Jiro Taniguchi was awarded the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government for his significant contributions much appreciated by French readers. Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro hailed him “a manga poet, an observer of the world” whose exquisite line drawing and intricately constructed scenes from everyday life attract an international following. His stories deal with universal themes as the beauty of nature, devotion to family, and/or return to childhood.

These manga feature characters who spend time in the great outdoors for fun or for work. Most of them fully or mostly take place in a jungle: a tropical rain forest dominated by trees and dense vegetation.

People who live their lives in the outdoors for various reasons, whether it be for their career or for their enjoyment. Includes outdoor sports and just recreational activities. Follow these characters as they set out to explore the great outdoors!