Hitorijime My Hero Manga Box Set 1 (Vol. 1-6)

I love this series l binged read these, I need more, also the anime was good, give this a try and the anime, you won't regret it!!!!

Received as a gift and I am ecstatic. The box the volumes come in is very sturdy and the graphics on the designs are stunning.

This is more worth it than buying each one individually. So happy I got this

I love the manga

I am rereading the manga currently. I am reviewing the story from book 1-3 which was also where the anime ended back in 2017. "Hitorijime My Hero" is a BL manga created by Memeco Arii. The first English paperback was licensed from Kodansha Comics on January 22, 2019. It started serialization back in February 2012 and is still ongoing. Right now, there are 16 volumes in total, and 15 of them are available in English. I discovered this story on HiDive in November 2018 when the anime first debuted. After watching all 12 episodes, I hoped for another season, but it wasn't possible since the manga was still in the early stages of production. I still hold out hope that the anime will be remastered and completed once the manga concludes. Over the past decade, I've delved into countless anime and manga featuring boylove stories. Among them, Kou and Masa's deep bond captivates me, while the chemistry between Kenny and Asaya is stinking adorable to me. Their tales of passion and connection resonate with me. Did you know that Kenny and Asaya were the ones who kickstarted this whole project? The original manga is titled "Hitorijime My Boyfriend," which follows the characters Ken and Asa. When the anime for "HMH" was in production, they didn't have enough story material yet, so they integrated elements from this manga into the storyline. Although the manga was originally published in 2010, it wasn't released in English until 2021, eleven long years later. My Summary so far: Masahiro "Masa" or "Settie" Setagawa has lost faith in heroes, believing they don't genuinely exist. His skepticism stems from the trouble he has faced, particularly due to his difficult home life. Coerced into joining a gang, he often experiences bullying and is used as a gopher. Not long after becoming the gang's errand boy a notorious vigilante named Kousuke "Kou" Ooshiba, or the "Bear Killer" inadvertently saves him. Kou happens to be the older brother of his best friend Kenny. When Kenny and Masa first met Kou takes Masahiro under his wing as his "underling or sidekick" and promises to protect him which in turn leads Masa to believe in heroes once again. Kousuke has always been the kind of guy who can solve any problem, but Masa was different. After leaving town for a bit to go to uni and kickstart his career, Kou comes back as a well-respected math teacher. Now, he's Masa and Kenny's homeroom and math teacher. Being around each other again makes Kou and Masa realize there's something more between them, turning their usual teacher-student vibe into a deeper, forbidden romance. This gets complicated with their 12-year age gap and the power dynamics at play. The story dives into their struggles with identity, tough family situations, and the messy realities of their changing relationship. Kensuke "Kenny" Ohshiba is just a fun-loving, upbeat high school guy. He’s super adorable and always looking out for his family, whether they’re related by blood or not. He’s been buddies with Asaya Hasekura since childhood, but he has no clue that Asaya has a crush on him. Asaya, on the other hand, is a laid-back and good-looking teen who’s been into Kenny for ages. After moving away for a while, he comes back and starts trying to win Kenny’s heart. Plus, Asaya’s sister Ayaka and her husband Tsunehito are close friends with his brother Kou from way back in high school. Their story gets real when it deals with a childhood promise they couldn’t keep and the jealousy that comes up, but eventually, they both spill their feelings and start dating. Still, to this day, it’s tied with Super Lovers as my top favorite in boylove. I get the criticism about the age gap and the whole teacher-student thing, but I can’t help but love it. A lot of the people who complain, in my opinion, are mainly anime watchers. They really need to realize that the anime only covers the first three volumes of the manga. There’s way more to dive into! For me, what really pushed it to the top of my faves was the anime—mainly because I love the English dub cast. After that, when I went back and read the manga, I could totally hear their voices in my head, which made everything so much better for me. In my view, it’s a hidden treasure among manga and anime, a captivating gem that often goes unnoticed. The storytelling intricacies and vibrant artwork weave together an unforgettable experience, making it a true delight for those who take the time to explore its depths.

The main pair is age gap. I dont mind too much because no ones being forced to do anything they dont want too, and they move at their own pace together. Its not always the older one taking the lead. The red flag to me is actually the second pairing (the little brother and his childhood friend). The little brother feels like he has to do things he's uncomfortable with that his bf wants, inorder to stay together. The main pairing is really cute though, and the stories good. I just find myself rolling my eyes or wanting to skip the parts that cover the little brothers relationship. Still ongoing