Blue Period – Momiji Books

Blue Period, Vol. 17

Momiji Books — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:15:33 +0000

The final project for the second-year students was a “two-person show,” where students chose an artist to create an exhibition with. Yatora eventually chose Andy Warhol as his partner and dove into Kabuki-cho nightlife for research. His host club billboard piece was well-received, and his yearning to become an artist now grows even stronger…

Blue Period, Vol. 16

Momiji Books — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:10:10 +0000

Despite placing in his first-ever art competition with the work he completed in Hiroshima, Yatora continues to struggle with his skills and identity, even going so far as to question his future in the art world. This is only made worse by a new assignment where he must set up a show with an artist of his choice. However, never one to back down from a challenge, Yatora decides to prepare by working part-time in a seemingly foreign world where “drowning” may be just what he needs to succeed…

Blue Period Box Set, Vol. 1

Momiji Books — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 03:10:57 +0000

Yatora is the perfect high school student, with good grades and lots of friends. It’s an effortless performance, and, ultimately… a dull one. But he wanders into the art room one day, and a lone painting captures his eye, awakening him to a kind of beauty he never knew. Compelled and consumed, he dives in headfirst—and he’s about to learn how savage and unforgiving art can be… This premium slipcase collects the first six volumes of the acclaimed manga and an exclusive, 16-page coloring booklet!

Blue Period, Vol. 15

Momiji Books — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 03:05:57 +0000

As they continue their stay in Hiroshima and work on their competition and exhibition pieces, Yatora and his classmates grapple with the legacy of Machiko Sanada’s untimely death. While Yatora struggles in his mind and on the canvas, Yakumo and the others contend with the specter of the person who brought them together. However, through these challenges come surprising outcomes that set Yatora and Yakumo down paths of artistic and spiritual growth. New students no longer, they forge ahead on the journey toward adulthood.

Blue Period, Vol. 14

Momiji Books — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 03:00:55 +0000

For their second summer at TUA, Yatora and his art school friends stay at Momoyo’s family temple. There, Yatora enters an art contest with hopes for the cash prize and a professional debut. However, as he works on his piece, he learns of Yakumo’s friend Machiko—a remarkable young artist whose flame was extinguished too early.

Blue Period, Vol. 13

Momiji Books — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 06:05:12 +0000

Thanks to the influence of the guru-like leader of NO MARKs, Yatora is ready to return to TUA with a fresh perspective and renewed love for art—until a series of jarring events makes Yatora question his recent choices. But as he considers what is right or wrong in his pursuit of art, he finds the inspiration to take a bold new approach to his assignment on “guilt.”

Blue Period, Vol. 12

Momiji Books — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 06:00:43 +0000

Story and Art by Tsubasa Yamaguchi
Release January 24, 2023
ISBN-13 9781646515677
Length 192 pages
Series Blue Period
Category Manga
Age Rating Teen Plus

Blue Period, Vol. 11

Momiji Books — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:50:20 +0000

Story and Art by Tsubasa Yamaguchi
Release November 29, 2022
ISBN-13 9781646515660
Length 192 pages
Series Blue Period
Category Manga
Age Rating Teen Plus

Blue Period, Vol. 10

Momiji Books — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:45:19 +0000

ART-MAKING Yatora prepares for the first-year show, where he'll have to pass an open review from intimidating professors and celebrity guest lecturers. To make matters worse, the self-directed nature of the assignment is more stifling than freeing, and he's no longer sure: Does he even like art? Why did he ever start? An all-nighter in Shibuya may hold the answer, but Yatora's not with his usual boys...

Blue Period, Vol. 9

Momiji Books — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:40:17 +0000

Story and Art by Tsubasa Yamaguchi
Release September 20, 2022
ISBN-13 9781646513956
Length 192 pages
Series Blue Period
Category Manga
Age Rating Teen Plus