"When Ryuu transfers to Hitomi's school, he leaves an immediate impression on him. Curious about rumours of a full-scale tattoo on Ryuu's back, Hitomi starts getting closer to him. Before long, the friendship and fascination Hitomi feels for Ryuu start developing into more, but before he has a chance to come to terms with his feelings, Hikaru appears on the scene.... and he has his eyes set on Hitomi...Hydra series is prequel to Lovers and souls and Rules #01." summary taken from Liquidpassion
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Hydra
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Written by vampireunicorn
September 13, 2009
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My Favourite Manga
I love all of Miyamoto Kano's works equally, or at least, mostly equally. Hydra is the exception, as it is my favourite. There are several reasons why this manga stands out for me. One of the main ones is the simple, yet moving story that is told. Hydra is very character driven; the story follows the three main characters, Hitomi, Ryuu and Hikaru from when they first become friends in high school. The main focus is the relationships between the three boys, and how they change and develop.
The artwork is stunning; Miyamoto Kano's style is unique, and does not pander to the normal high school yaoi stereotypes. One thing in particular that I like about this, and all her other works, is that the characters' appearance changes as they age. Too many manga characters are epitomised by their hair style or outfit. Miyamoto Kano regularly plays hairdresser with her characters.
This is a manga that has made me laugh and cry every time I read it. You get caught up in the characters; the love triangle that develops is not clichéd or predictable, and the ending...well, I don't want to give anything away, but there were lots of tears.
Hydra; my favourite manga by my favourite manga-ka; it's touching, painful, heart-warming. I would recommend this to anyone.
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