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Wandering Son is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takako Shimura, serialized in Comic Beam from 2002 to 2013. The story revolves around Shuichi Nitori, a boy who desires to be a girl, and Yoshino Takatsuki, a girl who desires to be a boy, exploring themes of gender identity, puberty, and interpersonal relationships. It was adapted into a 12-episode anime series produced by AIC Classic and aired in 2011. 'Wandering Son' is praised for its delicate portrayal and sensitive handling of transgender themes. The anime's music, composed by Satoru Kosaki and Keiichi Okabe, contributes to its gentle and warm atmosphere. The manga's English translation is licensed by Fantagraphics Books, but its publication has been hampered by low sales. Nevertheless, Wandering Son remains a significant work, recognized for its deep exploration of gender identity and selected as a recommended work by the 2006 Japan Media Arts Festival.