Author: Masato Inoue
Publisher: TORICO
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Hanada was once popularly known as a skillful euphonium player in high school, but he unwillingly quit music completely to help running his parents company. In high school reunion, Hanada met again with the flashy Hashizaki, a now-Host who had been admiring him for a long time. Suddenly, Hashizaki offers to comfort Hanada with his mouth to the drunk Hanada?! Will his reunion with Hashizaki, bring the brightness from their youth days back? Or will Hanada fall deeper into his labyrinth of insecurity and regret instead? This Volume also Includes: Trumpet of MelancholyThe happy-go-lucky Kai is desperately inviting his fellow club member, Takara to perform a trumpet duet with him. At first, Takara, who does not like doing bothersome things, kept avoiding Kai. But when he finally started to tear down his heart wall, he accidentally heard about Kai's crush?
Canon of Youth (Yaoi / BL Manga)
Author: Masato Inoue
Publisher: TORICO
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Hanada was once popularly known as a skillful euphonium player in high school, but he unwillingly quit music completely to help running his parents company. In high school reunion, Hanada met again with the flashy Hashizaki, a now-Host who had been admiring him for a long time. Suddenly, Hashizaki offers to comfort Hanada with his mouth to the drunk Hanada?! Will his reunion with Hashizaki, bring the brightness from their youth days back? Or will Hanada fall deeper into his labyrinth of insecurity and regret instead? This Volume also Includes: Trumpet of MelancholyThe happy-go-lucky Kai is desperately inviting his fellow club member, Takara to perform a trumpet duet with him. At first, Takara, who does not like doing bothersome things, kept avoiding Kai. But when he finally started to tear down his heart wall, he accidentally heard about Kai's crush?
Publisher: TORICO
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Hanada was once popularly known as a skillful euphonium player in high school, but he unwillingly quit music completely to help running his parents company. In high school reunion, Hanada met again with the flashy Hashizaki, a now-Host who had been admiring him for a long time. Suddenly, Hashizaki offers to comfort Hanada with his mouth to the drunk Hanada?! Will his reunion with Hashizaki, bring the brightness from their youth days back? Or will Hanada fall deeper into his labyrinth of insecurity and regret instead? This Volume also Includes: Trumpet of MelancholyThe happy-go-lucky Kai is desperately inviting his fellow club member, Takara to perform a trumpet duet with him. At first, Takara, who does not like doing bothersome things, kept avoiding Kai. But when he finally started to tear down his heart wall, he accidentally heard about Kai's crush?
Japanese Boy-love Manga and the Global Fandom
Author: Yannan Li
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783838324487
Category : Erotic comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783838324487
Category : Erotic comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Boys Love Manga and Beyond
Author: Mark McLelland
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 1626743096
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 463
Book Description
Boys Love Manga and Beyond looks at a range of literary, artistic and other cultural products that celebrate the beauty of adolescent boys and young men. In Japan, depiction of the “beautiful boy” has long been a romantic and sexualized trope for both sexes and commands a high degree of cultural visibility today across a range of genres from pop music to animation. In recent decades, “Boys Love” (or simply BL) has emerged as a mainstream genre in manga, anime, and games for girls and young women. This genre was first developed in Japan in the early 1970s by a group of female artists who went on to establish themselves as major figures in Japan's manga industry. By the late 1970s many amateur women fans were getting involved in the BL phenomenon by creating and self-publishing homoerotic parodies of established male manga characters and popular media figures. The popularity of these fan-made products, sold and circulated at huge conventions, has led to an increase in the number of commercial titles available. Today, a wide range of products produced both by professionals and amateurs are brought together under the general rubric of “boys love,” and are rapidly gaining an audience throughout Asia and globally. This collection provides the first comprehensive overview in English of the BL phenomenon in Japan, its history and various subgenres and introduces translations of some key Japanese scholarship not otherwise available. Some chapters detail the historical and cultural contexts that helped BL emerge as a significant part of girls' culture in Japan. Others offer important case studies of BL production, consumption, and circulation and explain why BL has become a controversial topic in contemporary Japan.
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 1626743096
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 463
Book Description
Boys Love Manga and Beyond looks at a range of literary, artistic and other cultural products that celebrate the beauty of adolescent boys and young men. In Japan, depiction of the “beautiful boy” has long been a romantic and sexualized trope for both sexes and commands a high degree of cultural visibility today across a range of genres from pop music to animation. In recent decades, “Boys Love” (or simply BL) has emerged as a mainstream genre in manga, anime, and games for girls and young women. This genre was first developed in Japan in the early 1970s by a group of female artists who went on to establish themselves as major figures in Japan's manga industry. By the late 1970s many amateur women fans were getting involved in the BL phenomenon by creating and self-publishing homoerotic parodies of established male manga characters and popular media figures. The popularity of these fan-made products, sold and circulated at huge conventions, has led to an increase in the number of commercial titles available. Today, a wide range of products produced both by professionals and amateurs are brought together under the general rubric of “boys love,” and are rapidly gaining an audience throughout Asia and globally. This collection provides the first comprehensive overview in English of the BL phenomenon in Japan, its history and various subgenres and introduces translations of some key Japanese scholarship not otherwise available. Some chapters detail the historical and cultural contexts that helped BL emerge as a significant part of girls' culture in Japan. Others offer important case studies of BL production, consumption, and circulation and explain why BL has become a controversial topic in contemporary Japan.
Accidental Love (Yaoi / BL Manga)
Author: Masato Inoue
Publisher: TORICO
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
The high-schooler Fuji has a bad habit of taking other's attention too seriously. When he misunderstood his workplace manager's observing eyes as love, Fuji experienced lethal heartbreak that leads him to another misunderstanding. A random salaryman thought he's going to jump to the railway and deliberately pull him away! Since then, the two of them became acquaintances, but is Fuji's growing feeling toward the older guy is just another fruit of misunderstanding? This Volume includes: "Welcome to the Fetish Restaurant" The spin-off from "Accidental Love"! The chef from that popular pasta restaurant actually has the weirdest fetish ever--he becomes turned on just by seeing people eating his cooked dish."It's like someone is eating me!"One day, he couldn't resist touching himself while licking a hot customer used-fork.. but that customer suddenly went back and expose him!Instead of sue the chef, the young salaryman chooses to "torture" him by going along with the chef's fetish.. Will their relationship goes beyond "eating" each other?
Publisher: TORICO
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
The high-schooler Fuji has a bad habit of taking other's attention too seriously. When he misunderstood his workplace manager's observing eyes as love, Fuji experienced lethal heartbreak that leads him to another misunderstanding. A random salaryman thought he's going to jump to the railway and deliberately pull him away! Since then, the two of them became acquaintances, but is Fuji's growing feeling toward the older guy is just another fruit of misunderstanding? This Volume includes: "Welcome to the Fetish Restaurant" The spin-off from "Accidental Love"! The chef from that popular pasta restaurant actually has the weirdest fetish ever--he becomes turned on just by seeing people eating his cooked dish."It's like someone is eating me!"One day, he couldn't resist touching himself while licking a hot customer used-fork.. but that customer suddenly went back and expose him!Instead of sue the chef, the young salaryman chooses to "torture" him by going along with the chef's fetish.. Will their relationship goes beyond "eating" each other?
Stairway to Love (Yaoi / BL Manga)
Author: Sachi Murakami
Publisher: TORICO
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Azumi Sasakawa is a proud bottom that has a side job as gay bar bartender. Currently, he only has a casual relationship with Kashima, a handsome interior designer but his interest is actually a patron from neighbor design office, Tomoki Konno. Tomoki was always a bit anti-social and would not even take the same elevator with other customers, moreover, his weak posture invokes Azumi's "motherly" instinct. After an unexpected conversation with the little guy, Azumi assumes Tomoki is cold to him because he is homophobic. Until one night, he met with Tomoki again in Kashima's doorstep... What would happen between these three? "Stairway to Love" is another heartwarming mature "Boys Love" by the fluff goddess Sachi Murakami.
Publisher: TORICO
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Azumi Sasakawa is a proud bottom that has a side job as gay bar bartender. Currently, he only has a casual relationship with Kashima, a handsome interior designer but his interest is actually a patron from neighbor design office, Tomoki Konno. Tomoki was always a bit anti-social and would not even take the same elevator with other customers, moreover, his weak posture invokes Azumi's "motherly" instinct. After an unexpected conversation with the little guy, Azumi assumes Tomoki is cold to him because he is homophobic. Until one night, he met with Tomoki again in Kashima's doorstep... What would happen between these three? "Stairway to Love" is another heartwarming mature "Boys Love" by the fluff goddess Sachi Murakami.
My Lucky Star (Yaoi Manga)
Author: Natsume Katsura
Publisher: MediBang(global)
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
To support his werewolf family, Kiyoto Ogami joined an Idol audition despite the risk of being found out as a nonhuman. Surprisingly, he was then chosen as one of the members of a promising idol group, but the most popular member, Motoharu does not agree with Kiyoto's acceptance. Aside from his mission to earn money, Kiyoto also has an obligation to find a destined bride which was told by tradition to be the person that would attract Kiyoto with the sweetest scent ever. On one full moon night, Kiyoto suddenly feels more excited than usual. It is precisely when Motoharu comes back that the poor guy could no longer suppress his desire along with his supposed-to-be-hidden tails and ears... Is it just an infrequent anomaly? Or is it because Motoharu smells like... "My Lucky Star" is a funny and cute romantic journey of two idols from different species! If you are a fan of Celebrity BL, this is a must-read!
Publisher: MediBang(global)
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
To support his werewolf family, Kiyoto Ogami joined an Idol audition despite the risk of being found out as a nonhuman. Surprisingly, he was then chosen as one of the members of a promising idol group, but the most popular member, Motoharu does not agree with Kiyoto's acceptance. Aside from his mission to earn money, Kiyoto also has an obligation to find a destined bride which was told by tradition to be the person that would attract Kiyoto with the sweetest scent ever. On one full moon night, Kiyoto suddenly feels more excited than usual. It is precisely when Motoharu comes back that the poor guy could no longer suppress his desire along with his supposed-to-be-hidden tails and ears... Is it just an infrequent anomaly? Or is it because Motoharu smells like... "My Lucky Star" is a funny and cute romantic journey of two idols from different species! If you are a fan of Celebrity BL, this is a must-read!
I Wish You All the Best
Author: Mason Deaver
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338306138
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli, Mason Deaver's stunning debut will rip your heart out before showing you how to heal from tragedy and celebrate life in the process. "Heartfelt, romantic, and quietly groundbreaking. This book will save lives." -- Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens AgendaIt's just three words: I am nonbinary. But that's all it takes to change everything.When Ben De Backer comes out to their parents as nonbinary, they're thrown out of their house and forced to move in with their estranged older sister, Hannah, and her husband, Thomas, whom Ben has never even met. Struggling with an anxiety disorder compounded by their parents' rejection, they come out only to Hannah, Thomas, and their therapist and try to keep a low profile in a new school.But Ben's attempts to survive the last half of senior year unnoticed are thwarted when Nathan Allan, a funny and charismatic student, decides to take Ben under his wing. As Ben and Nathan's friendship grows, their feelings for each other begin to change, and what started as a disastrous turn of events looks like it might just be a chance to start a happier new life.At turns heartbreaking and joyous, I Wish You All the Best is both a celebration of life, friendship, and love, and a shining example of hope in the face of adversity.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338306138
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli, Mason Deaver's stunning debut will rip your heart out before showing you how to heal from tragedy and celebrate life in the process. "Heartfelt, romantic, and quietly groundbreaking. This book will save lives." -- Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens AgendaIt's just three words: I am nonbinary. But that's all it takes to change everything.When Ben De Backer comes out to their parents as nonbinary, they're thrown out of their house and forced to move in with their estranged older sister, Hannah, and her husband, Thomas, whom Ben has never even met. Struggling with an anxiety disorder compounded by their parents' rejection, they come out only to Hannah, Thomas, and their therapist and try to keep a low profile in a new school.But Ben's attempts to survive the last half of senior year unnoticed are thwarted when Nathan Allan, a funny and charismatic student, decides to take Ben under his wing. As Ben and Nathan's friendship grows, their feelings for each other begin to change, and what started as a disastrous turn of events looks like it might just be a chance to start a happier new life.At turns heartbreaking and joyous, I Wish You All the Best is both a celebration of life, friendship, and love, and a shining example of hope in the face of adversity.
Cases And Then Some (Yaoi / BL Manga)
Author: Chisa Otomi
Publisher: TORICO
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Keiji Nishiono, 36 years-old, owns a small private detective office that is in the brink of bankruptcy. The only employee he has is the beautiful and diligent, Takato Eisei, who is always taking care of the useless Keiji. One day, they receive a request from a gay man who has a trust issue with his partner. But to do that Keiji and Eisei have to infiltrate Shinjuku 2nd district as a gay couple! It was such a smooth job, but they have to end it by kissing each other?! Since then, in their small and narrow office, another feeling that crosses the working partner boundaries starts to bloom... "Cases and Then Some" is a pure romantic BL of two clumsy detectives that were beautifully told in 6 chapters!
Publisher: TORICO
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Keiji Nishiono, 36 years-old, owns a small private detective office that is in the brink of bankruptcy. The only employee he has is the beautiful and diligent, Takato Eisei, who is always taking care of the useless Keiji. One day, they receive a request from a gay man who has a trust issue with his partner. But to do that Keiji and Eisei have to infiltrate Shinjuku 2nd district as a gay couple! It was such a smooth job, but they have to end it by kissing each other?! Since then, in their small and narrow office, another feeling that crosses the working partner boundaries starts to bloom... "Cases and Then Some" is a pure romantic BL of two clumsy detectives that were beautifully told in 6 chapters!
Tokyo Geek's Guide
Author: Gianni Simone
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462919707
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Tokyo is ground zero for Japan's famous "geek" or otaku culture--a phenomenon that has now swept across the globe. This is the most comprehensive Japan travel guide ever produced which features Tokyo's geeky underworld. It provides a comprehensive run-down of each major Tokyo district where geeks congregate, shop, play and hang out--from hi-tech Akihabara and trendy Harajuku to newer and lesser-known haunts like chic Shimo-Kita and working-class Ikebukuro. Dozens of iconic shops, restaurants, cafes and clubs in each area are described in loving detail with precise directions to get to each location. Maps, URLs, opening hours and over 400 fascinating color photographs bring you around Tokyo on an unforgettable trip to the centers of Japanese manga, anime and geek culture. Interviews with local otaku experts and people on the street let you see the world from their perspective and provide insights into Tokyo and Japanese culture, which will only continue to spread around the globe. Japanese pop culture, in its myriad forms, is more widespread today than ever before--with J-Pop artists playing through speakers everywhere, Japanese manga filling every bookstore; anime cartoons on TV; and toys and video games, like Pokemon Go, played by tens of millions of people. Swarms of visitors come to Tokyo each year on a personal quest to soak in all the otaku-related sights and enjoy Japanese manga, anime, gaming and idol culture at its very source. This is the go-to resource for those planning a trip, or simply dreaming of visiting one day!
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462919707
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Tokyo is ground zero for Japan's famous "geek" or otaku culture--a phenomenon that has now swept across the globe. This is the most comprehensive Japan travel guide ever produced which features Tokyo's geeky underworld. It provides a comprehensive run-down of each major Tokyo district where geeks congregate, shop, play and hang out--from hi-tech Akihabara and trendy Harajuku to newer and lesser-known haunts like chic Shimo-Kita and working-class Ikebukuro. Dozens of iconic shops, restaurants, cafes and clubs in each area are described in loving detail with precise directions to get to each location. Maps, URLs, opening hours and over 400 fascinating color photographs bring you around Tokyo on an unforgettable trip to the centers of Japanese manga, anime and geek culture. Interviews with local otaku experts and people on the street let you see the world from their perspective and provide insights into Tokyo and Japanese culture, which will only continue to spread around the globe. Japanese pop culture, in its myriad forms, is more widespread today than ever before--with J-Pop artists playing through speakers everywhere, Japanese manga filling every bookstore; anime cartoons on TV; and toys and video games, like Pokemon Go, played by tens of millions of people. Swarms of visitors come to Tokyo each year on a personal quest to soak in all the otaku-related sights and enjoy Japanese manga, anime, gaming and idol culture at its very source. This is the go-to resource for those planning a trip, or simply dreaming of visiting one day!
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi (The Comic / Manhua) Vol. 2
Author: Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
After a brush with a renegade deity, Lan Wangji invites Wei Wuxian back to the Lan Clan of Gusu. But Lan Wangji seems different from the young man Wei Wuxian used to know. This Lan Wangji keeps a secret stash of alcohol, puts up with all manner of shenanigans, and even lets Wei Wuxian lie on top of him for an entire night! What happened to the Lan Zhan who fought with Wei Wuxian over a jug of wine and berated him for slacking off? Travel back to when Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji were mere youths, to the pair's very first encounter!
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
After a brush with a renegade deity, Lan Wangji invites Wei Wuxian back to the Lan Clan of Gusu. But Lan Wangji seems different from the young man Wei Wuxian used to know. This Lan Wangji keeps a secret stash of alcohol, puts up with all manner of shenanigans, and even lets Wei Wuxian lie on top of him for an entire night! What happened to the Lan Zhan who fought with Wei Wuxian over a jug of wine and berated him for slacking off? Travel back to when Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji were mere youths, to the pair's very first encounter!