My Boy 1
My Boy 1 by Hitomi Takano is an illustrated manga published by Vertical Inc on April 10, 2018. This edition spans 160 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Satoko Tawada, a 30-year-old office worker, who meets Mashuu Hayami, a 12-year-old boy, while he plays soccer in a park at night. Both characters grapple with their own loneliness and troubled pasts, creating a connection that explores their emotional landscapes.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of human relationships, particularly through the lens of contemporary women and youth. The manga addresses sensitive themes with insight, as Satoko and Mashuu navigate their respective struggles and the bond that forms between them. This edition offers a unique perspective on loneliness and connection, making it a noteworthy addition to the genres of comics and graphic novels.
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An award-winner and top-seller in Japan, this provocative new manga handles its controversial subject with insight and sensitivity.
Satoko Tawada, a 30-year-old office worker at a sporting goods company, encounters Mashuu Hayami, a 12-year-old boy, playing soccer in a park at night. She was treated cruelly by a former lover, he is dealing with a high-handed and uninvolved family. Both are burdened with loneliness, and they sense that the other has something that they’re searching for…
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