Sanpei is a young carefree boy that lives alone with his grandfather deep in the mountains.
One day, when Sanpei takes a nap whilst floating down the river on a makeshift raft, he is mistaken for a Kappa and gets pulled underwater by a group of 'fellow' Kappa that are worried about him being spotted by humans, before whisking Sanpei away to the underwater Kingdom of the Kappa.
Upon arrival, Sanpei is soon discovered to actually be a human and is immediately is sentenced to execution.
Realizing the situation he's in, Sanpei somehow manages to convince the Kappa elders that Human civilization is much more advanced and that they could learn a great deal from the humans should they allow him to live. Unable to trust Sanpei completely, the Kappa Elder removes Sanpei's bellybutton (as this is where they believe his soul to be located) as a guarantee before sending him back to the Human world, escorted by a young Kappa "exchange student" that strikes a frightening resemblance to Sanpei.
Kappa no Sanpei has finished publishing and it has 5 Chapters. It is also Known as: 河童の三平(全), Kappa no Sanpei - Complete Edition, Kappa no Sanpei - Zen
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Top Manga Like Kappa no Sanpei [2026 List]
- 1. Tensui
1. Tensui
Tensui is a Japanese-styled fantasy.
Once upon a time, a little girl in ancient Japan met a Kappa. After that she seems to have her eyes opened and encountered many mythological creatures in her daily adventures. It's just like Alice in Wonderland in Japanese mythology.
Tensui has finished publishing and it has 30 Chapters. It is also Known as: 天水, Tensui Kanzenban
