Shuichi, a boy who wants to be a girl, and Yoshino, a girl who wants to be a boy, become friends in junior high school, where they tackle problems such as gender identity, love, social acceptance, and puberty.
Shimura Takako Bücher
Takako Shimura ist eine Manga-Künstlerin, die vor allem für ihre Werke bekannt ist, die sich mit LGBT-Themen befassen, mit einem besonderen Schwerpunkt auf lesbischen und transsexuellen Erfahrungen. Ihre Erzählungen fangen die Nuancen des Erwachsenwerdens und zwischenmenschlicher Beziehungen behutsam ein und tauchen oft tief in das Innenleben der Charaktere ein. Shimura nähert sich komplexen emotionalen Landschaften und der Suche nach Identität mit bemerkenswerter Sensibilität und Empathie. Ihr unverwechselbarer Stil und ihre nachdenkliche Auseinandersetzung mit sensiblen Themen etablieren sie als eine bedeutende Stimme in der zeitgenössischen Manga-Szene.
FROM THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED CREATOR OF SWEET BLUE FLOWERS AND WANDERING SON.
Even Though We're Adults Vol. 4
- 160 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
FROM THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED CREATOR OF SWEET BLUE FLOWERS AND WANDERING SON. Ever since Ayano and Akari became neighbors, the two women have tried to put aside their romantic feelings for each other. But their attempts at playing it cool might have been a little too successful, as now Akari is becoming friends with Ayano’s husband and his family! As they spend more time together, Akari realizes that she can’t think of Ayano as just a friend, and Ayano is forced to think about her future.
FROM THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED CREATOR OF SWEET BLUE FLOWERS AND WANDERING SON.
"The fifth grade. The threshold to puberty, and the beginning of the end of childhood innocence. Shuichi Nitori and his new friend Yoshino Takatsuki have happy homes, loving families, and are well-liked by their classmates. But they share a secret that further complicates a time of life that is awkward for anyone: Shuichi is a boy who wants to be a girl, and Yoshino is a girl who wants to be a boy"--Publisher's web site
Even Though We're Adults Vol. 3
- 180 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
Akari decides that it is time for a change, so she goes back to being a hairdresser and moves into a new place. However, her plans to start anew backfire as working at the salon means working with her ex. Also, upon moving to her new place, she discovers that she’s now neighbors with Ayano! Can the two women live side-by-side without crossing any boundaries, or will their mutual attraction draw them even closer to one another?
Even Though We're Adults Vol. 2
- 180 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
Ayano has told her husband that she has feelings for another woman. Now her marriage is on the rocks, but Ayano just can’t stop thinking about Akari. Can the two women figure out their feelings for each other?
A genre-defining saga of love and friendship between girls.
Even Though We're Adults Vol. 1
- 180 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
From the critically acclaimed creator of Wandering Son and Sweet Blue Flowers, a heart-tugging manga about two busy women who think they've figured out the whole adulting thing...until they fall in love with each other. Ayano, an elementary school teacher in her thirties, stops by a bar one day and meets another woman named Akari. Sparks fly as the two chat, and before the night is over, Ayano even goes in for a kiss. Akari is intrigued but confused...especially when she discovers that Ayano has a husband! Both Ayano and Akari are about to find out that love doesn’t get any easier, even as you grow older.
Sweet Blue Flowers, Vol. 4
- 370 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
A genre-defining saga of love and friendship between girls.