Author/Artist: Yukino Sonoyama
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
Released: April 2, 2024
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Summary:
Aia and Jun are two unlikely friends with the same problem – the world keeps trying to push them into roles they don’t want. All Aia wants to do is design clothes and fashionable makeup. Yet he’s made to be the model instead.
Meanwhile, Jun has always been made fun of for her freckles – despite her desire to stand up for herself. Together, they can reach their dreams and change their roles in life – but only if they’re willing to face the world as a pair.
Review:
Slice-of-life meets follow your dreams? Where do I sign up?! Bless Vol. 1 is a sweet introduction to a very human story. We have two characters who have deep desires about what to do with their lives – yet society keeps trying to pigeonhole them in a different direction.
That’s probably a tale that many readers can resonate with, right? So it doesn’t take long to get attached to our two leads, Aia and Jun. Their story is calm in the way of slice-of-life stories but also very compelling.
I wish they didn’t focus on the whole “freckles keep you from being pretty” trope, but maybe that’s just me. We’re talking about a story with models, so a slight focus on looks is to be expected.
Overall, I’d say that Bless Vol. 1 is a great story. Not at all what I expected from the cover or title, but still a fun read!
Highlights:
- Slice-of-Life
- Shonen
- Friendships & Bonds
Will I continue the series? Probably
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