SINGAPORE - A new manga set in Singapore is winning over netizens with its authentic portrayal of local life and relatable narrative.

Titled Single x 35, the comic series centres on an unmarried 35-year-old male professional named Shun Li.

The debut chapter, which dropped on April 25 on singlex35manga.com and on Reddit, highlights everyday adult anxieties, showcasing the protagonist’s career stagnation and his fierce bidding war for a resale flat in the fictionalised neighbourhood of “Jalan Road, Bukit Hill”.

The online reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with over 3,600 upvotes and over 200 comments to date on Reddit. Readers applauded the inclusion of distinctly Singaporean sights, from accurate office attire to the “Stand-up Stacey” public transport campaigns on the MRT.

Even as the work is going viral online, its Singapore-based creator insists on keeping their identity under wraps.

Publishing under the pseudonym Nezumiro, the artist declined to disclose any personal details when The Straits Times reached out, including their real name, age, gender or nationality.

Describing themselves as “simply a regular office worker”, Nezumiro tells ST in an e-mail: “I chose to present the work under a pseudonym to keep a clear boundary between my personal life and the work itself.