“Brothers Ryuusei and Ichirou confront taboo love and shifting bonds in this intense, humorous family drama.”
Aniki Joutou
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Brothers Ryuusei and Ichirou confront taboo love and shifting bonds in this intense, humorous family drama.
Ryuusei has always looked up to his older brother Ichirou, who seems to effortlessly excel at everything he does. When Ryuusei begins to notice his own complicated feelings toward his brother, it sets off a chain of emotional discoveries that challenge their relationship. As the brothers navigate their changing dynamic, they must confront their own desires, fears, and the boundaries of their bond. This dramatic story explores themes of family, identity, and the complexities of love through a lens of both humor and emotional intensity. (Source: MU) Included one-shot: Volume 1: Gentle Green
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A Manga Publication
- Format 12 × 2 ch × vol
- Total read 1h 36m approx
- Published Jan 2002 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M2046 catalog