Superb Dog-Day Cicada | Black & White Manga Front & Back Graphic Tee
Classic manga meets the soundtrack of summer. 🖤🎐
This premium front-and-back design features a subtle black-and-white manga-inspired Superb Dog-Day Cicada (Neotibicen superbus) emblem on the left chest, paired with a bold full-back monochrome manga illustration inspired by one of my favorite insect rescues.
The artwork is based on the real Superb Dog-Day Cicada from my video where I found him floating motionless in a swimming pool. After warming him in the sun, he came back to life, climbed onto my finger, and refused to let go—a reminder that sometimes a little kindness can make all the difference.
Rendered entirely in dramatic black-and-white ink with classic manga styling, this edition celebrates one of North America's most beautiful cicadas while giving it the look of a collectible manga cover. The small front chest graphic keeps things clean and understated, while the oversized back artwork makes a bold statement.
Here's what the Japanese text says:
- ドン！ — "DON!" (a dramatic manga sound effect, similar to "BAM!")
- 夏の主役、セミ！ — "The star of summer, the cicada!"
- 木々の歌い手♪ — "Singer of the trees ♪"
- スーパーセミ — "Super Cicada"
- 学名：Neotibicen superbus — "Scientific name: Neotibicen superbus"
Perfect for:
🖤 Manga & anime fans
🎐 Cicada lovers
🪲 Insect & bug enthusiasts
🌿 Nature lovers
📚 Science teachers, educators & naturalists
✨ Anyone who appreciates wearable wildlife art
Original artwork inspired by my own photography and wildlife videos.
Follow my insect adventures: @mrsmandivaughn
Every purchase directly supports my work. Since I don't currently earn income from creating my fun and educational insect content on social media, proceeds from this shirt help me pay down debt, expand my pollinator garden, purchase host plants for more caterpillar species, and continue creating the insect and spider content you love. Thank you for helping me inspire more people to appreciate the amazing little creatures that share our gardens! 🐛💚
More details
- 100% ring-spun cotton
- Heavyweight fabric (6.1 oz)
- Relaxed fit
EU GPSR Product Information:
- Manufacturer contact information
- Name: Mandi Made It | Original Insect, Anime & Coding Apparel
- Email: contact@support.mandimadeit.com
- Postal address: PO Box 5696 Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Additional information: This product is made for adults. 2 year warranty in EEA and UK, established by Directive 1999/44/EC.
Size & Fit
Quality Guarantee & Returns
- Quality is guaranteed. If there is a print error or visible quality issue, we'll replace or refund it.
- Because the products are made to order, we do not accept general returns or sizing-related returns.
Superb Dog-Day Cicada | Black & White Manga Front & Back Graphic Tee Size Guide
| Size label | Length | Width | Sleeve length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
S
|
26.62
|
18.25
|
16.25
|
|
M
|
28
|
20.25
|
17.75
|
|
L
|
29.37
|
22
|
19
|
|
XL
|
30.75
|
24
|
20 1/2
|
|
2XL
|
31.62
|
26
|
21.75
|
|
3XL
|
32 1/2
|
27.75
|
23.25
|
|
4XL
|
33 1/2
|
29.75
|
24.63
|
