Spring Fever

Deux is one of the new yaoi publishers who have a flare for translating. I bought my copy of Spring Fever on a whim while browsing for some yaoi novels. At first a little hesitant about the art because I'm not so used to this type of author's work, I bought it and read it. I was amazed at the complex plots the art was fine as well and didn't come off as simplistic as I had originally thought in fact I really liked it. Spring Fever has two stories and these stories were absolutely amazing. It's one of the few manga out there where the art is there just to guide and the story actually stands out! I recommend this to everyone, both stories are unlike any I have ever read and I pride myself on having read mostly everything involving m/m scenarios it's one manga you'll proudly set on top of your bookshelf with pride and care.

When I first held this manga, I wasn't sure as to whether I would really enjoy it or not. However, after the first few pages, I just couldn't put the manga down until I was finished! The quirky main character that seems to love whatever is in the now and has such an open and animated personality that brings a great comedic theme to the manga. I really like the bonding between the characters and the way that the typical "seme=older and uke=younger" role is discarded with. A great read that I have recommended to all my manga-loving friends.

Spring Fever about an 18 year old man falling for a widower with a kid is excellent It is Yaoi done right. Emotional, angst filled, comical, heartwarming and sweet, it is an absorbing story from the beginning. Twenty years separate the 2 men but their love is convincing and the last few pages are so well done. The ending could have gone either way and I am just glad the mangaka decides to satisfy the sappy reader like me. Wildman Blues about 2 childhood friends, one gay while the other straight, eventually becoming lovers sound familiar. But this mangaka tells it so well that the story is distinct and very enjoyable. Naoki the flamboyant gay is such an endearing uke and he certainly deserves a break in life. Wonderful main and side characters in both stories by this talented mangaka. An excellent addition to my collection indeed.

For all those Yugi Yamada fans out there, you will definitely love "Spring Fever." There is the usual trademark slap-stick comedy, emotional depth, and intense physical action! All within a forbidden or unconventional setting--in this case, the relationship between a younger man and a much older partner ^_^ I especially love the comedic scenes, which does not deter any of the emotional depth and social consciousness that I find so endearing and interesting in Yamada's works. The second story was equally enjoyable and has to do with childhood romance (between guys) as well as the social hurdles one has to go through when "coming out" so to speak. Yaoi fans will definitely not be disappointed with this one-shot manga!