really wants? Things grow fraught as career-driven Eika works herself to burnout, finding herself taking out her frustration on her friends. Despite Misaki’s best efforts to win the love of her “boyfriend,” he tells her that he’s not interested in marriage or even in deepening their two-year relationship. Meanwhile, warmhearted Shio is caught up by worries about her friends and what the future might bring for them.

Join these four roommates as they navigate the biggest question of their late twenties: What does happiness really mean?

Shuuko, Eika, Misaki, and Shio are roommates and friends making their way in the busy world of Tokyo, Japan!

Together they’ve been through thick and thin, but between career opportunities, romance, and new adventures, the home they’ve built is about to be upended. Laid-back Shuuko reconnects with a man she’d casually dated, wondering if their companionable relationship is enough to build a life together. Misaki’s new relationship is going well, but what happens when she’s faced with her ex? Career-driven Eika is offered a transfer for an exciting new project — one that would take her away from her friends. And warm-hearted Shio wonders what the future has in store if her best friends and roommates leave her behind.

Join these four roommates as they navigate the biggest question of their late twenties: How can they achieve happiness for themselves?