Blue Morning, Vol. 1: Volume 1

Shoko Hidaka is a personal favourite BL author of mine and I'm glad her works are getting official english translations. Blue morning is about the young lord of a noble house and his butler whom is more loyal to the house itself than to his lord. Although this manga is indeed a BL, there is very little emphasis on erotic situations or the romance between the two leads as there is a huge focus on the dealings of this noble house as well as the young lord's ascension to the higher role of count. The atmosphere throughout the manga is very tense and the interaction between the two leads can be subtle, leaving the reader wanting more. If you're interested in period dramas and BL where the plot takes the main focus then I'd recommend this manga since it does this very well and is overall a great read, but if you prefer romance and erotical appeal to be the main focus then I'd consider skipping this one.

Good manga, very happy with it. Came in a sealed packet so no damage upon arrival.

Blue Morning is a period manga about Kuze, the heir to a noble family, and Katsuragi, the family caretaker/butler, who has been guiding Kuze since he was a boy. The story takes off from when Kuze is in high school and is all about the aristocracy, ambition and living up to expectations. The story is bound up with past secrets and the future status of the Kuze family. I'm a big fan of Shouko Hidaka's manga and am really glad to see more of her work licensed in English. This is a little darker than some of her other work, but as with her other manga, the story and characters are really well developed and interesting. The artwork and characters are also beautiful. If you're looking for something with depth and a strong story I'd definitely recommend this. A warning though: this isn't the lightest read since the relationship between Kuze and Katsuragi is bittersweet, and the overall tone is kind of dark. I personally felt that the darker edges of the plot added dimension and found myself totally drawn in by the story. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing how things unfold in future volumes!

Nice illustrations and the plot is exciting.

"Blue morning" is so much above the dozens of mangas I have read, I do not understand why it is sold at the same price as the others : you get a masterpiece at the price of a mass product... Masterpiece, it is, both in art and in scenario. The story is cleverly narrated and magnificently illustrated... Have you ever watched "Stalker" by A. Tarkovsky ? Each picture of this movie is an art photography. So is "Blue morning" : there are so many magnificent drawings it is the first manga I read where I spent more time marveling at the pictures than reading the story. Every tree, every chair, every costume, every building is drawn with exquisite details, how on Earth did Shoko Hidaka took the time to draw this series ??? The series is well worth buying for the art alone, and to be honest, it is a steal at this price... Now, alike "Stalker", not everyone can enjoy the story. You need to be able to appreciate serenity. It unfolds calmly and intelligently. Obviously, this will not be of everyone's taste, especially among manga readers. There are drawings illustrating a story, and in this sense it is a manga. But it is manga elevated to an art. It contains sex scenes between the two male protagonists, and in this sense it is a yaoi. But it is first and foremost a masterpiece.

I love it! they are send in perfect condition, with two envelopes. This edition is so good, and the translation is perfect!

Eu já conhecia a série em japonês, mas não lembrava se tinha gostado da história ou não. Em geral, ADORO as histórias da Shouko-sensei, mas infelizmente, este não me conquistou muito. Comprei os volumes 01 e 02, mas não me empolgou. Talvez precise dar uma nova lida, mas se a sensação permanecer, provavelmente não comprarei mais da série. Illy

Awesome art and story, perfect for those who like their yaoi manga with a well-constructed plot and a dramatical twist.