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Shonen note: boy soprano. 1  Cover Image Book Book

Shonen note: boy soprano. 1 / Yuhki Kamatani ; translation, Rose Padgett ; lettering Sara Linsley

Kamatani, Yuhki, (author,, illustrator.). Padgett, Rose (Translator), (translator.). Linsley, Sara, (letterer.).

Record details

  • ISBN: 1646515013
  • ISBN: 9781646515011
  • Physical Description: 224 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC, [2022]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Translated from the Japanese.
"First published in Japan in 2011 by Koodansha Ltd., Tokyo."--Colophon.
Reads from right to left.
Summary, etc.:
"A poignant coming-of-age series that's moving and musical from the creator of Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare! Yutaka is a boy treasured by his choir for his beautiful, soprano voice. But what will he do when the inevitable arrives, and his voice starts to deepen? Perfect for fans of Kageki Shojo!!, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken, Blue Period, and Boys Run the Riot. Yutaka Aoi is sweet, sensitive, and loves singing...so much so that he can't help but be brought to tears whenever he listens to beautiful music. He also has a talent few boys have: he can sing soprano. So when Yutaka overhears his middle school's choir group perform, he can't resist joining in. Inspired by the angelic sound of Yutaka's voice, the choir eagerly accepts him into their ranks. But when Yutaka's voice begins to change as he enters puberty, the journey ahead will be one of self-discovery and reflection for not only himself, but also for those around him."-- Amazon.com.
Target Audience Note:
Rated: Teen 13+.
Language Note:
In English.
Subject: Middle school students > Japan > Comic books, strips, etc.
Choirboys > Comic books, strips, etc.
Voice, Change of > Comic books, strips, etc.
Puberty > Comic books, strips, etc.
Genre: Graphic novels.
Comics (Graphic works)
Coming-of-age comics.
Manga.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at GRPL.

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0 current holds with 1 total copy.

Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Main Teen Graphic Novel Kamatani v.1 (Text) 31307025392566 Teen Graphic Novel Available -

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Shonen Note: Boy Soprano 1
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Shonen Note: Boy Soprano 1

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From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.

From Kamatani, the creator of the Harvey-nominated Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, comes this gorgeously illustrated manga that captures the bittersweetness of youth with joy and contemplation. When Yutaka Aoi enters middle school, he is overcome with emotion when he hears the choir sing. Struck by his passion for music and his rare and beautiful soprano voice, the choir quickly brings Yutaka into their group. As they learn that Yutaka has a uniquely strong reaction to all sounds, his peers come to accept him and his rare traits and personality. Conflict arises as Yutaka's talent brings opportunity for not just the choir but also Yutaka himself. The fleeting nature of Yutaka's soprano voice means his time is precious, and it seems he will need to make choices about what to prioritize. The gentle and soft artwork is almost melancholy, as characters consistently remind the reader that Yutaka's gift will eventually go away when he begins puberty. The true wonder of this manga is how a silent medium sings, lulling the reader from page to page. Yutaka's vibrant and all-encompassing emotional connection to sound is conveyed with extreme care, bringing forth a sense of wonder and ecstasy. Beautiful and lyrical, this is a reflection on the fleeting quality of youth and a celebration of the sublime nature of music.


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