Blue Period 2
Blue Period 2 by Tsubasa Yamaguchi, published by National Geographic Books on January 5, 2021, is a manga that explores the challenges and rewards of pursuing a life dedicated to art. In this edition, spanning 192 pages, the story follows Yatora, a popular student who realizes he has been living to please others. As he discovers his passion for painting, he embarks on a journey to break free from societal expectations and pursue his artistic ambitions.
Readers will find Yatora navigating the competitive world of art as he prepares for entrance exams to Japan’s top art school. The narrative delves into his interactions with peers and mentors, highlighting the growth of his artistic vision. As he participates in his first competition, Yatora confronts the pressures of creativity and self-expression among talented individuals. This volume captures the essence of school life and the transformative power of art, making it a significant addition to the genres of comics and graphic novels.
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Winner of the 2020 Manga Taisho Grand Prize! A manga about the struggles and rewards of a life dedicated to art. Popular guy Yatora realizes 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…
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Art has changed the course of Yatora’s once dull life, and now he’s aiming for Japan’s most competitive art school. With entrance exams a year away, he’ll need to expand his limited eye for art, and quickly. He turns to new peers and the masters to envision pieces only he can produce, and soon dives into his first competition–the same one where his Art Club role model nearly scored last place. Among geniuses and lifelong art kids, does Yatora even stand a chance…?
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