Tanpopo #3 is the continuation of the saga of Tanpopo, the emotionless girl, and Kuro, a mysterious creature that guides her through the world and promises her she will feel emotion. “Devils and Foxes” and other tales from the collection “Strange Stories From a Chinese Studio” inspire Volume 3. Kuro’s efforts for Tanpopo to experience sadness intensify, and so too does his wickedness. An old woman, wary of the devil-boy, takes Tanpopo in, showing her kindness and affection. When the old woman dies by Tanpopo’s hand, Kuro’s plan will have come full circle, and Tanpopo, finally, weeps. Tanpopo must make a choice now - to continue her journey with Kuro or to plead for the old woman's life back. 6.5" x 9.75". 50 pages.

This 2’ plush is perfect for hugging or rubbing its good luck belly. It’s based on the Kuro character from the Tanpopo graphic novel series by popular creator Camilla d'Errico. Limited to 100 pieces. Launch date: July 2010.

This 7” plush is based on the character Kuro from the Tanpopo graphic novel series by creator Camilla d'Errico. Limited edition of 1,500. Launch date: 2009.

Kuro, the adorable little devil from Camilla d’Errico’s book, Tanpopo is embroidered onto the front of this red all-season tuque. Tanpopo logo is emroidered on the back.

Kuro, the adorable little devil from Camilla d’Errico’s book, Tanpopo is embroidered onto the front of this black all-season tuque. Tanpopo logo is emroidered on the back.

Hand screened, extra large print of the iconic “Tanpopo Sitting” image from the pages of Camilla d’Errico’s series, Tanpopo. Edgy, with a distinctive sketchy style, the print is ‘inverted’ to give the classic image twist. The garment is 100% cotton, made in the USA by American Apparel and screen printed in Canada. Teal on black for a fun color variation. Available in men and women’s sizes from XS to XL.

Hand screened, extra large print of the iconic “Tanpopo Sitting” image from the pages of Camilla d’Errico’s series, Tanpopo. Edgy, with a distinctive sketchy style, the print is a classic and favorite image. The garment is 100% cotton, made in the USA by American Apparel and screen printed in Canada. Classic black on white. Available in men and women’s sizes from XS to XL.

Through trickery and transformations, Kuro attempts to teach Tanpopo a lesson in sadness and remorse when he changes into ‘Specter’ and kills the albatross. Will Tanpopo understand or feel anything for the killing of precious omen? The “Rime of the Ancient Mariner”, by Samuel T. Coleridge inspires Volume 2, as Tanpopo’s journey into emotion continues in the unique style of blending the poem’s text with the characters’ ongoing story. 6.5" x 9.75". 52 pages.

Tanpopo is story about a beautiful girl, mysteriously attached to a machine that has been her only existence. Superhumanly intelligent and inhumanly emotionless, she sells her soul to the Devil, Kuro. In exchange he promises to she will feel emotion, love and happiness. Inspired by Goethe’s classic novel, “Faust”. The original literary text is woven into the illustrations, telling a new story in the most unique way. 6.5" x 9.75". 40 pages.

Out of the pages of Tanpopo Volume 2, Poodle Kuro makes a shocking transformation into Specter - as he teaches Tanpopo a lesson in emotion. This variant collectible plush follows the original, 15 cm Kuro "Poodle" black plush. Limited to only 1500 pieces.

Out of the pages of Tanpopo, a story of a young girl who makes a pact with a devil, by Camilla d'Errico, Kuro comes to life as an adorable 15 cm collectible plush. He's cute, he's evil, and he'll bring a smile to your face. Limited to only 1500 pieces.