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Canon Aros(Lithromantic) 279/?: Shiho from Rei Taki's Last Gender: When We Are Nameless volume 2 (2021/2023)
#lithromantic#shiho (last gender)#last gender#when we were nameless#rei taki#aro#canon aspec list#aromantic#alloaro#aroallo#nocticola art#akoiromantic#flag from aromantics wiki
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Today's J-fashion wearer is Marie from Last Gender! She wears lolita!
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Pride Month Week 4 Recommendations: Broader Horizons
I really wish there was more weeks in June so I could recommend more things, but we're nearing the end already, so I can't give every genre/aspect the attention they deserve. Though similarly, a lot of non BL/GL manga is missing from the NA industry, so sadly there's not a wealth of series to talk about. But! I hope that with the limited licenses we have, and the ones that I recommend, people will buy more of these titles and encourage publishers to bring more of them over! So, with only a little further ado, the recommendations for this week.
As I just said though, the further ado first. This week's charity is Outright Action International, a charity focused on LGBTQ human rights violations at a global scale
Doughnuts Under A Crescent Moon
An office romance with an incredibly fresh perspective? A series about a romance between two women that isn't overly sexualized? The check list keeps growing and growing with this story that explores the challenges in regards to romance for both the working women that lead this story. Hinako is all over makeup and the latest trends and trying to find a boyfriend, but can never convince herself that she's in love. On the other side, Sato is a woman who throws herself into work and taking care of her younger sister, never leaving another thought for the concept of love or attraction. But what happens when this pair that can't fit the normal definition of "love" cross paths?
It's a really beautiful story that keeps expectations low, and wonderfully explores the challenges of not just adult romance in society, but romance that exists outside the norms. Not just in regards to two women loving one another, but how they love each other. How they express it, how they struggle with it, what they feel is right or wrong with how they're with each other. It's an incredible story about exploring asexuality and attraction, and does so in a very heartwarming and positive manner.
Our Dreams At Dusk
Tasuku is a teenager that desperately wants to keep his sexuality under wraps, but struggles because of a crush he has on his classmate. Through his anxiety, and wandering through this new city he's moved to, he's discovered by "Somebody", who owns "The Lounge", a gathering area for LGBTQ+ people. Within this small community, Tasuku explores his own sexuality while learning about the experiences and challenges that others have faced.
I was recommended this story by a friend ages ago, and decided to pick it up without knowing anything. I read it all in one go, and then read it all again a week later. In just four volumes, this story explores so many different forms of gender identities and sexuality, and does so through incredibly beautiful metaphors, and endlessly important (though very realistic and potentially painful) interactions and conversations. If there's a single queer manga out there that people feel like they should pick up, it really should be this one.
Last Gender
Bar California is a space for people of all different genders, orientations, interests, and sexualities to gather and shed the forms that they carry through daily life in society. Whether it's to explore themselves, or enjoy a night free of inhibition, Bar California is frequented by many customers, and this manga details the stories of those patrons.
Similar to Our Dreams At Dusk, Last Gender explores a plethora of characters through uplifting, challenging, emotional, and unresolved stories. Repression and lashing out, working up the courage to tell your loved ones, finding the right person or experience for you, it's stories about the realities that LGBTQ+ people face in their lives, and the stress and emotions and challenges that stem from it. It's a very mature story, as it features nudity and sexual acts, but in doing so refuses to avoid the harsher reality of a lot of these stories. Because of that, if people want something that takes a deeper and more grounded look into LGBTQ+ people and communities, this is a great starting point.
Boys Run The Riot
Need I say more? This list wouldn't be complete without Boys Run The Riot. A harsh but incredibly powerful story about the journey of a high school student named Ryo, and their outlet through fashion to express themselves and their story.
It's poignant, it's very candid, it doesn't shy away from truth or issues within the LGBTQ+ community, and it brings the story into society. It doesn't separate Ryo's journey from what's around them, but rather allows their journey to build upon and grow alongside the other characters that form their friend group. It presents it as another story of this world, rather than something that's separated and isolated from what's considered "normal".
X-Gender
X-Gender is an autobiographical manga about the author's journey in exploring their sexuality and gender identity through their adult years, with a dash of comedy, and a healthy helping of adult content.
Relatively straightforward, it details their experiences in coming to understand themselves and who they feel the most comfortable as, and is really informative for both people that are in the process of questioning themselves, and those that lack understanding of these types of experiences. I think it's a really great look at a candid retelling of learning the ins and outs of sexuality and gender identities, and finding the labels and banners that someone is most comfortable associating themselves with, so I definitely think people should give it a shot.
And that's all I've got for this week. In the realm of manga that exists outside of BL/GL, there's a world of information to cover, and I'm super glad so many titles cover vast swathes of information. But at the same time, I feel like there's a very large vacuum in regards to these stories in "typical" settings. A lot are informative or autobiographical, and it's only outliers like Doughnuts Under The Crescent Moon, or the super outlier Boys Run The Riot, that the approach is fictional and more traditional. So I really, really hope that people will pick up these titles (and other similar ones not listed in this list) and show publishers that we want more of these types of stories!
#doughnuts under a crescent moon#kaketa tsuki to doughnut#usui shio#shio usui#our dreams at dusk#shiminami tasogare#last gender#boys run the riot#keito gaku#x-gender#asuka miyazaki#aroace#asexual#trans#transgender#x gender#agender#non binary#nonbinary#manga recommendation#manga reccs#anime and manga#manga#lgbtq manga#lgbtq#pride 2023#pride month
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New Releases Oct. 11, 2022
Black and White: Tough Love at the Office vol. 1 by Sal Jiang
Sparks (and fists) fly in this violent yuri love story.
Shirakawa Junko is headed for the top of the corporate ladder in the Overseas Investor Department at the bank where she works–until Kuroda Kayo transfers over from Corporate Sales. Kayo is another all-star employee, and she has a foreign university degree to boot. When Kayo and Junko are assigned to work together, their heated rivalry reaches critical mass. Whether they’re banging each other’s heads or simply banging each other, these two office rivals are ready to go at it!
Black or White vol. 5 by Sachimo
Shige has decided to costar in a drama with Tatara, a veteran actor his boyfriend Shin adores. Tatara has made it known he thinks Shige is only going to drag Shin down as an actor. Wanting to prove him wrong, Shige puts on a performance to rival that of his far more experienced costar. Meanwhile, Shin’s best friend, idol Hanasaki, reveals to the public that the two are friends as a way to pursue his own agenda!
Hyperventilation by Bboung Bbang Kkyu
Myongi and Sunho haven't seen each other since they were 18 years old. Now 27, they run into one another at a high school reunion, and the romantic feelings they had for one another come rushing to the surface. But are they the same people now that they were back then? This book contains sexual content and is intended for an audience aged 18 years and up.
I’m in Love with the Villainess vol. 5 (Light Novel) by Inori, Hanagata
THE LOVE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
Rae and Claire saved the world for each other. Now they must fight to keep it. As they lead the united forces of their kingdom and its neighbors against the demon threat, they begin to uncover strange and unsettling secrets. The hidden truth of the world has devastating implications not only for the lives of everyone they hold dear, but their very selves. The thrilling conclusion of the second arc!
FINAL VOLUME
Last Gender vol. 1 by Rei Taki
Welcome to BAR California, a place for you to reveal your true self.
People of different genders, propensities, and sexual orientations gather at a certain chic bar that’s hidden from the public eye. While some come in search of themselves, others step into the establishment looking for sex and love. There are as many sexualities as there are people, and the patrons’ stories intertwine as they struggle to find happiness. A bisexual trans woman who’s been hurt by the voices of others wishes she had a “normal” relationship; a married, middle-aged salaryman secretly expresses his female side; and a pansexual cis guy is on the lookout for true love.
Moon and Sun vol. 2 by Akane Abe
Masahiro, heir to a yakuza syndicate, has been skating through life without much purpose, but that all changers when he meets makeup artist Tsubaki. Attracted not only to Tsubaki's outer appearance but also his inner strength, Masahiro can’t help but be affected by the statuesque beauty’s influence. But he’s not the only one growing from their relationship—the seemingly put-together Tsubaki can’t help but learn a little something too!
Ore Miko vol. 1 by Sakira.
NEED AN EXCORCIST?
Could the random assaults happening around town be the work of a demon? On a dark, rainy night after finishing his part-time job as a bartender, college student Kyou Izakura is attacked by a demon who’s disguised himself as a older gentleman!!
Before being completely devoured, cool but pushy exorcist Shin Goudo intervenes and discovers that Kyou has the power to absorb spirits into his body. However, in order to release the spirit from his body, Kyou must consume semen and Shin offers his help.
Follow Kyou and Shin as their relationship deepens while they work together to stay alive in this all new supernatural erotic drama by SAKIRA!
Shonen Note: Boy Soprano vol. 1 by Yuhki Kamatani
Yutaka Aoi is sweet, sensitive, and loves singing...so much so that he can’t help but be brought to tears whenever he listens to beautiful music. He also has a talent few boys have: He can sing soprano. So when Yutaka overhears his middle school’s choir group perform, he can’t resist joining in. Inspired by the angelic sound of Yutaka’s voice, the choir eagerly accepts him into their ranks. But when Yutaka’s voice begins to change as he enters puberty, the journey ahead will be one of self-discovery and reflection for not only himself, but also for those around him.
SHWD vol. 1 by sono.N
A hardboiled yuri tale about two special agent women fighting supernatural horrors!
Special Hazardous Waste Disposal (or SHWD) has a mission to destroy mysterious biological weapons left behind after the last war. Though SHWD mostly hires men, their newest recruit, Koga, a buff female operative, is assigned to Sawada, the only other woman in the Tokyo branch. Before long, Koga finds herself falling for Sawada, whose powerful psyche compliments Koga’s big muscles. Together, the unlikely duo must confront monsters beyond their wildest nightmares. Office romance meets buddy cops meets yuri horror!
#new releases#queer manga#lgbt manga#manga#black and white#tough love at the office#sal jiang#shwd#sono.n#black or white#sachimo#kuro ka shiro ka#bboung bbang kkyu#hyperventilation#I'm in love with the villainess#watashi no oshi wa akuyaku reijou#inori#hanagata#last gender#rei taki#akane abe#moon and sun#tsuki to taiyou#ore miko#sakira#shonen note#yuhki kamatani
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Used my cre/dit card's reward points thing to get some manga.
Girl's Last Tour vol 1, Last Gender vol 3 (finale), and Otherside Picnic vol 3.
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Last Gender Volume 3 by Taki Rei
Last Gender brings a very emotional finale with its third volume. BAR California hosts a gay wedding, some previous characters also make appearances allowing us to see how they’re doing, and readers are finally clued into the backstory of the club’s owner and creation of BAR California. Again, Kodansha USA has a content warning: “references to suicide, child abuse, murder, and depictions of bigotry and violence against LGBTQIA+ people”. Some of this is graphically depicted. Taki’s art remains vivid and intense. I’ll also point out the child abuse includes sexual abuse, discussed more than directly shown on page. As in previous volumes one and two resources are also listed with the addition of Childhelp serving the US and Canada for crisis intervention or information related to child abuse. I’ll add here specifically regarding child sexual abuse the organization Stop It Now! in the US which further has a separate age 14-21 helpline What’s OK in addition to resources for adult survivors, or branches in the UK & Ireland, and Australia.
Last Gender further somewhat breaks from formula in that unlike previous instances where characters (over) speak for themselves, someone else through his past connection reveals the owner’s backstory (!). Along with the reason for the title of the series. But there’s little to reflect the ethical dilemma of the former. Tetsuya (and his relation in all this) is still inserting himself when and where he may not be wanted too. At least when it comes to the subject of people who haven’t found the right vocabulary to describe aspects of themselves, prefer unlabeled and/or, are questioning any aspects of themselves such is viewed as just as valid and worth inclusion as the identities of previous characters. (Since Tetsuya brings up ‘the “Q” that stands for “questioning”’ Q generally is read as queer, but questioning is also folded into, or another added to the acronym.) I only wish the character of the owner held the reigns more so to speak and there was better respect shown. Just as previously when Mao talks about choosing who is worthy to trust with his true self, in the real world survivors also deserve their stories to be told or not on their terms.
Rounding out the volume is a lovely message at the end from Taki Rei that talks about an overreaching theme of the series, perception and judgement. Whether one is part of a minority or not they have probably still encountered the surprise and hurt of others assessing and making assumptions based on simple things. So, while the wider world changes, work on ourselves and how we think of and treat others is also important.
All in all, Last Gender is truly a significant recent comic series both in and outside of Japan.
Last Gender: When We Are Nameless by Taki Rei is available in English, volume 3 translated by Mishima Kitan, in print and digital (depending on platform/region) from Kodansha USA
Note: I am sad to say some of the printing issues again cropped up in my copy of volume three. So, if possible, check any physical copy beforehand.
#lgbtq comics#Japanese comics#last gender#taki rei#manga mondays#kodansha comics#多喜れい#ラストジェンダー ～何者でもない私たち～#last gender: nani mono demo nai watashi-tachi#cw: suicide attempt child abuse child neglect csa murder of a child car accident blood homicidal thoughts homophobia transphobia
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10 Queer Books to Read After Pride Month
In this week's blog, I have 10 recent queer book recs for you to read during Pride Month and beyond!
Somehow I forgot to write a post about books to read during Pride Month leading up to it, but we should be reading queer books all year long. Before the month ends, here are some queer books I read within the past six months that you should check out now and after June is over.
She Loves to Cook and She Loves to Eat by Sakaomi Yuzaki- This is a super cute sapphic manga featuring an office worker…
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#a garter as a lesser gift#a mirror mended#a novel arrangement#books#last gender#queer books#she loves to cook and she loves to eat#sword dance#the princess and the grilled cheese sandwich#the salt grows heavy#the secret lives of country gentlemen#this is how you lose the time war
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Last Gender, Last Gender: Nani Mono demo nai Watashi-tachi, Rasuto Jendaa, ラストジェンダー ～何 by Taki Rei.
#manga cap#manga screencap#manga#mangacap#manga art#manga crop#taki rei#Last Gender#Last Gender: Nani Mono demo nai Watashi-tachi#Rasuto Jendaa#ラストジェンダー ～何
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Canon Aros 251a/?: Amiru Arata in Rei Taki's Last Gender: When We Are Nameless volume 1 chapter 3 Family of Mannequins (2021/2022)
#amiru arata#last gender#when we are nameless#rei taki#nocticola art#canon aspec list#aromantic#aro week#asaw 2024
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NEW Kodansha Digital+Print:
🏳️🌈Last Gender, Volume 3🏳️🌈
By Rei Taki
🍺A part-timer walks into her room, and her past and how the bar is revealed. The final installment of Rei Taki’s intricate moving series. Her words will touch you to the core!
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Last Gender: When We Are Nameless Volume One
Today, Jack looks at #LastGender volume one, and it's exploration of queer identities in a manga format. #writing #blog #manga #TheJCO
Welcome, weebs, to Animated Observations
The queer community, especially in the U.S., is a hard place right now. It is easy enough for someone who does not pay attention to politics much to see a local pride event or the litany of advertisements from major corporations supporting the queer community that everything will be fine. The reality is much different.
Rather, many areas of the country…
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manga recommendation of the day: Last Gender: When We Are Nameless by Rei Taki. (note: it’s an adult manga, there are sex scenes and nudity involved)
the story seems like it’ll follow each of the characters on their own story-lines like (but which will intersect via the discreet bar they all frequent), like an anthology, but it’s too early to really predict what’ll happen with each one.
i feel like it’ll be a story about characters being queer, and how that affects their lives, rather than ‘here’s a person doing stuff who just so happens to be queer!’ so if the heavy focus on their identities isn’t what you’re interested in, maybe this isn’t for you (again, it’s early to say one way or another). but personally i find it refreshing to find queer characters in manga who (A) aren’t just side characters and (B) are tackling more complex identity issues front-and-center, rather than the simple “gay crisis” that tends to pass by quickly in things like BL without being discussed deeper (if the crisis happens at all).
i think my favourites so far are a tie between:
- Masanori/Marie: a bi-gender middle-aged salaryman grappling with the idea of revealing his female identity to his family
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- Ran: a bisexual transgender woman whose struggles with rejection, dismissal, and fetishization in past relationships have left her disillusioned about ever being truly loved
(and just as a note, rest assured it’s not misery porn, the story is about these people navigating through life, finding community and finding happiness in their own lives. in this first volume, at least)
#dej's new enrichment toys#dej's recs#last gender#on top of what i mentioned#there's also a pansexual young man#an aromantic (but not asexual!) college student#a (maybe?) bisexual man interested in kinky sex#and the mysterious barkeep (whom we know little about so far)
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Hello everyone.
I have a very important announcement...
I gave birth, :D.
I am very lucky to have Phoenix PlushWright in my life. He's in good condition with tags and is very cute. Idk y him not having hands weird me out tho. The scoundrel was so hard to find and get without a mortgage.
So ofc i did the only logical thing to do next
Get him some gay manga. Good gay manga. Plz go read Last Gender, vol 2 is out Jan. 10.
I ofc have more gay manga, but I'll wait until i get new gay manga.
Maybe be deranged and make a whole selection during pride month, June.
#ace attorney#phoenix wright#Plush#PlushWright#Plushnix PlushWright#Gay Manga#Last Gender#BL Metamorphosis#I like that series too AND it has a live action drama#I do technically want the rest of the sanei ace attorney series#But they are so hard to find and when i fo the cost a mortgage#Like what the hell international Mercari???#Also i cant find Maya PlushFey#Like where could she be???!!!!#I miss her and love her
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