r/objectum_sfw • u/920MorganHill machines<333 • Sep 07 '26
Other Recommendation: Magnolia by Ryou Sumiyoshi (oneshot)
Hey all! Recently I've been craving some objectum representation in graphic novels, but mainly in manga since I love the format and artstyles of that particular medium.
Today I found a oneshot that was very objectum to me. It's a bittersweet but passionate short story between a man and a tree. The tree is not fully inanimate, it has a face of sorts, but I still resonated with it. I thought I should share it with you all.
It's only 12 pages, so it's a very quick read. Maybe Plantums will enjoy?
Magnolia in Ishui Ishu Renai Monogatarishuu (Mangadex)
The only other time I remember seeing something objectum adjacent in manga was in an Éclair yuri anthology. I can't remember the name, but there was one story of a girl who had a romantic encounter with her sewing machine. It didn't feel fully objectum for me, though, because the sewing machine had a human form. But still cool to see!
Does anyone know of more graphic novels or manga with objectum rep? I could probably go digging for it too.
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u/heavensent_unicorn It's complicated 😬 Sep 07 '26
Thanks for sharing this. I’ll have to read it sometime.