* . *
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Monday, October 6, 2025
Earth-News
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    Charlie Hunnam Reflects on Playing a Serial Killer in Monster: The Ed Gein Story – Yahoo

    Charlie Hunnam Reveals the Dark Challenges of Playing a Serial Killer in Monster: The Ed Gein Story

    “Reba” cast, then and now: See the stars 24 years later (and who’s reunited for another show) – Yahoo

    “Reba” cast, then and now: See the stars 24 years later (and who’s reunited for another show) – Yahoo

    Why Taylor Swift Name-Dropped Elizabeth Taylor in Her New Album – Yahoo

    Here’s Why Taylor Swift Dropped Elizabeth Taylor’s Name in Her New Album

    Al Roker Gives Olivia Dean an Unexpected ‘New Job’ on the ‘Today’ Show – Yahoo

    Al Roker Shocks Olivia Dean with an Exciting New Role on the ‘Today’ Show

    Books about the arts and some haunts for a Denton October – Denton Record-Chronicle

    Uncover Artistic Treasures and Spooky Adventures to Experience in Denton This October

    Taylor Swift Releases New Album The Life of a Showgirl : Listen and Read the Full Credits – Yahoo

    Taylor Swift Releases New Album The Life of a Showgirl : Listen and Read the Full Credits – Yahoo

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    Forget Cowbells. Cows Wear High-Tech Collars Now. – The New York Times

    Ditch the Cowbells: Discover the High-Tech Collars Transforming Cattle Care

    What the Recent Price Surge Means for Figure Technology Solutions After SEC Settlement – Yahoo Finance

    What the Recent Price Surge Reveals About Figure Technology Solutions Following SEC Settlement

    MAC Brings iPad Technology to Football Sidelines Across All 13 Member Schools – Sports Video Group

    MAC Brings iPad Technology to Football Sidelines Across All 13 Member Schools – Sports Video Group

    Technology Is Becoming More Important Than Humans In CX – No Jitter

    Technology Is Becoming More Important Than Humans In CX – No Jitter

    A Tech Expo Shows What China Can Make, but Not Who’ll Buy It All – The New York Times

    Inside China’s Tech Expo: Cutting-Edge Innovations Face Uncertain Demand

    Steampunk Metal Oval Technology Sense Sunglasses Personality Handmade Chain Multicolor Sunglasses UV400 – The San Joaquin Valley Sun

    Steampunk Metal Oval Sunglasses with Handmade Multicolor Chain – Bold UV400 Protection and Unique Style

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    Charlie Hunnam Reflects on Playing a Serial Killer in Monster: The Ed Gein Story – Yahoo

    Charlie Hunnam Reveals the Dark Challenges of Playing a Serial Killer in Monster: The Ed Gein Story

    “Reba” cast, then and now: See the stars 24 years later (and who’s reunited for another show) – Yahoo

    “Reba” cast, then and now: See the stars 24 years later (and who’s reunited for another show) – Yahoo

    Why Taylor Swift Name-Dropped Elizabeth Taylor in Her New Album – Yahoo

    Here’s Why Taylor Swift Dropped Elizabeth Taylor’s Name in Her New Album

    Al Roker Gives Olivia Dean an Unexpected ‘New Job’ on the ‘Today’ Show – Yahoo

    Al Roker Shocks Olivia Dean with an Exciting New Role on the ‘Today’ Show

    Books about the arts and some haunts for a Denton October – Denton Record-Chronicle

    Uncover Artistic Treasures and Spooky Adventures to Experience in Denton This October

    Taylor Swift Releases New Album The Life of a Showgirl : Listen and Read the Full Credits – Yahoo

    Taylor Swift Releases New Album The Life of a Showgirl : Listen and Read the Full Credits – Yahoo

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    Forget Cowbells. Cows Wear High-Tech Collars Now. – The New York Times

    Ditch the Cowbells: Discover the High-Tech Collars Transforming Cattle Care

    What the Recent Price Surge Means for Figure Technology Solutions After SEC Settlement – Yahoo Finance

    What the Recent Price Surge Reveals About Figure Technology Solutions Following SEC Settlement

    MAC Brings iPad Technology to Football Sidelines Across All 13 Member Schools – Sports Video Group

    MAC Brings iPad Technology to Football Sidelines Across All 13 Member Schools – Sports Video Group

    Technology Is Becoming More Important Than Humans In CX – No Jitter

    Technology Is Becoming More Important Than Humans In CX – No Jitter

    A Tech Expo Shows What China Can Make, but Not Who’ll Buy It All – The New York Times

    Inside China’s Tech Expo: Cutting-Edge Innovations Face Uncertain Demand

    Steampunk Metal Oval Technology Sense Sunglasses Personality Handmade Chain Multicolor Sunglasses UV400 – The San Joaquin Valley Sun

    Steampunk Metal Oval Sunglasses with Handmade Multicolor Chain – Bold UV400 Protection and Unique Style

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
Earth-News
No Result
View All Result
Home Entertainment

After We Gazed at the Starry Sky Manga Volume 1 Review

October 16, 2023
in Entertainment
After We Gazed at the Starry Sky Manga Volume 1 Review
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

It’s always good – and important – to see representation in our fiction. It can help those of us who don’t quite fit the mold of “normal” to find solace and enhance our imaginations, to show that no matter who we are, we can have adventures. Bisco Kida’s BL romance After We Gazed at the Starry Sky stars a protagonist who uses a wheelchair; graphic designer Subaru was born paralyzed below the knees and has used a chair his entire life. While this sort of disability isn’t as rare to see in romance fiction as it once was (speaking of romance as a global genre), it’s still important to have it on the page.

With that said, however, this volume does come with a couple of big “buts” that need to be mentioned. There’s a definite air of Tougo playing the role of able-bodied savior at times, showing Subaru that he is just as capable as anyone of going out and doing things. It isn’t egregious beyond the mere fact of its existence within the book; Subaru is living a full life before he meets Tougo and there’s mention that his parents have offered to take him on trips and that he was the one who declined. This could easily lead to an interpretation of Subaru’s anxiety holding him back rather than his physical body, and sometimes anxiety does need a supportive person to help you out of its fog. For me the larger issue is how Tougo physically interacts with Subaru: he moves Subaru’s wheelchair (and therefore Subaru) without permission and lifts him out of it without asking. It’s clearly meant to be a white knight moment, and Subaru doesn’t make any objections, but it’s still unsettling and can be read less as romantic and more as Tougo infantilizing Subaru. It’s not to say that it ruins the entire book, but it’s something to be aware of, and if you’re looking for a more grounded approach to a romance with a disabled lead, I’d go with Perfect World over this one. (And if you’re not sure why this isn’t okay, check out A Quick and Easy Guide to Sex and Disability by A. Andrews.)

Those issues are out of the way, After We Gazed at the Starry Sky’s first volume is very sweet. Subaru is a successful graphic designer whose friend Akari is more than aware of his burning fanboy crush on astrophotographer Tougo, and when the planetarium she works at (for? It’s never quite clear what Akari’s job is) is preparing a collaboration with him, she asks Subaru to design the advertising pamphlet for the show. Subaru is beyond excited, and when Akari surprises him with Tougo in the flesh at the show preview, Subaru can barely get words out. Tougo is both touched and intensely embarrassed to meet someone who loves his work so much, and the two quickly form a friendship, which unsurprisingly builds into something more.

The story succeeds in showing how both Tougo and Subaru help each other to grow as people. Tougo has been resistant to photographing people since his mother died, and the plot is smart enough to frame this less as a true restriction to his success and more as a way that he hasn’t yet fully processed his grief. He indeed prefers skyscapes to human subjects, but even with that personal preference, there’s something more going on beneath the surface. Subaru helps him to understand that and to work through it simply by listening and being supportive and enthusiastic about anything that Tougo cares to take pictures of. His unconditional fondness only grows as he gets to know the other man as a person rather than just an artist he idolizes, and that’s lovely to see. Tougo, on the other hand, tries to offer Subaru not just opportunities to go more places, but also the reassurance that using a wheelchair doesn’t restrict him from traveling to remote locations. Despite some of the previously outlined issues, we see Tougo learning to understand Subaru’s life more and more the longer they know each other and trying to accommodate him without being condescending. Both men come to care about who the other is as a person rather than just being defined by what they do for work or how they get around.

Kida’s art is easy to read and pleasant to look at. It does a particularly nice job of showing the men getting more comfortable with each other without having to spell it out in block letters, and if body language isn’t always perfect, it is easy to see them shifting from friendship to love. There is one nonexplicit sex scene at the end of the volume, but otherwise, this is very tame, with barely even any kissing and most of the romantic action coming across in their words. All in all, this is a very soft, sweet story, and if the things mentioned at the beginning of this review aren’t dealbreakers, it’s a cozy read.

Disclosure: Kadokawa World Entertainment (KWE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Kadokawa Corporation, is the majority owner of Anime News Network, LLC. Yen Press, BookWalker Global, and J-Novel Club are subsidiaries of KWE.

>>> Read full article>>>
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source : AnimeNewsNetwork – https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/after-we-gazed-at-the-starry-sky/manga-volume-1/.202501

Tags: AfterentertainmentGazed
Previous Post

Yen Press Licenses Sword Art Online Progressive Canon of the Golden Rule, Classroom for Heroes, 11 More Light Novels

Next Post

Undead Unluck TV Anime Casts Yui Ishikawa, Jun Fukushima

Explore a bird database with 11,500 species – Popular Science

Discover a Stunning Bird Database Featuring 11,500 Species

October 6, 2025
South Shore broker funded ‘extravagant lifestyle’ with $11.6 million taken from clients and colleagues, prosecutors say – Boston.com

South Shore broker funded ‘extravagant lifestyle’ with $11.6 million taken from clients and colleagues, prosecutors say – Boston.com

October 6, 2025
QRG Capital Management Inc. Purchases 9,519 Shares of Marvell Technology, Inc. $MRVL – MarketBeat

QRG Capital Management Takes Bold Step by Acquiring 9,519 Shares of Marvell Technology

October 6, 2025
Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo fumble away a Giant opportunity vs. Saints – Yahoo Sports

Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo fumble away a Giant opportunity vs. Saints – Yahoo Sports

October 6, 2025
‘The World Report’ of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – KSL TV 5

Inside The World Report: Exploring the Impact of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

October 6, 2025
Thai Airways Launches New Premium Economy on Flights From Most Visited City in the World – Aviation A2Z

Thai Airways Launches New Premium Economy on Flights From Most Visited City in the World – Aviation A2Z

October 6, 2025
Charlie Hunnam Reflects on Playing a Serial Killer in Monster: The Ed Gein Story – Yahoo

Charlie Hunnam Reveals the Dark Challenges of Playing a Serial Killer in Monster: The Ed Gein Story

October 6, 2025
Pre-rolls, education and industry optimism: Takeaways from Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit 2025 – Cleveland.com

Pre-rolls, Education, and Industry Optimism: Top Insights from the Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit 2025

October 6, 2025
‘Rage’ politics the latest hurdle for GOP to clear; how prior battles made conservatives stronger: Dave Brat – Fox News

How ‘Rage’ Politics Is Transforming the GOP and Fueling Conservative Determination

October 6, 2025
EarthTalk – Why do eco-advocates consider backyard gardens so crucial to conservation? – Kiowa County Press

How Backyard Gardens Are Becoming the Heart of Conservation Efforts

October 5, 2025

Categories

Archives

October 2025
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031  
« Sep    
Earth-News.info

The Earth News is an independent English-language daily published Website from all around the World News

Browse by Category

  • Business (20,132)
  • Ecology (853)
  • Economy (874)
  • Entertainment (21,748)
  • General (17,439)
  • Health (9,916)
  • Lifestyle (887)
  • News (22,149)
  • People (875)
  • Politics (885)
  • Science (16,085)
  • Sports (21,375)
  • Technology (15,855)
  • World (857)

Recent News

Explore a bird database with 11,500 species – Popular Science

Discover a Stunning Bird Database Featuring 11,500 Species

October 6, 2025
South Shore broker funded ‘extravagant lifestyle’ with $11.6 million taken from clients and colleagues, prosecutors say – Boston.com

South Shore broker funded ‘extravagant lifestyle’ with $11.6 million taken from clients and colleagues, prosecutors say – Boston.com

October 6, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

Go to mobile version