Boy Friend

Boyfriend
ボーイフレンド

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Takatou Masaki is the second youngest of four sons, and seemingly a delinquent by nature. His hot temper has put a wedge between himself and his strict father, gotten him kicked out of one school, and tossed him at a school notoriously horrible for the one thing he's truly good at, basketball. A chance encounter with the willful Yuuki Kanako may serve as a catalyst for change, as the indefinable connection she feels with him draws them together...

Note: Won the Shogakukan Manga Award in 1988.

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Genres
Drama Romance Slice of Life
Character Traits
Attractiveness Beautiful Female Lead
Appearance
Height Tall Male Lead
Locations
School Asia Japan
School
School Clubs High School
Themes
Coming of Age Sports Illness Slice of Life School Life
Sports
Team Sports Basketball
Time Period > Period Piece
Late Modern & Contemporary 20th Century
Narrative Tropes
Love At First Sight
Love Tropes
Love Triangle Realistic Relationship
Audience Demographics
Female Oriented Shoujo
Character Types
Female Lead Male Lead Cast Primarily Teen Cast Genius Prodigy Male Lead Strong Male Lead
Female Lead
Strong Female Lead Young Female Lead
Relationship
Age Gap Age Gap Older Female Younger Male Orientation Heterosexual