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The first manga I read after a long time that once again reminded me why I started all those years ago. The art is the best and most appropriate to the setting I have seen yet. Kii Kanna perfectly captures both grief, the pain of separation, the innocence of young love, the seaside air, and the multiple character dynamics. Never have I seen a sex scene portrayed so tenderly as in this.
I can say with confidence, 10/10. The best manga I have ever read.
The much-longer sequel to Umibe no etranger, and just as lovely. They go to visit Shun's family in Hokkaido.
The gradual way the parents came to accept their relationship was most moving, as was the portrayal of the bitter sweetness of family life. It handles delicate topics wonderfully well, and depicts with considerable accuracy the easy joy of growing old with one's lover.
10/10.
One of my all-time favorites, I remember reading this in one sitting on a windy spring day.
A simple, realistic story about two highschool friends who love movies and go on a trip to places that movies were filmed.
The art is very utilitarian, no unnecessary details, yet the simplicity captures a truly beautiful portrayal of both the physical and the emotional.
A continuation of the first manga. A short and sweet side story.
The sequel to Kimi wa natsu no naka, this story takes place when both characters are in university and take steps to further their relationship.
A very lighthearted yet moving sequel. I might even rate it higher than the original if the prequel hadn't laid the groundwork for this relationship.
Oneshot, angst, fated parting...
A story about a boy whose childhood friend is a god.
He has been fated to be the beholder, or the one who the god grows closest too, who is their companion during their human lifetime.
A god must vanish upon their eighteenth birthday. Having long since harbored feelings that exceeded the term 'friendship', the boy confesses to his friend.
This one made me cry.
They are very gentle with each other. The artstyle, too, is very warm and loving.
A story about the relationship of the main couple, Pochi and Tama. Dealing with the realities of living together, feelings of insecurity as to how much one contributes to a relationship, it was a most enjoyable read.
The main reason I love this manga is due to how much Hara-san adores Kamisawa; how much he trusts him.
What solidified this work's depiction of a healthy relationship for me was when it appeared they were about to break up, and Hara-san admits he had no intention of letting Kamisawa go, UNLESS he decided to hate him from the bottom of his heart.
None of that toxic "I'll be with you even if you hate me and want me to be away". Hara-san really respects his partners agency.
A boy who can hear thoughts, and his best friend, who is in love with him.
Very realistic, healthy depiction of a crush, a confession, and a fledging relationship. The sex scene, too, was realistic, both of them being virgins.
Overall a very humorous, interesting read.
I usually don't like mangas with 50+ chapters, and I wouldn't read them if there wasn't a good character development arc.
This mangs depicts the life of two high schoolers, one a delinquent, the other the class genius, when they find that they have switched bodies.
The dealing with trauma, the respect of boundaries, was very enjoyable.
Umibe no Etranger