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Blue Period 9

Series: Blue Period
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Blue Period 9 by Tsubasa Yamaguchi explores the continuing journey of Yatora Yaguchi as he navigates the challenges of art school and the pressures of creating meaningful art. This volume delves into his development as an artist, confronting both personal and artistic struggles while forming deeper connections with his peers. The story artfully combines themes of self-discovery and perseverance, offering an insightful look into the trials of pursuing one's passion.
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Blue Period 9

"Summer whizzes by like a typhoon, and Yatora has learned that large-scale pieces--in production and concept--only come together with elbow grease and teamwork. TUA opens its gates once more for the second term and Yatora's back at it--but he hasn't picked up a brush in months"--Back cover.

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Blue Period 9

Summer whizzes by like a typhoon, and Yatora has learned that large-scale pieces—in production and concept—only come together with elbow grease and teamwork. TUA opens its gates once more for the second term and Yatora's back at it... But he hasn't picked up a brush in months!

Winner of the 2020 Manga Taisho Grand Prize! A manga about the struggles and rewards of a life dedicated to art. Popular guy Yatora realises he's just going through the motions to make other people happy and finds himself in a new passion—painting. But untethering yourself from all your past expectations is dangerous as well as thrilling...

Summer whizzes by like a typhoon, and Yatora has learned that large-scale pieces—in production and concept—only come together with elbow grease and teamwork. TUA opens its gates once more for the second term and Yatora's back at it... But he hasn't picked up a brush in months!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781646513956

Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Kodansha Comics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Tsubasa Yamaguchi is the author of the hit manga adaptation of Makoto Shinkai's short film She and Her Cat, published in English by Vertical Comics, and the art student drama Blue Period from Kodansha Comics.

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