Koi yori Aoku
A Love Yet to Bloom

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First review! This series has a place in my heart and I've been thinking lately how much I wish it were more well known, so here we are.

I first came across this manga when I was drawn by its cover at a bookstore. The artwork—much like the series itself—is soft and delicately done, and I find myself looking at individual panels for a little longer just to admire it and the details.

Koi yori Aoku is something to read when you're looking to unwind. It's a slow burn of the budding relationship of two girls, Tsukasa (Takamine) and Shiori (Sakura), who first meet on their commute ... home and discover they own the same book. They're a little awkward, earnest, and very likable, and the side characters are lovely too. While the story is simple, combined with the art, the simplicity and subtlety are its strengths. It's quietly loving and very sweet.

If you're looking for wholesome and mellow, then this is for you!

You can take this as a pretty personal review. This series really means a lot to me. It was one of the first yuri manga that got me into the genre, and it also inspired me to try writing stories myself.

One thing I really love about it is the slow pacing and the atmosphere, especially during the moments between Sakura and Takamine. Another thing is how well the story handles the characters and their development. Both the main characters and their friends feel natural and believable.

Maybe I’m rambling a bit, but what I really want to say is that this manga is definitely worth reading ... if you’re into yuri. I hope more people get to know this series.