{"title":"Kobayashi Yuugo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKobayashi Yuugo\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling graphic novels that delve into intricate storytelling with richly developed characters. Readers can expect engaging narratives that blend dynamic art with thoughtful pacing, bringing each story to life with a unique visual style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for works like \u003cem\u003eAoashi\u003c\/em\u003e, Kobayashi explores themes of ambition, challenge, and personal growth, often set against vivid backdrops that resonate with both emotional depth and realism. These graphic novels offer a captivating experience for fans of character-driven drama and immersive storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aoashi-3-in-1-edition-volume-1-vol-123-by-kobayashi-yuugo-9781787748644","title":"Aoashi (3-in-1 Edition) Volume 1 (Vol. 1,2,3)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume 1 of the \u003ci\u003eAoashi (3-in-1 Edition)\u003c\/i\u003e from Titan Manga collects and translates Volumes 1-3 of the original award-winning Japanese manga series. To the world stage! Glory and ambition lie ahead of young Ashito Aoi as he takes the first steps to becoming a pro soccer player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut after being catapulted into a new harsh environment, can he hold onto his spider’s thread and climb his way to the top? A fateful encounter on Futami Beach in Ehime, Japan leads to the meeting between Fukuda Tatsuya; once a rising star and a player on the cusp of greatness whose career ended all too soon, and Aoi Ashito; a brash and hot-headed striker who loves soccer despite his selfish tendencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter being selected to try out for the Tokyo City Esperion Youth club, Ashito Aoi stakes his future on the chance to create a better life for his single mother and older brother, all while realising his own shortcomings and dealing with the highly competitive world of J-Youth Soccer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a mix of competitive high school soccer and a true-to-life representation of soccer and youth academies, \u003ci\u003eAoashi\u003c\/i\u003e volume 1 starts the journey of the award-winning manga series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47893960098028,"sku":"9781787748644","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781787748644-aoashi-3-in-1-edition-volume-1-vol-1-2-3.jpg?v=1783216996"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kobayashi-yuugo.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}