Mater Yakumo eventually accepts him as an apprentice and gives him a name Yotaro-fool. After that, it became his greatest desire to be able to learn this art from master Yakumo himself. During his Prison days, he was fortunate enough to witness the unforgettable performance by one of the most famous masters of Rakugo art, Yakumo Yurakutei VIII. However, this ambition didn’t just awaken by itself. Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo ShinjuĪ young crook man has no name to call upon, but he knows well what he wants to do after he gets released from the prison- that is to train in the art of Rakugo, a productive form of Japanese storytelling. But in this manga, the “antagonist” felt like an actual human being with their struggles and character development.Ģ7. Usually, in shoujo or josei manga/manhwas, the antagonist of the story comes off as very unreal, super-villainy, and straight-up psychopathic to drive the story along. This manga won the 27th Kodansha manga Award for shoujo in 2003. In the end, she decides to keep him as her pet in exchange for a home to stay and food to live. She takes him in since he looks like a puppy she had called Momo. However, when she finds an unconscious young man lying in a box out the front of her home. Feeling angry, she returns home depressed, and most of all, lonely. Even with her social success, she couldn’t stop her boyfriend from dumping her even after five years of relationship with a less educated woman. A career woman in a society that does not appreciate successful women. Lwaya Sumire is a highly-educated, well respected, and young journalist at a major newspaper. With the retro art style, Kodama Yuki will take you on an adventure with his wonderful story. They may not be original, but they are unique.
This highly rated slice of life manga will make you relate to the characters. Sakamichi no Apollon has won the 57th Shogakukan Manga Award for General Manga. With this new development, Karou finds himself liking the new town for the first time. To everyone’s surprise, the trio manages to find a common interest in music. Sentaro is a notorious delinquent who’s gained the title of a ‘bad boy’ by getting into fights. After the initial friendship, he even becomes close to Kawabuchi Sentaro. To start with, he started to become friends with Mukae Ritsuko, the class president. However, things became slightly different once he moved to Kyushu.
He didn’t mind it, though, as he would have to bear the loneliness till the next time he shifted. Because of his intellectual nature, wealthy background, and constant shifts, he could never make friends easily. But, no matter how many times he repeats it, he always ends up being a social outcast.
Needless to say, the ‘first day of school’ was routine for him. Nishimi Kaoru finds himself constantly shifting from one city to another due to his father’s job. The communication between characters is like no other. Themes of loneliness and infidelity are present throughout. From the acclaimed Takako Shimura, this is a manga that depicts the realities of being closeted as a gay person. This story of tangled secrets, relationships, and feelings will grab your attention in no time. The confusion further intensifies when she discovers that Ayano is married! Now, as their lives intertwine, the two are about to realize that love does not get easier, no matter how old you get. Needless to say, Shuri is confused but intrigued by her boldness. By the end of the night, Ayano makes a move and kisses Shuri. There’s an instant connection between the two, and sparks fly while they chat. She bumps into a charismatic and attractive woman who turns out to be her old friend, Shuri. She has a good relationship with her students and her parents what more could she ask for? But, her life takes a turn one day when she visits her favorite bar. Ayano has a steady job as an elementary school teacher and is living a mostly comfortable life.