Title

Blue Spring

Also known as: Aoi Haru, 青い春, Matsumoto Taiyo Tanpenshuu, Matsumoto Taiyo's Short Stories, Printemps Bleu

by Taiyou Matsumoto, Marley Caribu

Score from AniList: 64/100finished1 volumes7 chapters

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This dark and intense drama is set in a boy's high school where Kujo becomes the official leader of a gang. Kujo must constantly defend his position by playing a dangerous rooftop game with the other boys vying for his position. This manga has also been made into a film which has shown in various festivals throughout the world. (Source: VIZ Media) 1. Shiawase nara Te wo Tatakou (しあわせなら手をたたこう) 2. Revolver [Original story Marley Caribu] (リボルバー) 3. Natsu de Pon! (夏でポン！) 4. Suzuki-san (鈴木さん) 5. Peace (ピース) 6. Family Restaurant wa Bokura no Paradise nano sa! (ファミリーレストランは僕らのパラダイスなのさ！) 7. Damida Korya (だみだこりゃ)

Chapters available: 7
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A dark, intense drama about a boys' high school where a new leader must defend his position on a dangerous rooftop.

Pros

Raw, gripping energy
Strong sense of youth and violence

Cons

Violence is intense
Short run leaves little room to resolve threads

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Read the full take

This dark and intense drama is set in a boys' high school, where Kujo becomes the official leader of a gang. Kujo must constantly defend his position by playing a dangerous rooftop game. The premise is a gritty story of youth, pride and survival in a rough school world.The strength is the rawness. The art and pacing feel raw and immediate, and Kujo's determination is compelling. The rooftop game is a striking, tense device.The weaknesses are about the violence and the short run. The violence is intense, and the story has little space to resolve its threads. Readers who dislike brutal school drama may find it hard going.Recommended for fans of gritty youth dramas. Expect a raw, intense read that rewards its energy.