#sumako kari

[atsu-i]

[allthefujoshiunite]

Hi, I'm the anon that asked your twitter BL challenge...thanks so much for the link....🤩

Can I ask for BL recs if my favorite BLs (until now) are : "Complex" by Ringo Manda, "Kieta Hatsukoi" by Wataru Hinekure, "Therapy Game" by Meguru Hinohara, "Here U Are" by Djun, "Blanc" by Asumiko Nakamura and "Harukaze no Etranger" by Kanna Kil?

Sorry if it seems weird, I try to pick a certain topic but I became confused myself as what should I pick (enemies to lovers, childhood friend, etc)......Also I'm sorry if my fav are not so diverse yet....And thanks again for your BL reviews, it helps me a lot for a newcomer like me....

Welcome back ~ It warms my heart to hear that my reviews are of help ^^ I haven't read some of the series you mentioned, but from the ones I did you seem to enjoy softer BL's that are plot and/or character-driven. I'll add links to my reviews if I have written on them, and apologize beforehand that I rarely buy singular volumes of BL so most of the titles will be from Futekiya (a monthly subscription service that releases BL only, the first chapters of the series in their library are free to read). Let's go!

Here and There and Us (Thanat) and Blue Sky Complex (Ichikawa Kei): Opposites-attract, high school friends who continue to date after graduation, long distance relationship for a while. I haven't read Blanc, have only seen Doukyusei but trope-wise, they sound similar! Both are exceptional works so I think they might be a good fit for you as well.

The Trees in Spring (Nakaoka Naka) and Setagaya Synchronicity (Hongo Chika): Both focus on soul/identity searching, coming to terms with the self. I've written on The Trees in Spring before but can vouch for both.

Some more favorites:

Twilight Out of Focus (Jyanome): To read // Review

All That Pierces the Heart (Sumako Kari): To read

Paint Love and the Colors Will Bloom (Shota Kon): To read

Living With Him (Toworu Miyata): To read

I'll Make You Cry (Nozomu Hiiragi): To read // Very brief review

Lullaby of the Dawn (Ichika Yuno): To read (also on Futekiya)

I linked Bookwalker pages but ShuCream and Kodansha have many other platform options so you can go to the publisher's webpage to find a website/means to buy that fits you. Futekiya titles are only in their library, although recently Seven Seas recently announced that they are going to re-release some of Suzumaru Minta's works both in print and in digital since Futekiya is digital-only. If you have any other questions, you can message me any time and let me know what you thought of them if you get to read any of them! Have a nice day.

[devilsrains]

eroica 35th anniversary book

by shuzo oshimi, kari sumako, kawaguchi kaiji & kawamura eri

[hatsumishinogu]

Yayakoshii Mikantachi Vol.2

[yokoishuko]

『あした死ぬには、』完結記念配信！よしながふみ×雁須磨子ロング対談配信

雁須磨子さん『あした死ぬには、』４巻の発売を記念して２巻に収録されたよしながふみさんとの対談「わたしたちのきのう・きょう・あした」が太田出版のウェブマガジン　OHTA BOOKSTANDにて配信されています。

https://ohtabookstand.com/2022/10/ashitashinuniha-taidan-1/

[mangacoverdesign]

⌈Ashita Shinu ni wa,⌋ 2 by Kari Sumako

[ljaesch]

futekiya Licenses Boys' Love Titles from TAIYOHTOSHO

futekiya Licenses Boys’ Love Titles from TAIYOHTOSHO

futekiya, the online Boys’ Love (BL) manga subscription service, is pleased to announce the license acquisition of the following BL titles* from TAIYOHTOSHO: Muneni Togesasu Kotobakari by Sumako Kari Akira Hinatsu resents his father. So much so that after graduating high school, he runs away from his home in the countryside to the big city of Tokyo. But as fate would have it, Akira has to go back…

[recentanimenews]

CULTURE GATE to JAPAN Features Artwork From Noted Japanese Artists In Airport Terminals Across Japan

  In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic in Japan, the Agency for Cultural Affairs has decided to launch a novel long-term art exhibition based on the concept of "roads" and "life" interconnecting culture and nature throughout Japan.

    The exhibition titled CULTURE GATE to JAPAN will be held at seven airports across Japan as well as the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal, with the first region in focus being the Kansai region and the event's first location in Narita Airport, spefically Terminal 1 on the second floor atrium where the artwork of eight artists local and native to the region will be showcased and demonstrate the theme of LIFE. The event will span other airport terminals with different themes throughout the year.

    Notable artists featured include manga authors Daisuke Igarashi (featured above), Sumako Kari, Machiko Satonaka, Yuki Sekine, Yuki Urushibara, Yoshihiro Yamada, Yoshikazu Yasuhiko and Yuichi Yokoyama. All have contributed unique and one of kind pieces to the exhibition showcasing unique aspects of the Kansai region that many may not be fully aware of at first glance.

  The exhihibition also includes a virtual component that will allow those that cannot attend personally a glimpse into this one of a kind exhibition on the official website and will be updated with additional artists and venues throughout the year. .

  SOURCE: Culture Gate to Japan Official Site (EN)

  By: Humberto Saabedra

[animefagos]

Anunciados los títulos nominados para los Premios Manga Taishō 2020

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Anunciados los títulos nominados para los Premios Manga Taishō 2020

El comité ejecutivo de la decimotercera edición de los Premios Manga Taishō ha anunciado las 12 obras nominadas de este año: Ashita Shinu ni wa, de Sumako Kari Ikoku Nikki, de Tomoko Yamashita Skip to Loafer, de Misaki Takamatsu SPY×FAMILY, de Tatsuya Endō Chainsaw Man, de FUJIMOTO Nami yo Kiite Kure, de Hiroaki Samura The Blue…

[atsu-i]

[hatsumishinogu]

Usotsuki Akuma the second volume (end)

[yokoishuko]

https://artsandculture.google.com/story/4wWRu_41tPdkKw

[mangacoverdesign]

⌈Watashi no Kirai na Otomodachi⌋ by Kari Sumako

[atsu-i]

[allthefujoshiunite]

Hi, Nora....How are you? Just want say, thanks so much for sharing your BL recs and reviews. I found a lot of my new fav because of you. Really love reading your beautiful writting about what you're reading.

You have post your favorite seme in BL, can I ask your top 5 (or top 3) favorite uke in BL? And why you love them?

Also can I ask your favorite female characters in BL manga/manhwa?

Sorry for asking too much and I know I've already sending you an ask some time ago, I hope it's okay (if it's from the same person)....

Hope you have a nice day....

Hiiii ~ I'm good, how are you? Reading your message really warmed my heart :3 I know I'm like a broken record, but hearing people enjoy the stuff I put effort writing in makes me feel ecstatic. Take these hearts!!

Very good questions, and I had a hard time picking uke characters because I love them so much??? Interestingly, when I first started reading BL I found myself gravitating towards the seme but in recent years I like uke characters more. Tropes and trends surely change in years so it's possible that more artists started writing the type of characteristics that I love. Anyways, enough rambling and onto the recommendations!

If I had to find one characteristic that I ADORE in an uke, that would be emotional maturity. They may not be experienced romantic relationship-wise or confused/mislead depending on the situation but I love it when they are honest to themselves and their love interest/partner. Here are some recent or all-time favorites that fit this bill:

An Extremely Haphazard and Weak-willed Kiss - Koshino (desperately need that 2nd vol!!)

Tsubame's Happiness - Arima Arashi

The Farthest Love in the World - Asou Mitsuaki

His Little Amber - Natsume Kazuki

All That Pierces The Heart - Kari Sumako (I admit Akira is not that emotionally mature but my heart just felt his pain! Please give this one a read if you haven't.)

The New Recruit - Moscareto & ZEC

Honorable mentions would be Semantic Error, FANGS, Birds of Shangri-la, The Insatiable Man, Between the Stars, Like the Beast, Golden Sparkle, I'll Make You Cry.

As you can see... my brain fried up trying to limit the characters I love to a list! Not possible.

As for female characters in BL!

As you know, they aren't as prominent in BL for whatever reason, so it wasn't too hard to limit myself (sadly). I like that they increasingly become a part of the narrative, as a character themselves and not just for jealousy reasons! Here are my top 3:

The Insatiable Man: Jiho has two older sisters, and while at first one of them is not as likable as the other, both serve very important roles in the narrative and Jiho's journey, including their mother. I'll wither away if we don't get the 3rd season anytime soon.

Who Can Define Popularity?: There are two female characters in this story that I especially like, one of them is the friends with the main couple, and the other is the sister of the main character Siwon. This completed manhwa is a MUST READ because it's fun, it's emotional and full of goodness.

Love For Sale: I know I know, you're SO tired of me bringing up this series everytime I get an ask but what's a girl to do???? It's just THAT good! I actually adore the uke in this as well but I held back, so cut me some slack for mentioning it here. The main character Namwoo has an older sister, Eunjung. I like her not only because she's her own character, interesting and have lots to offer, her and her brother's relationship is extremely similar to what we have with my older brother. And because of that similarity, reading about their relationship was super emotional for me.

Honorable mention: They aren't exactly in the center but Traces of the Sun has two side characters that are a joy to see when they make a cameo.

Aaaand that's a wrap! I'm sorry I rambled for too long :'D You can send me an ask whenever you want, I don't mind. It was really fun to put together and I might rewrite it as a Top 5 post on my blog as well, so thank you for the idea! Hope you have a good day and enjoyed reading another list of mine.

[hatsumishinogu]

Usotsuki Akuma the first volume