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4.55 AVERAGE
4.55 AVERAGE
šššš such a realistic story of how people can change and become more accepting, love the depiction of a how a modern Family can look, just Beautiful š„°
I cried. I was almost through the whole thing then it got me. Loved this volume. Wish I could have more time with this family.
This series was so heartwarming and sweet I wish there was more! That we could see Yaichi and Kana in Canada- that there was just more! So so cute!
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
In volume 1, Yaichi, a single work-at-home dad to Kana (daughter), and former husband of Natsuki (ex-wife), receives a visit from Mike, the Canadian husband of Ryoji (Yaichiās deceased twin brother). In volume 2, Mikeās visit continues -- Yaichi learns more of Ryojiās relationship with Mike, Mike and Kana grow closer, and Mikeās trip nears its end. Both of these mangas capture a story of an unconventional family and what it means to be gay, especially in Japan.
At first, Yaichiās hesitant about Mike. Itās clear yet heartbreaking to see the prejudices held against LGBTQ+ in Japanese culture. We also see how prejudices are instilled into children. Even so, Kana is in awe of Mike and their uncle-niece relationship is the cutest!! As Kana tries to comprehend same-sex relationships, Mike explains it in the simplest of terms: āmy husband was Ryoji and Ryojiās husband was meā. I love how pure and simple this story is to understand for both adults and kids.
Apart from this, thereās so much rep!
We see an āunconventionalā family set up --a single dad raising a daughter while maintaining a positive relationship with his ex wife who left to further her career. I rarely see divorced families framed this positively but itās great!
Grief is another big topic. As Yaichi grows comfortable with Mike, he slowly accepts Ryoji as gay (something he couldnāt do when Ryoji first came out) and comes to love Mike as family.
Other characters are woven in to show how scary and lonely it is as a closeted gay in Japan vs Western cultures where itās more accepted. We also see Yaichi use his new found understanding to stand up against his prejudiced peers, including Kanaās disapproving teacher!! OH, and all the food looked / sounded amazing!!
(same review for volume 1)
At first, Yaichiās hesitant about Mike. Itās clear yet heartbreaking to see the prejudices held against LGBTQ+ in Japanese culture. We also see how prejudices are instilled into children. Even so, Kana is in awe of Mike and their uncle-niece relationship is the cutest!! As Kana tries to comprehend same-sex relationships, Mike explains it in the simplest of terms: āmy husband was Ryoji and Ryojiās husband was meā. I love how pure and simple this story is to understand for both adults and kids.
Apart from this, thereās so much rep!
We see an āunconventionalā family set up --a single dad raising a daughter while maintaining a positive relationship with his ex wife who left to further her career. I rarely see divorced families framed this positively but itās great!
Grief is another big topic. As Yaichi grows comfortable with Mike, he slowly accepts Ryoji as gay (something he couldnāt do when Ryoji first came out) and comes to love Mike as family.
Other characters are woven in to show how scary and lonely it is as a closeted gay in Japan vs Western cultures where itās more accepted. We also see Yaichi use his new found understanding to stand up against his prejudiced peers, including Kanaās disapproving teacher!! OH, and all the food looked / sounded amazing!!
(same review for volume 1)
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
emotional
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
This was so lovely! I want to read more about Mike and Yaichi and Kana. Let's get another volume where they go to visit Mike in Canada! I would definitely read it. I love how we got to Yaichi's growth and learning to accept that he doesn't know what the future holds. This may be only two volumes, but it's definitely worth it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Grief
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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