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Really World Class Manga About the Power of Art

Blue Period (Volumes 1-6) by Tsubasa Yamaguchi

February 4, 2026 by GentleRain 6 Comments

I’d been circling this series for a long time, flipping through the first volume occasionally at the bookstore, and then getting intimidated by the length and also my concern that it seemed emotionally stressful, but I wanted to read it enough that I asked for the first six volume box set for Christmas. Well, I’m really glad that I did that, because what a treat! Blue Period is about a teenage boy, Yatora Yaguchi, who is seen by his parents and peers as a successful and […]

Filed Under: Graphic Novels/Comic Books Tagged With: power of art, power of friendship, Tsubasa Yamaguchi

GentleRain's CBR18 Review No:52 · Genres: Graphic Novels/Comic Books · Tags: power of art, power of friendship, Tsubasa Yamaguchi ·
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