I have never felt so compelled to write a review on a manga until I read this masterpiece. I feel very much reborn as a person - it is such a refreshing feeling. I don't think I can put it completely in words on how to describe this manga.

You don't have to appreciate the subject of art to love this beautiful piece of storytelling. It is so well paced and it's sense of progression is perfect for our MC, Yaguchi Yatora.

From his struggle of searching for something he's passionate about as he transitions from HS to College, finding a career or major. As many students are, finding that ONE thing you want to do, is hard for many- truly relatable.
The MC, a honor-roll delinquent, falls in love with art. He goes from a apathetic teen, thinking dimly about his future, to blooming into a wonderful and caring individual pursuing his newfound dreams.

BUT he has NO experience with art. This is where you go, ok so he's gonna magically become a genius painter? - Nope. You see him overcome his challenges, take in resources, improve himself, practice, practice, practice. He FULLY devotes himself to art and accepts that he ISN'T a genius and there are those naturally better than him, but walks his path straight on, with no regrets.

All the relationships in this manga feel so real, so caring, so heartfelt. All his support from his parents, best friends (omg they're the best), and fellow artist are truly a great support system for him.

This coming of age story makes my heart melt and I literally cried at chapter 26, watching his whole journey.

This manga definitely deserved its awards:
"Winner of the 13th Manga Taisho Award in 2020.
Winner of the 44th Kodansha Manga Awards for best general manga in 2020."