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indigostar83's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
birdeynamnam's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
nmcannon's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
That Blue Sky Feeling’s happy BL vibes and soft art style drew me in, and I can’t say I’m disappointed! What a cute story! This review covers the whole manga.
Noshiro may be the new kid at his high school, but he’s had no trouble making friends. The lonely one is Sanada, who has been lurking in the corner growing mushrooms since middle school. Curious, Noshiro proclaims that he and Sanada will become besties. What follows is a soft, adorable manga about a young man questioning his identity and relationships after meeting his first queer person.
As someone who was once in Noshiro’s shoes, That Blue Sky Feeling is a highly relatable manga. With the round lines and abundance of circles, the art style is as wholesome as a hug. The plot is low-stakes, and the slice-of-life themes center friendship and being kind to those who are different. While I was frustrated that Noshiro backslid in his feminism during the second volume, I found his struggles very realistic. It takes time and effort to unlearn heteronormativity. The most surprising thing was that Sanada’s ex-boyfriend is an adult man. That relationship is a hard sell in the USA, with our rising neo-puritanism and Christian fundamentalism, but that’s on us, not Okura-san. I wasn’t squicked out. The older man acted more like a mentor than a boyfriend. Also fat characters! Fat characters who aren’t told to lose weight! Fat characters who are described as attractive! YESSSSSSS.
At three volumes, That Blue Sky Feeling is a quick, feel-good story about Noshiro coming into his own. Treat yourself to it!
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
linluvsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
notblue's review against another edition
4.0
This is truly an enjoyable manga but -1 star for the 26 year old boyfriend. Like if he were like... 18-19 it would be better. I hope he shows up less in future volumes.
4/5
4/5
thebookishunicorn's review against another edition
4.0
This was so freaking adorable!! I love Sanada and Noshiro, their budding friendship is so great and I cannot wait to see them grow closer in the next volume!
dynamicdylan's review against another edition
5.0
This volume was so good. It's essentially about two boys growing up. One is out, but not proud, Sanada. He is dealing with Homophobia and bullying from various students at school. He is having trouble being himself. One day a boy named Noshiro approaches him wanting to be his friend. Sanada comes out to him, and a friendship between them begins.
I love how this manga discusses friendship and coming out in such a real way. This manga reminds me of a different title of a similar story called My Brother's Husband by Gengoroh Tagame. Both have similar themes of homophobia, acceptance, and love. I highly recommend this title if you like LGBT+ manga.
Thanks to Bizarre Individual for doing this buddy read with me!
I love how this manga discusses friendship and coming out in such a real way. This manga reminds me of a different title of a similar story called My Brother's Husband by Gengoroh Tagame. Both have similar themes of homophobia, acceptance, and love. I highly recommend this title if you like LGBT+ manga.
Thanks to Bizarre Individual for doing this buddy read with me!
coffeedragon's review against another edition
5.0
I found out about this book through Edelweiss (and was able to get a free e-copy) and I LOVED IT. It's a very cute read about Noshiro, a new transfer student, who wants to be friends with Sanada, the rumored gay kid at school. I just really liked how different this book is compared to your typical BL title. I felt like one of its main focuses was to show us that being gay doesn't make you any different from anyone else. It steered clear of using tropes and I like how there's actual development! Noshiro is such a cutie and the natural way he's starting to fall for Sanada!! I seriously can't wait for the next volume