Takane & Hana, Vol. 1

by Yuki Shiwasu

Overview

The meeting between Takane and Hana ends in an explosive manner, and Hana is convinced that she’ll never have to see that awful Takane again. But Takane actually seems interested in Hana! Exasperated by Takane’s immature attitude, yet amused and intrigued despite herself, Hana wonders if her hilarious rivalry with Takane just might lead to love!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781974701919
Publisher:	VIZ Media LLC
Publication date:	02/06/2018
Series:	Takane & Hana Series , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	389,786
File size:	106 MB
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About the Author

Born on March 7 in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, Yuki Shiwasu began her career as a manga artist after winning the top prize in the Hakusensha Athena Newcomers’ Awards from Hana to Yume magazine. She is also the author of Furou Kyoudai (Immortal Siblings), which was published by Hakusensha in Japan.

Editorial Reviews

02/12/2018
Spot-on comedic timing and saucy artwork enliven the familiar formula of romance across a class divide. Hana, a plucky tomboy, stands in for her valley-girl sister at an arranged marriage matchmaking meeting with wealthy suitor Takane. “He falls short on many levels, but I hope you can forgive him because he’s good-looking and rich” advertises Shiwasu in a character cheat-sheet. Their meet-cute goes horribly awry, as both parties sabotage the setup. But soon, they develop a flirty frenemies vibe over a series of dates, challenging each other to expect more from their lives, and to develop as individuals. This is a celebration of women with unbreakable spirits, questioning societal norms and the expectations of romantic relationships. With great depth, the narrative plays with aspects of class difference and character dynamics. This classy volume shows a lot of heart, intelligence, and crossover potential. (Feb.)

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