Even a brief description (e.g., "a detective who runs an art gallery as a front for solving crimes") would help me identify the exact work.
There is a subgenre of "Outlaw Manga" or "Hidden Archives" often discussed by specialized collectors. These works frequently deal with crime records, gritty noir themes, and "offices" involved in the underworld. Even a brief description (e
The name "Shoichi" is common, and titles involving "Crime Records" or "Arts Office" often appear in the gritty gekiga (mature manga) genre. For example, Ryoichi Ikegami is famous for crime dramas like Crying Freeman and Sanctuary . If you meant a specific artist known for "Arts Office" style work, it might be an obscure title from an artist like Boichi or Kazuo Koike . The name "Shoichi" is common, and titles involving
For instance, are you thinking of Shoichi Kanayama (a real name) or perhaps Kenjiro Kanatani ? For instance, are you thinking of Shoichi Kanayama
If it's a manga, do you have a link to the cover art or a specific publisher (like VIZ, Kodansha, or an indie label)?