“A Chinese boy sold into sexual servitude in 1910 Japan forms a complex bond with his master's son.”
Kago no Tori
籠の鳥
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A Chinese boy sold into sexual servitude in 1910 Japan forms a complex bond with his master's son.
A young Chinese boy, Lee-Ren is purchased from his poverty stricken mother by a Japanese official for sexual purposes in 1910. Thus begins the 'owned' life of Lee-Ren in his master's household, where he is alternately sold out and used within. Jin, the naive young son of the master, grows up with Lee-Ren. This is the story of their tumultuous relationship. (Source: MU)
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A Manga Publication
- Format 16 × 1 ch × vol
- Total read 2h 08m approx
- Published Jun 1996 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M7159 catalog