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Swan #7
Swan, Volume 7
Masumi, from rural Japan, wants more than anything to be a prima ballerina, and although her training lags behind others in many competitions, her inner strength and poise will help her overcome those challenges facing a hopeful dancer.
193 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1988
About the author
Kyoko Ariyoshi
143 books24 followersKyoko Ariyoshi (有吉 京子 Ariyoshi Kyōko, born September 14, 1950) is a Japanese shōjo manga artist. She was born in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture. She debuted by publishing her work Kitty and a Girl (Koneko to Shōjo) in Shukan Margaret in 1971.
Ariyoshi is well known for her works of the ballet stories. Swan (Part 1, 1977 – 1980, and Part 2, 1980 – 1981),[1] Swan -The Prayer of Swan- (1982–1983) and Applause are the representative works. These are all stories of ballet and ballerinas.
See also: 有吉 京子
Ariyoshi is well known for her works of the ballet stories. Swan (Part 1, 1977 – 1980, and Part 2, 1980 – 1981),[1] Swan -The Prayer of Swan- (1982–1983) and Applause are the representative works. These are all stories of ballet and ballerinas.
See also: 有吉 京子
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May 7, 2013
The volume starts out after Aoi confessed his love for Hijiri. She didn't believe it at first - I think she thought he was just saying things to bring out the emotions in her dance. But once she figured out that he really was in love with her, there was nothing. She didn't talk to him or seem to react much herself. It was essentially like, "Wow, he really is in love with me. Huh." Meanwhile, she's still agonizing over the fact that she loves Kusakabe but he does not love her.
A lot of this volume is about Kaoru, one of Hijiri's classmates. She has the classic "dance mom." Her mother was a promising ballerina at one time and now lives vicariously through her daughters, pushing them harder than any instructor. We learn that Kaoru's mom was once a rival of Hijiri's mom, but Hijiri's mom beat her in a ballet competition. This loss embittered Kaoru's mom and is the source behind all her pushing. Lots of drama.
The volume finishes up with a competition between Kaoru and Hijiri for a role in a ballet. The two girls hit a snag when the judges decide they don't like either of their performances and don't want either to get the role. Someone intervened and convinced them to give the girls a chance. Hijiri wins the role narrowly.
While the romance part of the plot leaves something to be desired, I like that this volume introduces us to a new character and a new subplot, even if it is rather silly.
A lot of this volume is about Kaoru, one of Hijiri's classmates. She has the classic "dance mom." Her mother was a promising ballerina at one time and now lives vicariously through her daughters, pushing them harder than any instructor. We learn that Kaoru's mom was once a rival of Hijiri's mom, but Hijiri's mom beat her in a ballet competition. This loss embittered Kaoru's mom and is the source behind all her pushing. Lots of drama.
The volume finishes up with a competition between Kaoru and Hijiri for a role in a ballet. The two girls hit a snag when the judges decide they don't like either of their performances and don't want either to get the role. Someone intervened and convinced them to give the girls a chance. Hijiri wins the role narrowly.
While the romance part of the plot leaves something to be desired, I like that this volume introduces us to a new character and a new subplot, even if it is rather silly.
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May 14, 2017This graphic novel continues the story of Masumi, a young ballerina who struggles physically, emotionally, and mentally as she pursues the difficult path of the ballerina. In this volume, Masumi must face Kaoru, the hard-core dancer who never misses even one day of practice. But is dance just about technique, or is it also about life, and the interpretation of the dance? Arioshi continues to bring ballet to life through her illustrations and her characters. She also explores the value of unrequited love and how it can infuse your art with passion.
-Tiffany J.-
-Tiffany J.-
January 21, 2016
God! I felt sorry for Masumi! Her heart was Royally broken!
A link to the past may jeopardize Masumi's future!
Now that Masumi has leapt ahead of her mentor Sayoko, the pressure is on to win the lead in the latest dance competition. But she soon discovers that her newest opponent has a connection with her late mother's past. Can Masumi stay focused on her goal, or will this surprising development prove to be too big a distraction?
A link to the past may jeopardize Masumi's future!
Now that Masumi has leapt ahead of her mentor Sayoko, the pressure is on to win the lead in the latest dance competition. But she soon discovers that her newest opponent has a connection with her late mother's past. Can Masumi stay focused on her goal, or will this surprising development prove to be too big a distraction?
September 10, 2009
this is the last one i had purchased during my labor day weekend shopping madness. i'm rooting for aoi, though i think by now he's going to have a terrible complex against his rival. i still think masumi will end up with sergeiev, masumi just doesn't understand her own feelings yet
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