Love Stage!!, Vol. 1

…time, gender, whatever barrier is in the way, at least for one of the main leads in the story initially then eventually both. The story focuses on Izumi Sena, an otaku fan of anime/manga [especially magical girls genre] aspiring to be a manga artist [despite a lack of skill] born into a celebrity family, and Ryoma, a one-time past co-actor Izumi meets when they were young for a commercial turned into an A-list actor, and the trials and tribulations they must go through keeps pulling them closer and closer together. The first volume focuses mostly on introducing the main two leads and how they met initially in the past, Izumi’s family background and their dynamics, Izumi’s aspirations and obsessions and Ryoma coming to terms and accepting his feelings for Izumi despite knowing he’s boy after thinking for so long Izumi was a girl. The overall tone of the story though is very light, cute, silly and fun, so not overly serious. Both lead characters are likeable and cute and the author does a great job in presenting the characters and showing how they became that way. Izumi will initially come off as very spoiled and childish but as the manga progresses you find out it’s due to how he was raised and sheltered [specially by his older brother Shogo and Rei, a manager to the family agency]. Izumi for the most part is somewhat of a reflection of how youth idealizes careers, goals and future. Ryoma on the other hand is a little more grounded then Izumi, at least in regards to the idea of working hard towards feasible goals. The art is great. I find Eiki art to be somewhat distinct compared to other yaoi artist in regards to the character designs [especially how she draws the faces]. In this volume there’s sexual activity, however, it’s used in a way to develop the storyline, not just for the sake of throwing it in. If you enjoyed Junjou Romantica or Sekaiichi Hatsukoi, I highly recommend picking up Love Stage. It’s a charming yaoi love comedy and endearing characters and nice art.

It's consistent and fun. I found it believable (for the most part). The story's tight and the animation wonderful. Just a little sex to keep me turning the pages, but not so much that that's all there is to the story. There's room for the plot to develop!

I think it's very appropriate to use cute to describe this Manga. It makes for a very fun and entertaining read. Its more on the lighter side, and has a way of making you laugh. I'm rather glad the author decided to not have our protagonist dress up as a female, and keep that as part of the main plot.

I saw the anime before I got the manga. The characters were so awesome in the anime, I needed to know what happened to them. As always, the characters were more fleshed out in the manga, but the anime did a really good job bringing them to life. Not sure if it was the story or the art or just the incredible blend of the two, but I enjoyed every moment of this series. And even though it was a bit of a fairy tale, there was a subtle realism, that humanized the characters and enhanced the good feels of romance. Well worth the read. Hope there's a follow up story. And really hope that we can get the side story of the manager and the brother in English version.

Came with a fold but it’s fine

Sweet story. I came across the anime on Crunchyroll first. After watching it, I began reading the manga online. It was so we'll written that I had to buy all 7 volumes on amazon!

It has a cute storyline so far, the artwork is beautiful, and the characters are attractive! I finished this in a day, and can’t wait to order the next volume.

Great story with lovable characters. Izumi is adorable as hell and I can't blame Ryouma for falling for that cutie. Can't wait to see how things will work out for them.

I read this online and loved it, so I knew I had to have it. Even if you don't usually like BL this is a really good place to start.

I love this manga! I find it hilarious and drama-free, which it's something great when you don't need a heavy plot. It's nice and fluffy.

Me encanta la historia, es divertida y el arte es fantastico, no puedo esperar para comprar el resto de los volumenes

Was drawn in by the anime and when I found out about the manga I just had to get it, was not disappointed. The story's just as amazing the romance is more in depth, if you've watched the anime you'll understand how you want it to be more in-depth! overall I really loved this series can't wait to get more hopefully it will go on longer than the anime and make my heart melt even more :D

Saw the anime, wondered "hmm, would the manga be much different" so I went ahead and bought it. Glad I did, the anime stopped just when it was getting good, the manga has no hesitations.