Comments of Kaze To Ki No Uta

This series, drawn by the dean of Seika University (of the Arts), the only university that offers a degree in manga, was a pioneering work in the BL genre and is coined as the beginning itself for the homoerotic movement of girl's comics in Japan. This read is very old, very languid, and very thoughtful. Although it is true that this series is too old to really ever pop up in BL conversation these days, I would be remiss to not include it as an essential, in due right of a mere glance, if only that can be spared.

The story explores the powerful archetypal "alluring male (prostitute)" figure and the "once straight, but then corrupted" male companion. The relationship between the two breeds a dark and anything-but-rosy foundation tale for the stereotypes of the homosexual relation - these character, plotting, and ethical designs haunt BL even into the modern day manga. This series is not something to be finished in one sit down, and perhaps not even in two or three. Contemplating the nuance of the story relative to its rather taboo status during publication is essential. Read this slowly and consciously. And then, to those who enjoyed it, I would suggest J no Subete by Nakamura Asumiko as a follow up read. It is equally a gritty and stylized, but a bit more modern.

Wish they made a series instead of a movie

This manga is a piece of art.

Watched the anime movie. Made me cry. Great story.

17 Volumes (Complete)
[Baka-Updates] Serge Battour is the son of a French viscount and a Romani prostitute, and despite his kind nature and academic talent, is shunned by his family and his peers due to the color of his skin. He begins to attend Lacombrade Academy, his father's alma mater, in the hopes that there he will find a place to belong.
Gilbert Cocteau is, like Serge, the orphaned son of a wealthy family, and is infamous at Lacombrade for his beautiful and delicate appearance, lack of dedication to schoolwork, and habit of prostituting himself to other students. He has no intention to connect with any of his classmates, instead devoting himself to his uncle Auguste.
Due to a shortage of living space, Serge and Gilbert become roommates even though Gilbert's antisocial nature has in the past made it impossible for him to room with anybody. Serge, being sociable and idealistic, is determined to be friends with Gilbert; Gilbert is only interested in either being able to manipulate Serge or push him away entirely. To the surprise of both of the boys, however, the two eventually form a deep, albeit generally dismal, bond that leads to a romantic connection.

might read someday. The first ever Yaoi manga!!

Just no. Antique style, I can't stand it.

This series, drawn by the dean of Seika University (of the Arts), the only university that offers a degree in manga, was a pioneering work in the BL genre and is coined as the beginning itself for the homoerotic movement of girl's comics in Japan. This read is very old, very languid, and very thoughtful. Although it is true that this series is too old to really ever pop up in BL conversation these days, I would be remiss to not include it as an essential, in due right of a mere glance, if only that can be spared.

The story explores the powerful archetypal "alluring male (prostitute)" figure and the "once straight, but then corrupted" male companion. The relationship between the two breeds a dark and anything-but-rosy foundation tale for the stereotypes of the homosexual relation - these character, plotting, and ethical designs haunt BL even into the modern day manga. This series is not something to be finished in one sit down, and perhaps not even in two or three. Contemplating the nuance of the story relative to its rather taboo status during publication is essential. Read this slowly and consciously. And then, to those who enjoyed it, I would suggest J no Subete by Nakamura Asumiko as a follow up read. It is equally a gritty and stylized, but a bit more modern.

liked it a lot!

One of my favorites, it has absolutely everything,

apparently it was serialized during 1976-1984. wow!

Apparently it's the BL manga that started it all

Read this long ago. Love it. Glad its getting updated again.

generally i am all for an education on the enduring clout of classics. but just as i sometimes have to put down the occasional joyce, dickens, or dostoevsky, i simply don't have the energy to delve into this dense, inaccessible work. its time has passed, for better or worse.

First yaoi ever

If you’re reading this the.
n your parents will die in 5 years. To undo this curse you have to paste this comment on 5 more Manga. I’m so sorry please forgive me. I didn’t want to risk