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Product Description
Up for sale is a premium, highly collectable 6-book sequential run of the definitive Boys' Love classic "Love Mode" (Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6). Created by master manga artist Yuki Shimizu, this rare English-translated anthology was released under Tokyopop's iconic BLU Manga imprint. Notably, all six volumes are verified First Printings, confirmed by the intact, full number lines on their internal copyright pages.
The sprawling, mature narrative explores the interconnected romantic lives, heartbreaks, and complex power dynamics of men tied to "Blue Boy," a high-end, exclusive host club in Tokyo. Starting with the fateful, dramatic meeting between high school student Izumi and the wealthy, protective Takamiya in Volume 1, the series branches into multiple intensely emotional relationship arcs, including the stormy, high-tension romance between Reiji and Naoya. Known for its gorgeous artwork, deep character psychological profiles, and dramatic plot twists, this out-of-print collection is a cornerstone addition for vintage manga historians and yaoi collectors.
Condition Notes
Condition Rating: Preowned Very Good
This vintage 6-volume manga lot is in good, structurally solid preowned condition. The illustrated paper covers are clean and complete with bright face graphics, displaying honest, standard shelf-wear, minor edge rubbing, and soft corner tips typical of mid-2000s paperbacks.
Size and Measurement Notes
Lot Quantity: Six (6) sequential books (Vols. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6)
Format: Standard Graphic Novel Softcover (Manga Tankōbon)
Age Advisory: Rated Mature (Age 18+) due to explicit romantic themes and content
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