83 horses… 3
84 horses… 15
85 horses… 27
86 horses… 35
87 horses… 43
88 horses… 53
89 horses… 61
90 horses… 71
91 horses… 79
92 horses… 90
93 horses… 101
94 horses… 109

Horse Stories: Hilarious Delusions and Unexpected History
What opens the door to volume 8 is Arakawa's delightful tale of illusion.
The author makes readers laugh from the first chapter by telling an anecdote about confusing the famous Japanese actor Shun Oguri with the famous racehorse 'Cap Oguri'.
Starting with this, it traces the origins and pioneering history of the Dosanko, a native horse breed representing Hokkaido, and introduces the various aspects of horses as economic animals in an interesting way, such as how racehorses were converted into meat horses.
The composition that does not miss out on solid information and current events even amidst laughter shows the unique style of 『People's Nobles』.

Avian Flu and Quarantine: "A single outbreak of avian flu can cost poultry farmers everything!"
Volume 8 also depicts the story of avian influenza, a real disaster that threatens the daily lives of farmers.
Accurate information is essential, such as the fact that although birds can be infected with the virus, there have been no cases of direct human-to-human transmission, and that eating eggs or meat from birds infected with avian influenza does not cause infection.
Arakawa's signature light-hearted style addresses the weighty issues of livestock farming, hygiene, and infectious disease response.
Nevertheless, the author emphasizes the statement, “A single outbreak of avian influenza can cost poultry farmers everything!” and addresses the real shock and crisis this situation poses to farmers with no small amount of caution.

Codename OSO18: “A bear has appeared!”
Aren't bear sightings in Hokkaido a story of the past pioneering era? Incredibly, between 2018 and 2022, over 60 cows were attacked by brown bears, codenamed "OSO18."
The severity of the damage can be guessed when we consider that during the heyday of Arakawa Farm, they raised 60 cows.
The author naturally connects this episode with the story of the hunters of harmful animals, providing a lot of laughter, but this bear episode proves once again that 『The Nobles of the People』 is not just a rural comic that is merely entertaining, but a work that genuinely depicts the realities and crises of agriculture.

Halloween Stories: The Season of Pumpkin Polishing
Halloween is no longer just a Western custom.
In neighboring Japan, Halloween events also appear to have become an important source of income for farmers.
The author covers the differences between ornamental and edible pumpkins, the popularity of each variety, and even changes in packaging methods.
The fact that the commercialization of Halloween is intertwined with local agricultural production highlights how seasonal events influence not only urban consumer culture but also farmers' crop choices and profit structures.
Agricultural products also follow trends with the times, and the fact that farmers must be sensitive to and adapt to these trends is a good example of the unique sense of balance between humor and information in "The Noble People."

2 Nights and 3 Days in Tokachi: On the Scene
The highlight of Volume 8 is the "2-night, 3-day Hokkaido Tokachi reporting trip" that Hiromu Arakawa, editor Ishii, and the editor-in-chief of the serial publication, Bimonthly Wings, went on together.
This three-person reporting team visits Tokachi, the manga's setting and the author's hometown, for the first time in 15 years since the series began, to explore the actual locations of the material they have covered so far.
You can also experience the changes and history of Hokkaido's agriculture vividly by visiting the Agricultural High School, the Obihiro Centennial Memorial Hall, the Traditional Agriculture Preservation Museum, and agricultural supplies stores.
At the end, the king of eccentricities in 『The People's Nobles』, Arakawa's father, appears.
He gives his manga a documentary-like realism by seriously discussing Tokachi's climate change, mechanized work environment, and disappearing customs.
This reporting trip shows how the author's perspective intersects with current agriculture, and is a meaningful passage that further expands the worldview of "The Nobles of the People."

Includes a special magnetic sticker exclusive to the Korean version!
Thanks to these realistic farm stories and vivid episodes, the series has been so well-received in Japan that it has sold over 4.1 million copies. Reflecting this, the television animation series, which began airing in 2023, has also been steadily gaining popularity and has been confirmed for a third season.
Unlike Japan, where there was a separate limited edition of the "People's Nobility" anime Blu-ray included, the Korean version of Volume 8 includes a "People's Nobility Magnet Sticker" as a first edition-only bonus for all readers.
This special composition, available only in the first edition, allows you to enjoy the fun of comics in real life.

The latest volume proving the evolution of 'agricultural fiction comics'
Volume 8 of "The Aristocrats of the People," which exquisitely blends laughter, information, and the vividness of the scene, goes beyond the framework of a comic set in rural daily life to humorously yet deeply depict the landscape where agriculture, society, nature, and humans intertwine, expanding the appeal of the genre called "agricultural fiction comics."
From the delightful episodes that blossom from the daily lives of farmers to the realistic crises that shake up the lives of farmers, and even the author's own travels to his hometown to report on the story, this volume is deeply imbued with the perspective and voice of Hiromu Arakawa.
Throughout its long run, the "People's Nobles" series has conveyed the unwavering value of agriculture and the cheerful resilience of farmers despite the changing times.
Volume 8 of 『The Noble People』, which makes us realize that, as the author says, “humans are ultimately a part of nature.”
This work will make everyone living in the modern era think again about the importance of agriculture, nature, and everyday life.
Come experience the farm life of laughter, empathy, and learning right now.

“It’s a feeling of ‘I’m lucky to be alive and not dying to Mother Nature.’”