Children of the Sea (Series, Title Not Specified)

About this book

After following Umi deep into the ocean, Ruka finds herself in an undersea cave where she hears a voice calling to her. She soon realizes it is the meteorite in her stomach, telling her the next step in her journey. The FINAL VOLUME of this majestic tale. -- VIZ Media

Censorship history

In 2025, "Children of the Sea" by Daisuke Igarashi was banned at the school level in the United States due to concerns over its content, categorized under "Other." The ban was part of a broader trend in various school districts across the country, where parents and local organizations raised objections during PTA meetings and school board votes. Specific details about the challengers or formal complaints leading to the ban have not been documented, but the decision reflects ongoing debates about the appropriateness of certain themes in children's literature.

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