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Blue Giant follows Dai Miyamoto, a young saxophonist passionately chasing his dreams in the world of jazz. Readers become completely absorbed by Dai's unwavering dedication and pure love for music, experiencing each vibrant performance as if they were actually attending his live shows. The story unfolds across various arcs: starting from BLUE GIANT set in Japan, continuing through BLUE GIANT SUPREME in Europe, and reaching BLUE GIANT EXPLORER in America. Dai begins as a complete beginner, self-teaching himself the saxophone. His emotional journey of forming friendships, starting a band, and growing both as a musician and as a person is portrayed with inspiring realism, highlighting themes of effort, friendship, setbacks, and triumphs. The jazz performances within the manga are stunningly detailed and intense, visualizing sound and rhythm in a uniquely vivid way. More than simply a music manga, Blue Giant resonates deeply as a tale of chasing dreams and believing in oneself, striking a chord with readers of all ages. Its richly developed human drama ensures you discover new layers with each reading. A particularly brilliant touch is how each volume concludes with interviews of characters who encountered Dai Miyamoto throughout his journey. These interviews offer deeper insights into Dai’s personality and reveal the lasting impressions he leaves on the people around him. This manga is a must-read not only for jazz enthusiasts or music lovers but for anyone who has ever passionately pursued a dream. On a personal note, stories about the bonds between siblings always touch my heart deeply—I've genuinely shed tears several times over the emotional relationship between Dai Miyamoto and his older brother.

2025年5月16日