Escape Journey

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English: Escape Journey

Japanese: エスケープジャーニー

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Type: Manga

Volumes: 3

Chapters: 19

Status: Finished

Published: Feb 6, 2015 to Feb 7, 2018

Genres: Drama, Yaoi

Authors: Ogeretsu, Tanaka (Story & Art)

Serialization: Magazine Be x Boy

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Score: 7.93¹ (scored by 3,226 users)

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Ranked: N/A²

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Popularity: #1453

Members: 8,497

Favorites: 187

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MangaMagazine Be x BoyOgeretsu, Tanaka (Story & Art)

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Synopsis

In college, Naoto has an unexpected reunion with ex-boyfriend Taichi who he broke up with for denouncing him as "sexual gratification." Naoto had been firmly influenced by his hatred of this past incident but, little by little his heart is starting to forgive Taichi who has really grown when compared to their time in high school... While that's happening, their friend Fumi-chan seems to be in love with Taichi...? When they are friends, they have extraordinary compatibility, but turning it into love isn't going too well. A love story filled with emotional scars.

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Background

Escape Journey was published in English by SuBLime from September 11, 2018 to April 9, 2019.

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Hisami, Naoto

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Hase, Taichi

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Jan 7, 2021

19 of 19 chapters read

Overall Rating: 9

Danaste7 (All reviews)

0 people found this review helpful

This manga left a very good impression on me.

Story: 9 - When it comes to the story of this manga, it can be divided into 2 parts: (1) the first part corresponds to the first 6 chapters. In it, you'll see more or less the tipical thing: how the main characters interact and their struggles to iniciate a romantic relationship. Even though the plot is not out of the ordinary, it is still very enjoyable; (2) the second part corresponds to the rest of the chapters. In it, the author starts to present us a bit more complicated topics, such as: the stigma against gay relationships, the acceptance of your sexual orientation by your friends and family, and the question of if the happiness achieved in "normal" families can be achieved in a family where the parents are of the same sex (personally I found this topic rather interesting and, without wanting to spoil, I can only say that the manga touches this subject in an interesting way);

Art: 10 - Ogeretsu Tanaka never disappoints when it comes to the quality of the art. The lines are clean and sophisticated. The backgrounds are incredible and the perspective approach is quite interesting and refreshing;

Characters: 8 - I liked all the characters quite a lot. When it comes to the MC's, I liked Naoto the most. He is an easy to understand character but still very captivating and interesting. On the other hand, I can't share those exact same feelings for Taichi. Obviously, I understand that characters are allowed to not be very good at communicating and can make a lot of mistakes, but when it comes to Taichi sometimes it can become a bit annoying. Also, I usually tend to be very understanding and simpathetic of a characters way of thinking (even if it is very different from mine), but there is a certain behaviour of Taichi, in the first part of the story, that I just cannot excuse and understand. This is why I gave this section such a score. It could've been lower, but I had to give credit to the two supporting female characters. It is quite rare for there to be active female characters in Ogeretsu Tanaka's stories, so it was something new. It also helps that these female characters where very fun and enjoyable;

Enjoyment: 9 - I think the story was very enjoyable, with it's ups and downs it keeps the reader captivated and wanting to read further. There are quite a few graphic scenes, but I consider them to be tasteful and quite wholesome (with the exception of a particular one);

Overall: 9 - I recommend this manga, especially if you're a person who enjoys getting to know the characters and accompanying them in their journey, as they grow in every aspect.

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Mar 14, 2016

7 of 19 chapters read

Overall Rating: 8

Momo-chan07 (All reviews)

22 people found this review helpful

Preliminary

First, I have to say that for me this manga ended in chapter 6. I think it was quite a success so they are going to lengthen it, but I don't really think new content can improve a plot that was already closed and tied up.

When I started reading Escape Journey I didn't think it would be different from other Ogeretsu Tanaka's mangas, but gradually the plot becames more interesting and deep, and you can start to appreciate the humanity and realism of the characters. They each have their own problems and personalities, but you discover these things in a sutile way. Nothing big read more

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