The Tatami Galaxy

by Tomihiko Morimi · 2022

When a disillusioned junior at Kyoto University decides to quit school, he finds himself caught in a bizarre loop of four alternate college lives. Each reality rewinds to the moment he and his only friend, the mischievous Ozu, plot a fireworks revenge against the tyrannical film‑club president. A chance encounter with a self‑styled god forces him to confront the paths he could have taken—whether chasing the charismatic sophomore Akashi he secretly admires, diving deeper into reckless rebellion, or finally breaking free from his own inertia. Through witty, fast‑paced narration, Tomihiko Morimi explores how a single choice can echo across countless possibilities, inviting readers to wonder which version of ourselves we’ll ultimately become.