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Otomen

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Otomen
Otomen

Masculinity meets adorable secrets in high school.

"Otomen" playfully bucks traditional gender norms, focusing on a protagonist who defies societal expectations. Asuka's struggle to reconcile his love for traditionally feminine things with his masculine image makes for both a comedic and touching story. If you've ever felt boxed in by the roles others expect you to play, this manga might just speak directly to your heart.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9789812699633
Related Collections: Romance, Graphic Novels/Comics/Manga, Young Adult
Related Topics: Contemporary Romance, Humor, Coming of Age, High School, Teen, Young Adult Contemporary

Description

Stotic, cool and aloof, National School Kendo Champion Asuka Masamune is revered by the entire student body as the epitome of a man's man. But behind his alpha male facade hides a secret inclination for all things cute and adorable!
 

Masculinity meets adorable secrets in high school.

"Otomen" playfully bucks traditional gender norms, focusing on a protagonist who defies societal expectations. Asuka's struggle to reconcile his love for traditionally feminine things with his masculine image makes for both a comedic and touching story. If you've ever felt boxed in by the roles others expect you to play, this manga might just speak directly to your heart.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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