More than forty years ago, Yoshihiro Tatsumi revolutionized comic storytelling by leveraging manga's visual style to narrate raw, introspective tales about ordinary individuals. Known as the pioneer of Japanese alternative comics, Tatsumi's influence extends globally, shaping numerous cartoonists. Now, the creative genius behind 'The Push Man and Other Stories' and 'Good-bye' shifts his penetrating focus inward. After a decade-long labor of love, 'A Drifting Life' emerges as Tatsumi's magnum opus—a deeply personal autobiographical journey depicted through the medium of comics. Utilizing his lifelong passion for comics as a foundation, Tatsumi constructs a rich narrative exploring family dynamics, Japanese heritage, first romance, the intricate manga landscape, and, above all, the essence of artistic pursuit. Oscillating between humor, insight, and melancholy, this work stands as a profound testament to an extraordinary life and a groundbreaking artistic legacy.