Blue Period 15

Blue Period 15 is the winner of the 2020 Manga Taisho Grand Prize! This manga explores the struggles and rewards of a life dedicated to art. The story follows Yatora, a popular guy who realises he's just going through the motions to make others happy. He discovers a new passion—painting. But untethering yourself from all your past expectations is both dangerous and thrilling.

Now a hit anime!

Yatora studies hard, gets good grades, and parties into the night, staying out drinking and watching soccer with friends. He fulfills all the requirements of the perfect high school student. However, it all starts to feel empty, making him question which part of his life truly expresses who he is—or if he has a unique voice at all.

His perspective changes when he stumbles into the art room one day. A lone painting captivates him, awakening a sense of beauty he never knew. Compelled and entranced, he dives in headfirst and is soon to learn how savage, unforgiving, and exhilarating creating art can be!