Blue Period

ブルーピリオド

Manga 2017 Japan Releasing

★ 8.6 / 10 77,741 tracking

DramaSlice of Life

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Synopsis

The studious Yatora leaves a dry life of study and good manners behind for a new passion: painting. But untethering yourself from all your past expectations is dangerous as well as thrilling… (Source: Kodansha USA) Note: Nominated for Manga Taisho Awards in 2019, Kodansha Manga Awards in 2019 and the 24th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2020. Winner of the 13th Manga Taisho Awards. Winner of the General Manga category of the 44th annual Kodansha Manga Awards.

About

Blue Period is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2017, The series is currently being serialized.

Why readers enjoy Blue Period

Blue Period appeals to readers of Drama manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Slice of Life elements. This combination of Drama, Slice of Life sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Blue Period is written by Tsubasa Yamaguchi, with art by Tsubasa Yamaguchi, Brigitte Dubois.

Reception

Blue Period holds an average score of 8.6 out of 10 on AniList, placing it among the highest-rated titles on AniList, with 7,133 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Blue Period include: Drawing, Coming of Age, Seinen, Male Protagonist, Educational, Philosophy, Primarily Adult Cast, School. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.