Ichi-F: A Worker's Graphic Memoir of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant
1F: Fukushima Daiichi Genshiryoku Hatsudensho Annaiki
On March 11, 2011, Japan suffered the largest earthquake in its modern history. The 9.0-magnitude quake threw up a devastating tsunami that wiped away entire towns, and caused, in the months afterward, three nuclear meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant. Altogether, it was the costliest natural disaster in human history.
This is not the story of that disaster.
This is the story of a man who took a job. Kazuto Tatsuta was an amateur artist who signed onto the dangerous task of cleaning up the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant, which the workers came to call “Ichi-F.” This is the story of that challenging work, of the trials faced by the local citizens, and of the unique camaraderie that built up between the mostly blue-collar workers who had to face the devious and invisible threat of radiation on a daily basis. After six months, Tatsuta’s body had absorbed the maximum annual dose of radiation allowed by regulations, and he was forced to take a break from the work crew, giving him the time to create this unprecedented, unauthorized, award-winning view of daily life at Fukushima Daiichi.
“I drew this manga because I wanted people to see what day-to-day life at the nuclear power plant is like. Because I believe that’s essential to the future of our country.”
-Kazuto Tatsuta
(Source: Kodansha)
On March 11, 2011, Japan suffered the largest earthquake in its modern history. The 9.0-magnitude quake threw up a devastating tsunami that wiped away entire towns, and caused, in the months afterward, three nuclear meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant. Altogether, it was the costliest natural disaster in human history.
This is not the story of that disaster.
This is the story of a man who took a job. Kazuto Tatsuta was an amateur artist who signed onto the dangerous task of cleaning up the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant, which the workers came to call “Ichi-F.” This is the story of that challenging work, of the trials faced by the local citizens, and of the unique camaraderie that built up between the mostly blue-collar workers who had to face the devious and invisible threat of radiation on a daily basis. After six months, Tatsuta’s body had absorbed the maximum annual dose of radiation allowed by regulations, and he was forced to take a break from the work crew, giving him the time to create this unprecedented, unauthorized, award-winning view of daily life at Fukushima Daiichi.
“I drew this manga because I wanted people to see what day-to-day life at the nuclear power plant is like. Because I believe that’s essential to the future of our country.”
-Kazuto Tatsuta
(Source: Kodansha)
On March 11, 2011, Japan suffered the largest earthquake in its modern history. The 9.0-magnitude quake threw up a devastating tsunami that wiped away entire towns, and caused, in the months afterward, three nuclear meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant. Altogether, it was the costliest natural disaster in human history.
This is not the story of that disaster.
This is the story of a man who took a job. Kazuto Tatsuta was an amateur artist who signed onto the dangerous task of cleaning up the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant, which the workers came to call “Ichi-F.” This is the story of that challenging work, of the trials faced by the local citizens, and of the unique camaraderie that built up between the mostly blue-collar workers who had to face the devious and invisible threat of radiation on a daily basis. After six months, Tatsuta’s body had absorbed the maximum annual dose of radiation allowed by regulations, and he was forced to take a break from the work crew, giving him the time to create this unprecedented, unauthorized, award-winning view of daily life at Fukushima Daiichi.
“I drew this manga because I wanted people to see what day-to-day life at the nuclear power plant is like. Because I believe that’s essential to the future of our country.”
-Kazuto Tatsuta
(Source: Kodansha)
Format
Manga
Chapters
24
Volumes
3
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Status Distribution
Current
6%·52
Planning
64%·572
Paused
2%·21
Dropped
3%·28
Completed
24%·214
Score Distribution
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Tags
Autobiographical80%Seinen79%Educational79%Work79%Non-fiction79%Historical70%
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters does Ichi-F: A Worker's Graphic Memoir of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant have?
Ichi-F: A Worker's Graphic Memoir of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant has 24 chapters across 3 volumes.
Is Ichi-F: A Worker's Graphic Memoir of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant completed?
As of now, Ichi-F: A Worker's Graphic Memoir of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant has finished.
When was Ichi-F: A Worker's Graphic Memoir of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant published?
Ichi-F: A Worker's Graphic Memoir of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant was published from October 31, 2013 to October 5, 2015.
What kind of manga is Ichi-F: A Worker's Graphic Memoir of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant?
Ichi-F: A Worker's Graphic Memoir of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant is a manga, originally from Japan.