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slipperbunny's review against another edition
2.0
I'm rather picky with yaoi and maybe that's why I didn't like this that much. The art was nice but the story was way too boring and would need some humor.
idontknowmyname's review against another edition
4.0
i really liked the manga, especially in the beginning. the tension... my god. BUT it’s kinda weird cause he’s like ten in the beginning and falls in love with an adult and i guess that gets better with time but the rape scene? that’s just weird and wrong
still 4 stars because the plot, the setting, the characters and the design and language is really well done, but i am freaked out by him saying as long as katsuragi’s always on his side he doesn’t care if he loves him.
still 4 stars because the plot, the setting, the characters and the design and language is really well done, but i am freaked out by him saying as long as katsuragi’s always on his side he doesn’t care if he loves him.
graveyardbook's review against another edition
4.0
Went a couple of volumes into this and wow, it's so...different. Yaoi with more story than sex? wHAT. I thought the only possibility was insta-sexy-feels and an erotic premise to just get...well, erotic (though I don't always hate it heh):
Sorry, I just had to use that gif. I had an urge.
Well, Blue Morning tells the intriguing story of the struggle for power in an era that's at crossroads between traditional noble family Japan versus the newly self-built wealthy. I had zero clue about this age of Japan, I was just vaguely aware that it happened, but Blue Morning brought to life the fashion of the times as well as the social system and the spread of Western culture into Japan. I was interested enough to do some research and although the author just based it on the time period, she did a pretty dang good job of it. Even the economical and business aspects of the story mimicked the real pressure-filled time.
The two main characters reflect the ideology of the period's contrasting sides: Katsuragi with his stubborn, condescending old ways and Kuze with his constant search for recognition and new ways to solve dilemmas. The two go from enemies to forced allies to lustful lovers with issues hanging over them and now finally, it looks like they might be starting to understand one another. I think. You really can't tell what the next hurdle will bring and it did takes ages of subtle caring for the characters to get where they are. But it was beautifully done so the waiting was worth it.
Well, Blue Morning tells the intriguing story of the struggle for power in an era that's at crossroads between traditional noble family Japan versus the newly self-built wealthy. I had zero clue about this age of Japan, I was just vaguely aware that it happened, but Blue Morning brought to life the fashion of the times as well as the social system and the spread of Western culture into Japan. I was interested enough to do some research and although the author just based it on the time period, she did a pretty dang good job of it. Even the economical and business aspects of the story mimicked the real pressure-filled time.
The two main characters reflect the ideology of the period's contrasting sides: Katsuragi with his stubborn, condescending old ways and Kuze with his constant search for recognition and new ways to solve dilemmas. The two go from enemies to forced allies to lustful lovers with issues hanging over them and now finally, it looks like they might be starting to understand one another. I think. You really can't tell what the next hurdle will bring and it did takes ages of subtle caring for the characters to get where they are. But it was beautifully done so the waiting was worth it.
ladydewinter's review against another edition
4.0
The title is pretty accurate - this isn't a particularly cheerful story, but I like the way it's developing, and I love the historical setting (mostly because it's not quite the same as 99% of the manga I'm reading). I can't wait to read the second part.
ladydewinter's review against another edition
5.0
Rereading this reminded me this is on of the better BL series out there and also fucking gorgeous. (Despite having been released in 2009! She's definitely gotten even better since then, but this is so good already.)
Edited on 1/1/2019: re-reading this because I finally got the final volume and I want to be able to savour it. Managed to read it without looking up any words, phew. (There were some bits about the nobility I didn't understand but oh well.)
Edited on 1/1/2019: re-reading this because I finally got the final volume and I want to be able to savour it. Managed to read it without looking up any words, phew. (There were some bits about the nobility I didn't understand but oh well.)
angelizamo's review
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
365801's review
informative
relaxing
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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