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"Super Morning Star" is penned by mangaka Kara Aomiya and was originally published in Japan several years ago. Titled "Okosama Star," the series ran from July 2014 to June 2018 in the Gateau magazine. Gateau, known for producing series like "Hitorijime My Hero" and featuring works by Nagisa Furuya, served as the platform for this captivating Boys' Love series.
What makes someone a hero? Honda never really thought about it, even though his younger siblings are fans of Super Sentai series on TV. He's a typical teenager who rejects "childish" things, but admires and fears his classmate Ryo Kaido for his dangerous allure with dyed blond hair and pierced ears.
When Honda takes a paid job assisting a Sentai show, he discovers that Kaido, his mysterious classmate, is behind the scenes wearing a Ranger costume. Kaido confesses his love for these shows and, despite keeping it a secret from their classmates, begins to open up to Honda.
Their encounter leads to a growing friendship, with Kaido encouraging Honda to evolve and be more open. "Super Morning Star" delivers a complex first volume focusing on Honda's development rather than just the romance between the two students.
Mangaka Kara Aomiya introduces Honda as a character with layers, making his growth central to the narrative. Forced to reevaluate himself, his attitudes, and life goals through his friendship with Kaido, Honda undergoes significant transformation.
As Kaido's passion for being a Ranger influences Honda, he admires him and desires more friends for him. However, as jealousy creeps in when others befriend Kaido, Honda realizes his wrongful actions, leading to a deeper exploration of his character.
The story unfolds from Honda's perspective, offering limited insight into Kaido's feelings in the first volume. Aomiya's choice contributes to the depth of the narrative, distinguishing it from typical Boys' Love high school stories. The rough and sketchy art style complements the theme and intense emotions of the characters.
"Super Morning Star" is a Boys' Love series suitable for both newcomers and those who enjoy the genre but prefer less explicit content. With a multifaceted main character and a unique narrative, it stands out among similar genre storylines.
The mangaka's focus on characters, coupled with minimal background details, aligns with the series' emotional intensity. Published by Kodansha in a large format with the addition of a color page, "Super Morning Star" is a promising series that captivates readers, making the first volume enjoyable, and leaving them eager to follow the four-part series.
Super Morning Star 1
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