Blue Giant

Name: Blue Giant
Rating: 4 (89 reviews)
Author: Shinichi Ishizuka

4.0

Author: Shinichi Ishizuka

Publisher: Shogakukan

Magazine: Big Comic

Volumes: 30

Release Date: 2013-11-29

Age Rating: All Ages

Blue Giant Synopsis

Blue Giant follows the journey of Dai Miyamoto, a young man whose life is forever changed when he discovers jazz. Captivated by the sound of the saxophone during high school, Dai becomes fiercely determined to express his deepest emotions through music. Completely self-taught, Dai dedicates himself to mastering the saxophone, passionately practicing alone and relentlessly pursuing his own unique sound—even without a mentor or fellow musicians to guide him. Eventually, Dai moves to Tokyo, where he encounters like-minded musicians, forming a band that pushes each member to their limits. Together, they navigate the demanding world of jazz clubs, music festivals, and live performances, steadily earning recognition for their raw talent and burning passion. Blue Giant captures not only the thrilling essence of live jazz performances but also the struggles, growth, and friendships forged through the pursuit of dreams. Readers are drawn deeply into Dai’s heartfelt journey, experiencing every triumph and challenge alongside him. A powerful and inspiring portrayal of passion, dedication, and musical expression—this manga truly resonates with anyone who has ever chased a dream.

Blue Giant Rating Metrics

Story

4.0

Characters

4.2

Artwork

4.2

World Building

3.6

Themes

4.4

Pacing

3.8

Blue Giant Editorial Reviews

A Landmark Music Manga Capturing the Passion and Growth of a Young Jazz Artist

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.

May 16, 2025