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My Brother's Husband: Volume II

By Gengoroh Tagame
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In the concluding volume of My Brother's Husband, Yaichi, his daughter Kana, and Mike Flanagan—Yaichi's Canadian brother-in-law—continue their emotional journey of understanding and acceptance. As Mike uncovers more about Ryoji's past, Yaichi begins to grasp that being gay is simply another facet of humanity, a perspective still radical in contemporary Japan. Meanwhile, the bond between Mike and Kana deepens, even as Mike's impending return to Canada brings a bittersweet sense of farewell and new revelations.
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This graphic novel is ideal for readers interested in LGBTQ+ themes, family dynamics, and contemporary Japanese culture, as well as fans of thoughtful, character-driven storytelling and emotive manga artistry.

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The second and concluding volume in Gengoroh Tagame's beautifully written graphic novel about family, the clash between Japanese and Western culture and accepting people for who they are.

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The concluding volume in the story of Yaichi, his daughter Kana, and how their meeting Mike Flanagan—Yaichi's brother-in-law—changes their lives and their perceptions of acceptance of homosexuality in their contemporary Japanese culture.

As Mike continues his journey of discovery concerning Ryoji's past, Yaichi gradually comes to understand that being gay is just another way of being human. And that, in many ways, remains a radical concept in Japan even today. In the meantime, the bond between Mike and young Kana grows ever stronger, and yet he is going to have to return to Canada soon—a fact that fills them both with impending heartbreak. But not before more than a few revelations come to light.

My Brother's Husband: Volume II offers a touching exploration of family, acceptance, and the diverse tapestry of human experience in a modern cultural setting.

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Acclaimed manga artist Gengoroh Tagame delivers a heartfelt and beautifully illustrated tale far removed from his usual work, exploring family and gay acceptance with warmth and sensitivity. The story is poignant and hopeful, offering a quietly dazzling meditation on societal attitudes in modern Japan. Praised by critics and celebrated figures like Alison Bechdel, the series is touching, insightful, and compelling for readers both familiar and unfamiliar with Japanese culture.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349134666

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Blackfriars

Illustration: Fully Illustrated

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 478g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Gengoroh Tagame was born in 1964 and lives in Tokyo. After graduating from Tama University of Art, Tagame worked as an art director while writing manga and prose fiction, contributing illustrations for various magazines. In 1994 he co-founded the epochal G-Men Magazine and by 1996 he was working full-time as an openly gay artist. He is the author of dozens of graphic novels and stories which have been translated into English, French, Italian and Korean. His artwork has been exhibited in galleries across Europe and America. My Brother's Husband marks his first all-ages title, and earned him the Japan Media Arts Award for Outstanding Work of Manga from the Agency of Cultural Affairs.

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