I Wanna Be Your Girl Vol. 1
$30.48
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
1 July 2025
Summary
Being in love with your childhood best friend can be complicated, especially when, right before high school, she transitions to living as a girl. Printed for the first time in English, this manga series thoughtfully explores a story about the complications of first loves, friendship, and what it truly means to be an ally.
Hime has secretly been in love with her childhood best friend Akira for as long as she can remember. She was the first person who knew that Akira identified as a gir…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593902929 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593902920 |
| Author: | Umi Takase |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Graphic |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 1 July 2025 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 181mm x 127mm |
| Series: | I Wanna Be Your Girl |
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Critics Review
“Takase explores gender identity, presentation, and acceptance in this gentle manga that feels comfortably grounded….Sweet and engaging.” —Kirkus Reviews“A manga about the complexities of gender, allyship, and adolescent romance….Perfect for readers who connected with Boys Run the Riot and My Love Mix-Up!.” —Booklist“This is for manga fans who love stories about LGBTQIA+ characters, the ups and downs of friendship, and secret crushes.” —School Library Journal
About The Author
Umi Takase
Umi Takase was born and is still living in the Toyama Prefecture. In 2016, she won an honorable mention at the 78th Shogakukan Newcomer Comic Awards where she debuted with her stand-alone short story “Ethnic Mirror” in the special issue of Flowers.
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