Haruki Murakami is renowned for stories that blur the lines between fiction and reality, focusing on concepts such as fatalism, and "Sputnik, My Love" is no exception. His novels are imbued with Japanese minimalism, evident in detailed descriptions not only of settings and characters but also in their actions, reflections, and personal growth.
"In 'Sputnik,' the disappearance of Sumire and a series of strange events throughout her life are narrated, alongside the appearance of Myu, a businesswoman whom she falls in love with. The story is composed of countless details that allowed the development of graphics speaking of minimalism, nostalgia, and duality.
The aesthetic concept is minimalist and speaks to the duality addressed throughout the story. Through geometric shapes, the concepts of distance and closeness are represented. For Sumire, Myu is the embodiment of the Sputnik satellite, too distant to reach. The illustration refers to the two versions of Myu, one with black hair and the other with white hair."
