Boy Meets Maria

ボーイミーツマリア

Manga 2017–2018 Japan Finished 7 chapters 1 volumes

★ 8.1 / 10 21,899 tracking

DramaPsychologicalRomance

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Synopsis

Taiga dreams of becoming an actor, so the first thing he does upon entering high school is join the drama club. There, he meets the beautiful, enigmatic Maria and immediately falls in love with her. Not long after, Taiga is told that she is actually a boy—but is that all there is to Maria's story? This beautifully illustrated, single-volume tale explores the nature of personal expression and the fluidity of the power of love. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, edited) Note: Includes an extra chapter.

About

Boy Meets Maria is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2017, spanning 7 chapters, collected across 1 volume, The series has concluded, (last release in 2018).

Why readers enjoy Boy Meets Maria

Boy Meets Maria appeals to readers of Drama manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Psychological, Romance elements. This combination of Drama, Psychological, Romance sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Boy Meets Maria is written by Kousei Eguchi, with art by Kousei Eguchi.

Reception

Boy Meets Maria holds an average score of 8.1 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 1,602 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Boy Meets Maria include: LGBTQ+ Themes, School, Crossdressing, Acting, School Club, Primarily Male Cast, Primarily Teen Cast, Boys' Love. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.