Sinopsis
Shuuichi Nitori is a 5th grade student who likes to bake and has always been something of a feminine boy. When he transfers to a new school, Shuuichi is mistaken for his 6th grade sister on his first day. Then he ends up sitting next to Yoshino Takatsuki, a tall, boyish girl who everyone calls "Takatsuki-kun." They both have secrets they can't let anyone know...
The series deals with issues such as being transgender, gender identity, and the beginning of puberty.
(Source: Kotonoha, edited)
Informasi
- Tipe
- Manga
- Chapter
- 123
- Volume
- 15
- Status
- Selesai terbit
- Terbit
- 12 Nov 2002 – 12 Jul 2013
- Majalah
- Comic Beam
- Judul Inggris
- Wandering Son
- Judul Jepang
- 放浪息子
- Judul lain
- The Transient Son
Pengarang
Karakter 19
SemuaLatar belakang
Hourou Musuko was selected as a recommended work in the manga division by the jury in the 10th and 17th Japan Media Arts Festival in 2006 and 2013 respectively. It was also nominated for the 2012 Great Graphic Novels for Teens list by the Young Adult Library Services Association.
The series has been published in English as Wandering Son by Fantagraphic Books in hardcover format since July 5, 2011.
Hourou Musuko received an 11-episode anime adaptation which aired in 2011.