Yagate Kimi ni Naru

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Des alternatives: English: Bloom Into You
Synonyms: YagaKimi, Eventually, I Will Become You
Japanese: やがて君になる
Auteur: Nakatani, Nio
Taper: Manga
Volumes: 8
Chapitres: 50
Statut: Finished
Publier: 2015-04-27 to 2019-09-27
Sérialisation: Dengeki Daioh

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Des alternatives: English: Bloom Into You
Synonyms: YagaKimi, Eventually, I Will Become You
Japanese: やがて君になる
Auteur: Nakatani, Nio
Taper: Manga
Volumes: 8
Chapitres: 50
Statut: Finished
Publier: 2015-04-27 to 2019-09-27
Sérialisation: Dengeki Daioh
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Yuu Koito has always enjoyed romance manga and love songs. She clings to them with the hope that she will one day experience a love story of her own—one that will sweep her off her feet and make her heart flutter. However, reality is often disappointing. When a classmate from junior high confesses his feelings to her, Yuu finds that she feels nothing. Unable to give him an answer, she becomes convinced that she is unable to fall in love.

One day, on her way to the student council room, Yuu encounters the council's president, Touko Nanami, turning down a confession from a boy. Inspired by Touko's confidence, Yuu turns to her for help. But when Touko becomes the next person to confess to Yuu, she is confused, yet her heart is set aflutter.

Yagate Kimi ni Naru is a manga about grappling with love and growing up. Will Yuu's long-awaited romance finally begin?

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Yagate Kimi ni Naru review
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Jinjun11
Apr 02, 2021
(Both the manga and the anime are absolutely worth your time and this recommendation touches on both and what makes each unique.)

Bloom into You follows 15 year old Yuu in her first year of high school. She loves to read shojo manga and finds joy in seeing romances unfold in the pages of those stories, but she feels a deep frustration and guilt in her inability to reach and grasp those emotions herself. She understands the meaning behind the words, but the words are never 'hers'. When she confides in her senpai, Touko Nanami, about how to react to a confession from an old friend, Yuu's ecstatic to find someone who's also never fallen in love then confused and initially distraught to see Nanami quickly developing an attraction to her. Behind the front of student council formalities, Yuu and Nanami's relationship leaps from mere friendship to an odd, doting one-sided romance whose form wobbles and bends as both characters become more and more intimately familiar with how the other thinks, what kind of a person they are and the secrets they keep locked deep inside. Bloom into You, or "Eventually, I'll become you" (the less artful, blunter and more accurate translation of the Japanese title) is unique in that both Yuu and Nanami are drawn to the other girl's current self whilst chasing desperately to reinvent themselves, and that brings in a lot of fascinating questions about the difficulty of love in the face of change, sustaining a relationship with someone becoming a different 'them' to who you fell for.

I think the singular aspect of this series that this series absolutely nails is its characters. Almost all of the side characters are brimming with personality even when they get very little time to shine (there's more than just these but i'll keep to just three for the sake of being concise and dodging side characters whose appeal is best explained in more spoilerific terms)- Koyomi's a budding writer absorbed in writing a novel, at the expense of her sleep and schoolwork. Rei, Yuu's older sister, cottons on to Yuu's bubbling feelings and the broad strokes of the complexion of Yuu's dynamic with Nanami relatively early on and she's a very accepting and wholesome figure throughout the story. Maki's an asexual boy on the student council who takes great pride in watching Yuu care more and more for Nanami, cheering her on from the sidelines.

The side characters help ground the world and origins of the main characters, the real stars of the show. Yuu's quickly become one of my favourite protagonists in this medium and I don't quite have the words to place why. Part of it's the commitment to candidness and the deep mining of her thought process, something afforded to Nanami and Sayaka to an admirable degree too but pushed to 11 for the protagonist from whose perspective the story is told. As someone with a history of depression, the imagery of sinking and being unable to reach your feelings at the surface/trying to take flight but being tethered to the ground struck a personal chord, that's certainly a part of the affinity I have with her. There's also the unique way Bloom constructs her exclusion as self-inflicted and separates her from caring, loving friends not by their malice or ignorance but an aversion to confessing her experiences to people that couldn't be able to relate. More so than that, in a way I can't quite word, I feel a little piece of myself sparking, alive on the screen (or paper) when I watch (or read), a me I hadn't met before. Yuu is a me I'd be proud to become some day, and a person I couldn't be more thankful that I met.

Yuu may be outstanding, but Nanami more than pulls her weight too and her constant pressing and prodding of Yuu's limits, her fluctuation between her public and private faces, and the lifelike, human realism allotted to her mental health are another core artery in the heart of Bloom's appeal. Nanami isn't the perfect model student she'd like you to believe her to be, and it's convincingly conveyed that her academic, posh and pretty front is little more than a fragile facade. It inspires who she lets in under her armor: Yuu, whose inability to see anyone else as 'special' is a captivating reprieve to Nanami from her act; and her longtime friend, student council colleague and amazing third main character Sayaka Saeki, a trustworthy and perceptive friend who knows her boundaries and is fine not to tread any further than that despite the love she feels for Nanami. It's in supporting characters like Saeki where the series interacts most with sexuality, talking about how a bad experience can lead to repression and conveying the need for more and more representation to normalise homosexuality for kids just coming to terms with it. Surprisingly the main narrative doesn't really discuss homosexuality or the surrounding climate around it at all, beyond a little line near the beginning where Yuu's surprised about how comfortable she is with the concept of dating a woman, and a later line where Rei thinks about different family members and how accepting they would be in the situation that Yuu and Nanami's started publicly dating.

Bloom is a lot about tiptoeing around the philosophies that Nanami internalised in the wake of her past and building up to a point where softly, with love and care, the two of them can talk it out and confront those beliefs in a soft, careful and nurturing manner to work past them. It's more of a character study than a romance (certainly so for most of the parts covered by the show, at least) partly because of its focus on mental health. It asks its characters 'does the person you care for need a friend rather than a lover right now?' It's respectful and nuanced in its portrayal of mental health, it's not minimising, stigmatising or stereotyping, and its all about the long process of moving past such issues with the help of a few good friends.

To compare the manga and anime, first off I wanted to cover the dimensions of art and sound. The manga is better in that it captures emotion in its facial expressions in a much more subtle, precise and consistent way that makes the anime in certain scenes look sloppy in comparison and hamstrings the manga's outstanding
success at communicating detail with 'show don't tell'. The art in the anime is propped up by the backgrounds and the richness of the colour palette (both of which are absolutely gorgeous). The voice acting in the Japanese dub is genuinely stellar, emotional and personal and serves to compensate for where the animation of characters faces would dissolve the emotional punch of the manga. Michiru Oshima's soundtrack also serves to build a serene, mundane and peaceful atmosphere in the background to Yuu and Nanami's daily lives. It also knows when to shut up, and gains power in its scarcity and measured usage- some of the most powerful scenes in the anime are silent and punctuated by shrill, unforgettable sound design. Keep an eye (and ear) out every time you notice a train.

The anime is notably slower-paced than the manga (which can cause quite a whiplash when reading the rest after you complete the anime, especially because the ending few chapters are really rushed. I'll get to that). This works wonders in the first two episodes, where it languishes in the beautiful atmospheres it concocts, lives in the moments it creates and eases the viewer into the series better than the manga does. But in the middle of the series this serves to artificially slow down a manga that has found a more balanced and effective rhythm and makes it drag more than it should, though this is by no means a colossal flaw.

The anime was only adapted for one cour and past where the anime ends the manga hurtles at a breakneck pace for nearly twenty chapters, never stopping or taking the resolution of a story arc as an excuse to slow down and smell the roses, expanding upon the lovingly rendered but largely ignored cast of side characters. I think that's a big mistake. And the way that arc was resolved seemed odd in how little tension there was in its conclusion. It seems to me that 1) Nio Nakatani chose too simple an ending because they wanted to see characters they loved end in a completely tied up, happy manner in disregard of an accurate simulation of what would have happened in a situation like that if treated on its own terms, or 2) Nio Nakatani was rushing to conclude the series rapidly in a short number of chapters for some reason. What we got was great but truncated, riddled with large gaps unnaturally unfilled. It also means it's reasonably unlikely we're going to get a Bloom into You season 2 as there's not enough chapters to fit a cour- though a season 2 would certainly work given some well-written and placed filler. Adapting some of the short stories in the Bloom into You Comic Anthology would be a great start for that (12 other mangaka drew a chapter of manga each as a fanfiction about parts of the Bloom cast. It's inconsistent but beautiful, the cheesecake chapter especially is brilliant. It's worth a read once you're finished with the series).

Bloom into You is a gorgeous yuri romance demonstrating a masterful talent in building and breaking down multifaceted, layered and human characters, a series I learned a lot about myself from reading, and a series that I'll cherish for years to come.
Yagate Kimi ni Naru review
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Ch1ngy15
Apr 02, 2021
So, I'll be up-front in saying that I have not read a lot of manga, barely a handful of series, and I watched the anime adaptation of YagaKimi before picking up the manga to finish off the story. I'll also be up-front in saying that it is my #1 all-time favorite anime, so its possible I may be a little biased.

An absolutely fantastic yuri story, easily the best one that I am familiar with. The story sort of jumps right into the water with an early confession, but due to Koito Yuu's personality, sexuality and lack of experience she doesn't really know how she feels. Or rather... she doesn't *think* she knows what she feels, consciously. Sub-consciously...? Expecting fireworks, she is disappointed when she feels (or believes she feels) nothing at all, and is left uncertain; she *likes* her senpai that is clear, not just to the reader but to her. But.. does she like her enough?

Nakatani Nio did a superb job with dialogue, pacing and scene set up with YagaKimi, showing a very, very realistic portrayal of teenage first love - uncertainties, fears, anxieties. The characters (mainly Koito Yuu and, later on, Nanami Touko) spend a lot of time on introspection, trying to figure out their emotions and desires while at the same time, wrestling with an over-arcing shadow that seems to hang over the Yuu and Touku and to a lesser extend Saeki Sayaka.

Overall, I think it does a pretty good portray of some labels (heh, we all hate but love labels, right?) within the LGBTQ+ community, though I won't spoil the exact details here - a number of different types of sexuality show up, outside of the usual 'hetero, gay/lesbian' which is pretty great.

This story.. if I wasn't concerned with spoilers I could talk for hours. Moments of joy, sorrow, fear and uncertainty. Jealousy, anger and even depression. But, through it all a slow-building exploration of what it means to not just 'fall in love' but also to CHOOSE to love, and that last part I think is what makes this story extra special. Far too often, in fiction and in life, people will let love slip by them while they wait for that legendary feeling of fireworks, of the instant blossoming of both love and desire, rather than seeing a subtle, quiet love right in front of them and reaching out to grab it.

8 volumes, 45 chapters and honestly, its just not enough. Two anthologies, and still not enough of these wonderful people - maybe we'll get lucky and Nakatani-san will someday decide to revisit Yuu and Touko and the rest.

Once you've read the 45 main-story chapters, I *highly* recommend checking out the anime adaptation - it covers chapters 1 through to 24 in *incredible* detail. Not only were there no scenes from the manga left out, but the scenes present were expanded on and so beautifully constructed, with what feels like a perfect score. TROYCA outdid themselves.

Nakatani Nio outdid herself. I havn't read her other works, but I intend to; that being said, Yagate Kimi ni Naru has set an incredibly high bar.

If you like romance, if you like explorations of not just emotion but also the psychology of being a teen then you really need to read this manga. If you like the yuri genre, then you are absolutely doing yourself a grave disservice if you do not read this. The Citrus manga was great. Kase-san series is fantastic. Bloom, while shorter, tops both of them.
~Alyfox

PS: There are three spin-off light novels, "Regarding Saeki Sayaka", that are also incredible and must-reads for fans of this series. The two anthologies are wonderful, but I've read that they are only somewhat canon, and so you *could* skip them if you really wanted... but, why would you?
Yagate Kimi ni Naru review
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ModusOperandi9
Apr 02, 2021
What we need is a season 2 of this manga since I had to pick this up to know what happens towards the end.

I wrote a review on the anime and seeing how they share similar theme of identity, it’s both great to read or watch the anime. I did both as I really loved the anime and read this afterwards.

Sometimes we question in life who is the real us but the answer isn’t that simple. As we all wear mask as we are a different person to different people and that’s not terrible in itself. There’s different time we need to be different people so it’s easier not for us but for them.
Bloom into you captured that nicely with the play and it basically shares the beautiful overall theme of blooming or blossom. The romance was a plus and the characters are all like able. I didn’t find anyone I hated or couldn’t stand. I enjoyed even the supporting cast and the subplots were nice too. The dialogue and conversation were great on the side.

There’s not much flaw to this that I can see, I mean if you don’t like Yuri then don’t bother reading this. Even if you don’t like Yuri I mean the plot of identity is really what get me curious about this anime as I didn’t watch it before because it was Yuri. And I read this manga mainly because I don’t know if we’ll get a season 2. I recommend watching the anime as they both basically share the same exact thing but I love the music and voice acting and read the second half to finish season 2.

Worth a read if you enjoy the theme of identity and learning to be you. That it’s okay to try to be like someone because others inspire you. It’s okay to change as we all grow eventually and sometimes people grow apart but love binds us forever.
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dragonice061
Apr 02, 2021
Yagate Kimi ni Naru is at the top of my list in the Yuri genre. Unlike most retrospect Yuri manga there's a solid reason why this manga is considered the very best for me.

Plot/Story : The plot itself is significant and very unpredictable which is an element you rarely find in manga nowadays. The originality is the best part of this manga in my opinion. It revolves around 2 girls with very different approach to 'love' and has very different ways of defining it. Whereby one has achieved the ability to love and another has not yet*. As the story progress we see the main protagonist making agonizing decisions questioning herself if she should allow her feelings to flow or to put a stop to it. If she falls in love she will lose her partner. But if she keep her feelings bottled up she would still be with her partner but not be able to express anything. This puts a strain on their relationship and raises questions on whether to suppress her feelings or not. Heart-wrenching and painful to read but very immersive. I rate 10/10

Art : Like many other manga out there the winning card is on the art. Yagate Kimi ni Naru is no different. Its an eye candy for those who enjoy good art. The artist (Nakatani) does the job well and doesn't cut corners. The art style is very manga-like meaning its very common but that doesn't mean it isn't good. Its neat and comfortable for the eyes. I personally really enjoy the art style but feel like there is a slight hint of 'chibi-ness' in the art which really adds to the character. I rate 9/10

Character : Unlike most manga's Yagate Kimi ni Naru's characters are slightly more special. They don't revolve around the plot or the surroundings rather they are THE plot. As you read you don't feel like the characters are purposely placed in the setting but rather the setting works to their characters. There is plenty of character development which is a blast to read. You see progress on the character development thus you see progress on the plot. Same concept ;) I rate 10/10

Enjoyment : Overall my experience has been amazing as i flipped through the pages of this manga. There is no special fan-service or the sort in this manga. Plain and simple, this manga doesn't try to appeal to a specific type of readers but attempts to create their own readers. Partially thats why i think this manga is underrated. This manga takes story-telling differently. The twist and turns happen at the most unexpected moments and more often than once this manga is exploring a different part of a story where many manga have never done. I rate 9/10

Overall : All in all this manga has been an amazing experience. One very big downside is the slow updates. Yes, this manga is still on-going. Updates are very slow but there is still progress in the story. I really wished i had found it after it has been completed just so i can binge read this. I rate 9/10

There's a reason why this manga is on the top of my list and outshines the others and it comes from the realistic originality of the plot. Manga's tend to get real sometimes and Yagate Kimi ni Naru is one of those manga. They raise questions for the readers that leave them thinking twice in real life. It doesn't follow the cliche pattern of the usual shoujo-ai yuri manga but creates a truly different relationship between 2 girls.
Yagate Kimi ni Naru review
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bunny1ov3r6
Apr 02, 2021
Without spoiling too much, Bloom Into You is a heartwarming story about two people learning how to love each other given difficult and unforgiving setbacks. While the show ends off only about half way into the entire manga, its ending is a good place for the animation to end in order to get the audience hooked enough. Yuu's inner strife with herself propels both her and Touko to change in a more positive direction for the two of them, while smoothing out the ridges in their relationship along the way. Unlike other yuri works, this particular piece does a great job of highlighting real aspects and challenges that the lesbian community, or the lgbt community as a whole seems to have with the evolving world; Yuu's father making a comment about having a girlfriend is evident of that in the early volumes. Although the love the two have for each other seems one sided at different points throughout the entire series, the authors do a fine job at having a believable and realistic way that the two come together for their own good.

In terms of side characters, the biggest factors to the enjoyment of this series is definitely Sayaka-san; her connection to Touko and imbalanced acquaintanceship with Yuu (at first) put a strain on the overarching relationship that Touko and Yuu, while giving the audience something to ponder as to what will happen if or when Sayaka decides to do something. In the end however, as much as she wants something to happen or take things into her own hands, Sayaka-san is at the mercy of the power of love between Touko and Yuu, the two proving overtime just how difficult it is to understand the concepts of love, trust, and understanding. Bloom Into You makes a claim on the overall idea of love in today's media and traditional romance works, where typically the audience can see where a relationship might be heading because the show or book sets it up like that in the beginning; however with this piece, there is not a clear "what happens next" moment while reading. Of course one can infer and make educated guesses as to what probably will happen next, but it is the way this story is written with the dynamic of how the characters act based upon interior motives that give the story ambiguity the whole time. At times, Yuu and Touko are wrapped in each others arms but other times are left lying in their beds to wonder what the other will say if she does X instead of Y.

Ultimately, the enjoyment comes from how willing the reader wants to continue to look into the lives of a realistic story of forbidden love; it is a good story depicting the challenges people who do not know what their partner or soulmate will be like, but rather learning how to love oneself and the people that love you. This series truly has changed my outlook on the yuri genre and broke the boundary of having a love story that is clear cut and easy to understand. I would recommend this not for the girl to girl love that this story pitches, but for the complications love can be in general and how one can glean information from just watching these two learn to accept and love each other fully.
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