Reviews

I Think Our Son Is Gay, Vol. 02 by Okura

marureviere's review against another edition

4.0

This is a wholesome, lighthearted manga created by a gay mangaka and narrated by the mother of a 16-year old closeted teen who's unaware that his intuitive mom already knows that he's gay.

It's quite heartwarming because she's so supportive and wants him to come to terms with his sexuality at his own pace. I also love how she's just waiting for him to be comfortable with himself first and doesn't hold it against him that he isn't ready to share his sexuality with her yet. She's also subtly yet constantly dropping hints that it's okay if he comes out to her and it just makes you wanna wish that more parents with lgbtqia+ children were like her.

The mangaka also mentioned that he came out to his family while creating this and that creating the manga gave him the confidence to do so. Ngl, I teared up a bit when I read that part.

In addition, this manga not only tackles homosexuality but also the issues of heteronormativity and homophobia. The chapters are also fairly short (most are only 3-5 pages long) and insightful, so it's easy to get into. I recommend.

hilja's review

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

jordanreads24's review

3.0

3.5 stars

bookrebl23's review

funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

booknerd_life's review

hopeful lighthearted

4.0

grimamethyst's review

funny hopeful fast-paced

4.0

saramarie08's review

4.0

Timiko’s mom continues her internal monologue, most likely addressing her husband, on ways she’s noticing Tomoko is probably gay but not ready to tell anyone yet. She and the younger son, Yuri, both have figured it out by now but try to support Tomoko so that one day he will be comfortable. Yuri is kinda grumpy and finds the most interesting ways to support his older brother. Mom tries to support Tomoko through his first crush, and often realizes too late that she may have said something to put Tomoko in an awkward position, but she quickly back-pedals and offers way for Tomoko to save face. She accidentally suggests Tomoko ask his crush to spend the night, but realizes and quickly corrects that the thought of being alone that long would make Tomoko uncomfortable. She briefly muses about the family and life that Tomoko could have if he were straight, but she comes to accept that the future she imagined for Tomoko probably won't look the way she thinks, and she hopes for happiness for her son.

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rjreadrocks's review

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes

3.75

stophie12's review

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-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

4.5

tipene_jeffares's review

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

4.0