Catch up on this terrific manga mystery before the official anime version
“Go with the Clouds, North-by-Northwest” is an ongoing manga series created by Aki Irie and serialized weekly in Harta. With seven volumes published to date, the series blends mystery, adventure, and supernatural elements against the striking Icelandic landscape—an unconventional setting for Japanese manga that distinguishes it from typical genre entries.
The story follows Kei Miyama, a 17-year-old high school dropout who serves as both protagonist and guide through the windswept Icelandic setting. Living with his grandfather at “land’s end,” Kei works as a private investigator, a profession that grounds the narrative and propels the plot forward. The combination of mystery investigation, atmospheric world-building, and supernatural storytelling creates a quietly magnetic narrative that draws readers into its slow-burning tale.
The manga has garnered significant attention, with an anime adaptation currently in development. With the anime version on the horizon, now is an ideal time for audiences to experience the original manga in its serialized form. The series demonstrates how manga can transcend conventional settings and genre formulas, using Iceland not as mere backdrop but as an integral narrative element that shapes the story’s unique identity and appeal.