The state of world affairs is changing at a dizzying pace, particularly in the growing military strength of countries neighboring Japan, the issue of resources on the sea floor, disaster relief, underwater transport, maintaining order on the high seas, and island defense. In response to a near-skirmish with China near the disputed Senkaku Islands, Japan builds the Ibuki aircraft carrier. (Source: ANN)

Kuubo Ibuki won the 63rd Shogakukan Manga Award in 2017 with Koi wa Ameagari no You ni. The series was adapted to a live action movie which was released on May 24, 2019.