It was March 11, 2011 when a massive earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami, which, in turn, destroyed the cores of three reactors of the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. This tragedy cost almost 20,000 lives and devastated countless more, including that of Naoto Matsumura, a farmer evacuated from the deadly radiation zone.

Guardian of Fukushima is written by Fabien Grolleau with art by Ewen Blain and features a forward written by Roland Kelts, the Tokyo-based writer, journalist, scholar, and renowned authority on Japanese culture. Bonus content in Tokyopop’s edition includes photographs of the disaster and its aftermath by acclaimed photographer and Fukushima resident, Ko Sasaki, along with photography and information about the tragedy by Tokyopop founder and Pray for Japan filmmaker, Stu Levy.

Unwilling to abandon his beloved animals, Naoto chooses to return home to his farm — and to fight for the beauty of life. This important graphic novel originating from France alludes to timeless Japanese legends as an ode to Mother Nature, and human resilience. Guardian of Fukushima was originally released by the French publisher, Steinkis, and has been licensed for English language release by Tokyopop.

Guardian of Fukushima comes to stores on February 28th.