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Loveless - Manga Review
05 May 2024
Kitsune
Take a mesmerizing dive into mystery and romance of Loveless.
Despite having a short life-span and being published over two decades ago, 'Loveless' by Yun Kouga, still continues to captivate readers even 20 years after its launch.
Originally published in 2002 by TokyoPop, Loveless takes readers on a spellbinding journey through a world where love and battle intertwine in mysterious ways... With its blend of fantasy, romance, and psychological intrigue, its a story that still holds up in the modern age of manga.
As with most anime, manga, and kawaii culture, characters in Loveless are born with cat-ears and tails!
In volumes one and two of the series, readers are introduced to Ritsuka Aoyagi, a young boy dealing with the mysterious death of his brother. Ritsuka meets Soubi Agatsuma (no relation to Zenitsu from Demon Slayer!), who claims to be a 'fighter' assigned to protect him.
The bond between Ritsuka and Soubi deepen as they uncover the secrets surrounding his brother's murder, he forms an unexpected bond with Soubi setting the stage for an intricate tale of love and destiny.
Volume 2 delves deeper into Ritsuka and Soubi's complex relationship, as they navigate the mysterious battlefield known as 'Septimal Moon'. Sprinkled with comedic moments between the duo, Kouga's masterful storytelling and evocative artwork draws readers deeper into the world of Loveless, blurring the lines between duty and desire.
Despite the considerable BL (Boys Love) themes in Loveless, Yun Kouga herself stated that she doesn't personally consider the series as 'Boys Love', and that the focus is more on relationships themselves and the dynamics between people, regardless if they are straight or gay. Through a modern lens, the manga definitely hints LGBT themes.
With its richly developed characters, and charming artwork, Loveless feels like a hidden-gem within the world of manga.
Despite its age, Loveless captures moments of what true friendship, and love, is about, which is timeless and resonant as ever.
Images from VIZ MEDIA