Charity Has Published Trilingual Dementia Comic
The charity Re-Live released a trilingual flip-book featuring life stories from Wales and Japan.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Comic Books
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The charity Re-Live has announced the publication of a trilingual comic titled Here and Now, which features four life stories of people living with dementia. The flip-book style publication includes work from illustrators and a final painting by manga artist Ebisu Yoshikazu.
Why it matters
The comic aims to share the personal experiences of those living with dementia and their families across different cultures. It serves as a medium to bridge perspectives between Wales and Japan on dementia care.
The Here and Now comic is a trilingual edition priced at £5 per copy. The publication features a cover painting titled Relieved by manga artist Ebisu Yoshikazu.
The players
Re-Live
Re-Live is a charity organization based in Wales that has trained 5,000 care workers.
Tenjin-kai
Tenjin-kai is a dementia care organization located in Ofunato, Japan, that collaborated on the project.
Ebisu Yoshikazu
Ebisu Yoshikazu is a notable manga artist who licensed his painting Relieved for the comic cover.
Karin Diamond
Karin Diamond is an individual associated with the project who first traveled to Ofunato in 2011.
The details
The comic is designed as a trilingual flip-book with two covers that allow readers to flip between Western and manga reading styles. Illustrators Matt Beese, Archie McKenzie, Kawakatsu Tokushige, and Yuki Monou contributed the art for the four stories included in the 44-page book.
Timeline
Karin Diamond first traveled to Ofunato in 2011.
The comic premieres October 3-4, 2026, at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival.
The deadline for comic pre-orders is October 10, 2026.
The comic goes on sale November 11, 2026.
Roadmap
The production follows the established advocacy pattern of the Re-Live organization training program. This publication extends their reach by moving from standard care worker training to narrative art dissemination.
Readers can purchase the comic for £5 starting in November. The trilingual format and flip-book design allow for a unique reading experience tailored for both Western and manga-style audiences.
The takeaway
Using artistic storytelling provides a bridge to understanding complex experiences like dementia across cultural boundaries. Readers looking to engage with international perspectives on care may find this trilingual medium particularly accessible.
What happens next
The comic is scheduled to premiere at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival on October 3-4, 2026. Interested readers must submit pre-orders by October 10, 2026, ahead of the general sale date on November 11, 2026.
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More information
Find additional details on the Re-Live official organization website.
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