放浪息子 (Wandering Son)
Summary
The story depicts a young student named Shuichi Nitori, described by the author as a transgender girl, and Shuichi’s friend Yoshino Takatsuki, described as a transgender boy. The series deals with issues such as being transgender, gender identity, and the beginning of puberty.
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Personal Opinion
I watched the anime adaption, and found it to be really interesting and mature. It had some of the most realistic characters I had seen in an anime.
Pros and Cons for the Book Club
Pros
- Unique story.
- Strong character development.
Cons
- Long series, so we’ll only get a taste of the overall story.
- No furigana (though it doesn’t look like the kanji is that bad).
- The premise could be a little niche.
Pictures
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