Manga Recommendations

Given (Series) by Natsuki Kizu
Genre: LBGTQ+ Romance

The Given manga series is a beautifully illustrated story about LGBTQ+ youth creating music, trying to figure out their feelings, and processing grief. I don't really read manga or watch anime but this series really drew me in. It was refreshing to not have a coming out story as the main focus.

Blue Flag (Series) by Kaito
Genre: LBGTQ+ Romance

Blue Flag is a manga series demonstrates the struggles of teen friendships, unrequited love, and figuring out one's path in life. It does a good job at addressing difficult topics in the true, self-conscious voice of teens.

Our Dining Table by Ori Mita
Genre: LBGTQ+ Romance

Our Dining Table was a cute story about found families, food, and a little romance. I really enjoyed this manga. The illustrations were great, and the story was very sweet. It's a standalone manga with a satisfying ending. Be still my heart!​

Blue Period (Series) by Tsubasa Yamaguchi
Genre: Contemporary

Blue Period is a manga about a high school student who discovers his love for painting and his desire to apply to art school. This manga was very informative. It did a great job at explaining the application processes for art school in Japan, and it broke down the different techniques that artists use such as perspective, still life, and color theory. This manga is great for those who love art and those that enjoy a coming-of-age story.

Meghan McCabe

Children & Youth Services Librarian

Available at the Langley-Adams Library and through the MVLC Catalog