Mirai no Kioku Hot

Mirai no Kioku, or Future Lovers, to give it its English name, is a sweet, funny slice of life yaoi story that engages and entertains.

The two main characters, the conservative and practical Kento, and the flamboyant and fragile Akira, are likeable, and their story is incredibly compelling, as we follow them from a drunken one night stand into a fully blown relationship. As is often the case, though, the path to true love is never easy, and the obstacles that these two have to overcome, the biggest being their own preconceived ideas about how life should be makes for an entertaining and at times touching read.

One of the main things that I liked about this manga is the colourful supporting cast, from Akira's flamboyant, many times married mother, to Kento's disapproving grandparents. So often, you see one dimensional stereotypical supporting characters. In this manga, every character is larger than life, and adds to the enjoyment of the story.

The artwork, while not amongst the best I have seen is by no means the worst; the sex scenes are always well done, and some of Akira's sulks are hilariously illustrated.

I am a big fan of slice of life yaoi, especially the sort that tracks the progress of an actual relationship. This manga ticks all the boxes for me; sweet, funny, touching. It's one that I read again and again