{"product_id":"shungiku-nakamura-junjo-romantica-manga","title":"Shungiku Nakamura - Junjo Romantica Manga","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWhen a regular college student becomes the personal tutor to a famous novelist, his life takes a dramatically chaotic turn!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMisaki Takahashi is struggling to prepare for his university entrance exams, so his older brother arranges a private tutor to get him on track. Enter Akihiko Usami, a famous author who happens to secretly write passionate BL novels starring Misaki's own brother. Misaki is initially appalled by Usami's eccentric, spoiled lifestyle and his secret unrequited crush, but after a series of unexpected events, Misaki ends up moving into Usami's massive apartment. Living under the same roof, the line between tutor and student blurs into a complex, stormy, and passionate romance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTakahashi finds himself constantly overwhelmed by Usami’s intense possessiveness, extravagant spending, and childish whims. Yet, beneath the novelist's dramatic behavior lies a profound vulnerability and a fierce devotion to Misaki. As Misaki navigates university life, part-time jobs, and the daunting reality of his growing feelings, he must also find a way to navigate a relationship with a man who refuses to let him go. Alongside their main story, the series follows the dramatic, turbulent paths of two other interconnected couples dealing with their own complicated age gaps and workplace dynamics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 純情ロマンチカ\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e Junjo Romantica: Pure Romance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory \u0026amp; Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e Shungiku Nakamura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kadokawa Shoten (Asuka Comics CL-DX \/ Emerald)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blu Manga (Tokyopop imprint - incomplete) \/ Viz Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Years:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2002–Present\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolumes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31+ (Ongoing)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature (18+)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boys’ Love (BL), Romantic Comedy, Drama\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThemes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Co-habitation, Age Gap, Forced Proximity, Possessive Lovers, Interconnected Stories, Creative Industry Life\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Notable Works by Shungiku Nakamura\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShungiku Nakamura is also highly celebrated for \u003cstrong\u003eSekai-ichi Hatsukoi: The World's Greatest First Love\u003c\/strong\u003e, an industry-focused BL manga exploring the stressful lives of shojo manga editors and their past romances, and \u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Child\u003c\/strong\u003e, a poignant, historical sci-fi story detailing the deep emotional connections formed between human masters and their customizable android companions. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComics \u0026amp; manga are assumed VG+ or better unless otherwise noted. 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