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Gravitation, Volume 01 (Gravitation #1)
by
Maki Murakami,
Jamie S. Rich (Goodreads Author), Ray Yoshimoto, Jake T. Forbes (Goodreads Author)
Shuichi Shindou is determined to be a rock star. He has no experience, no talent, and no band. After finding a charismatic guitarist and getting a glg, he's ready to show the world what a genius he is with his powerful lyrics. However, Eiri Yuki overhears his amateurish verse and puts the young musician in his place. Unable to get the harsh criticism out of his mind Shuich...more
Paperback, 200 pages
Published
August 5th 2003
by TokyoPop
(first published 1995)
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I was a bit confused when I started this one off and I don’t think it was my fault this time around. I was paying attention and focused but the storytelling was all over the place and many of the characters looked so similar it was hard to differentiate who was who. Eventually I figured things out but it took to long to sort it all out.
The main character is an 18 year old wannabe rock star named Shuichi Shindou. He dreams of being a famous pop star and writes terribly cheesy lyrics for his band...more
The main character is an 18 year old wannabe rock star named Shuichi Shindou. He dreams of being a famous pop star and writes terribly cheesy lyrics for his band...more
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I think I was a little mean to this manga before.
Oh, come on. I dropped it before because I just could not for the life of me stand the artwork. I'd just finished reading the first two volumes of Loveless for which the art is absolutely frigging GORGEOUS, and then this one...not so much.
I wish I'd known how much it would improve after the first five or so volumes. I think the thing with this manga is that it takes a while to get used to. Murakami's art is confusing and really over-stimulating...more
Oh, come on. I dropped it before because I just could not for the life of me stand the artwork. I'd just finished reading the first two volumes of Loveless for which the art is absolutely frigging GORGEOUS, and then this one...not so much.
I wish I'd known how much it would improve after the first five or so volumes. I think the thing with this manga is that it takes a while to get used to. Murakami's art is confusing and really over-stimulating...more
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Shuichi Shindou, an amateur songwriting high school student, falls for Eiri Yuki, a cold older romance novelist.
It's interesting to contemplate why Japanese girls like male-male romance after reading some academic essays about it--I can see what some manga scholars mean about one of the male characters being little more than a stand-in for a woman (in this case, Shuichi). The idea of two guys in love has never appealed to me as a straight woman, but the characters behave like a heterosexual coup...more
It's interesting to contemplate why Japanese girls like male-male romance after reading some academic essays about it--I can see what some manga scholars mean about one of the male characters being little more than a stand-in for a woman (in this case, Shuichi). The idea of two guys in love has never appealed to me as a straight woman, but the characters behave like a heterosexual coup...more
If I remember correctly, this was the first "shonen-ai" series published by a major publisher. Shuichi is adorable, and if the series were just about him and his best friend Hiro trying to make it in the music business, I think it would be cute and funny. But in this first volume, Shuichi meets Yuki, a cynical romance novelist (wow, it's so unexpected!) who he (unbelievably [see my new shelf?:]) falls madly in love with. And thus Murakami trots out a few of the annoying cliches of the BL genre:...more
Amazon Product Description: Shuichi Shindou is determined to be a rock star. He has no experience, no talent, and no band. After finding a charismatic guitarist and getting a gig, he's ready to show the world what a genius he is with his powerful lyrics. However, Eiri Yuki overhears his amateurish verse and puts the young musician in his place. Unable to get the harsh criticism out of his mind Shuichi forces himself into Yuki's life and the two find their futures inexorably intertwined. The forc...more
It took me until the first few pages to know what I was REALLY reading. Gravitation is a Yaoi, which means gay. To tell you the truth, it made me very uncomfortable to read about a guy couple, even more when they showed affection to one another.
The story line was capturing though! Violence, comedy, drama, and non-gay author falling in love with clueless teen boy singer. You felt their emotions and understood each side.
You see the ugly alienate Yuki for what he is; a frighten child frozen in the...more
The story line was capturing though! Violence, comedy, drama, and non-gay author falling in love with clueless teen boy singer. You felt their emotions and understood each side.
You see the ugly alienate Yuki for what he is; a frighten child frozen in the...more
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I'm extremely glad I didn't read this as my first manga series. I'll freely admit that I'm a novice to this style of storytelling- DramaCon and FMA are the only two I've dabbled in- and I think if I'd picked up Gravitation before those two I would never have given manga or anime another glance.
(I should note two things before I go further: at the point that I'm writing this review, I'm through Volume Four of this, and I've watched all of the anime episodes; did so before I started reading.)
Excus...more
(I should note two things before I go further: at the point that I'm writing this review, I'm through Volume Four of this, and I've watched all of the anime episodes; did so before I started reading.)
Excus...more
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Shuichi Shindou isn't the brightest crayon in the box. He makes some of the worst grades in his school, and is more obsessed with his music than his schoolwork. Plus, he's really insecure, and seems to cry at the drop of the hat. But, he makes up for everything he lacks with his abundance of heart.
Hiroshi Nakano is an all-around great guy. He ranks as #2 in grades at his school, and is aspiring to be a doctor. But, for right now, he's that guitar friend that is beside Shuichi all the way.
Eiri...more
Hiroshi Nakano is an all-around great guy. He ranks as #2 in grades at his school, and is aspiring to be a doctor. But, for right now, he's that guitar friend that is beside Shuichi all the way.
Eiri...more
Gravitation is a shounen ai (boys' love) manga and, quite predictably, there's a cute idiot guy (Shuichi) and a hunky mean guy (Yuki) and Shuichi's all like, "Ahh, I love Yuki... WAIT! WHO SAID I LOVE YUKI? I'M NOT GAY!" and Yuki's all like, "Yeah, you're a brat, and I'm not gay, and I hate you" and then it's all kissy kissy kissy followed by, "We're still not gay". If you're not a fan of shounen ai then at least read it for the characters. There's Hiro, who is Shuichi's best friend (BROOOOOMANC...more
I gave the first volume three stars when I first read it, and I guess the first volume was still ok, but the whole series only deserves one star, in my opinion. It starts out funny enough, but after a while "whacky" turns into full-blown insane; the characters and their motivations are completely unintelligible and the plot is convoluted and not worth following. The relationship between Shindou and Yuki can only be called abusive and disturbing, and not in an interesting way. I only finished it...more
Wannabe pop star Shuichi Shindou wants to take the world by storm and become the latest sensation to grace big venues and thrill the crowds of adoring fans, his problem is he has to start somewhere, and with a name like Bad Luck, his chances seem bleak enough. Being the lead singer carries all kinds of responsibilities like being on time for rehearsals, thinking up new lyrics, and keeping his band mates spirits up. He has his best friend, lead guitarist Hiro who tries to keep Shuichi’s feet on t...more
I was going to use this review to review the whole series, but it seems that my local library isn't going to get the whole series and I am too poor (and not hooked enough) to buy it. So, I'm just going to review the first four books.
They follow the anime fairly closely, which for me was excellent since I saw the anime first and really enjoyed it. The romance is unbelievable. The fact that Shuichi gets picked up by a major label isn't very credible either, but having seen the anime first it's sli...more
They follow the anime fairly closely, which for me was excellent since I saw the anime first and really enjoyed it. The romance is unbelievable. The fact that Shuichi gets picked up by a major label isn't very credible either, but having seen the anime first it's sli...more
From other reviews I've read on GoodReads, Gravitation was the series that either introduced or popularized shonen-ai manga here in the States. I first heard of the series from one of my favorite book blogs. I mentioned the series to my husband and he got me a copy of the reissued collection. The first book has volumes one and two.
The series centers on Shuichi and his band "Bad Luck." They are in a music high school and trying to graduate. Meanwhile, Shuichi's attention is drawn away by Yuki, a...more
The series centers on Shuichi and his band "Bad Luck." They are in a music high school and trying to graduate. Meanwhile, Shuichi's attention is drawn away by Yuki, a...more
for some reason i didn't realize this was a guy x guy manga. i should pay better attention to names. haha. it's done in a way that doesn't make you blush with inappropriateness or anything, so it's fine. even some guy x girl ones are just too much for me, and that's when they get put back onto the shelf. anywho, it's dark enough to keep me interested, but lighthearted enough to make the read a fun one. it's quite balanced. besides, what's not to like about romance novelists and high school music...more
Jul 24, 2011
Jen
rated it
1 of 5 stars
Shelves:
comic,
coming-of-age,
drama,
graphic-novel,
relationships,
romance,
teenager,
tie-in,
yaoi,
gay,
homosexual
Despite all the recommendations, I just don't care much for this book/series. Friends think I'm mad for not loving it, but quite frankly, it's another story about homosexuality for the sake of homosexuality, with the backdrop of a music industry.
First time I read it, I couldn't understand why someone would be attracted to a complete stuck up and it never got any better each time I tried to return to give it a go again.
Oh well. Never mind. It's one to sell on for me.
First time I read it, I couldn't understand why someone would be attracted to a complete stuck up and it never got any better each time I tried to return to give it a go again.
Oh well. Never mind. It's one to sell on for me.
I love ALL Gravitation! My OTP is Eiri and Shuichi. Can't help it. I have loved it since we were introduced. And while Shuichi changes his look often throughout the manga, Eiri is still the same. Just a shy kinda guy who needs those boundaries and limits broken... and NOT by the person who claims to love him most in the world. I love, love, love Gravitation!
Dec 07, 2009
Jfk Teens
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Billy Recommends:
Gravitation by Maki Murakami
Shuichi Shindou is determined to be a rock star even though he has no experience, no talent, and no band. When he does find a charismatic guitarist and gets a gig, he is criticized by Eiri Yuki for his amateurish verse, but that just draws him close to her.
Gravitation by Maki Murakami
Shuichi Shindou is determined to be a rock star even though he has no experience, no talent, and no band. When he does find a charismatic guitarist and gets a gig, he is criticized by Eiri Yuki for his amateurish verse, but that just draws him close to her.
Love this manga series. I thought I wouldn't like it as it labeled as a romance-comedy and I usually read fantasy type ones. I am so glad that I read the entire series as it was funny, made me laugh so many times and the story was great. I was not disappointed and would read more from this author:)
An important part of my project on Boys' Love, but definitely enjoyable otherwise. I had watched the anime series prior to reading the first novel in the manga series, and was interested in how there was much more going on in the book rather than the TV series.
I saw the anime before attempting to read the manga. Just to let you know, they're very different.
The manga has some definite non-con that the anime glosses over. Shuichi and Eiri meet at a different point in their life--Shuichi is still in high school for one thing and is living at home with his mother and sister.
Basically, I went into this manga with some preconceived notions of what was going to happen that I immediately had shattered. Your first sign that the manga and anime have diverged? T...more
The manga has some definite non-con that the anime glosses over. Shuichi and Eiri meet at a different point in their life--Shuichi is still in high school for one thing and is living at home with his mother and sister.
Basically, I went into this manga with some preconceived notions of what was going to happen that I immediately had shattered. Your first sign that the manga and anime have diverged? T...more
I'm not picking up Gravitation again because I can't deal with stories in which ONE MAIN CHARACTER TALKS LIKE THIS 75% OF THE TIME! Yeah, he's a teenager, but it drove me insane. Seriously, there are drugs for his condition. And his crush is an ass.
I actually really liked how different it was from the anime (which I first saw about 10 years ago). It was like reading a completely different story. However, the translation didn't seem very good, which is why I'm subtracting a star.
Dec 09, 2010
Fai's Girl
added it
LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the anime is what got me into Maga and other books!!!!!!!!!! :)
Sep 04, 2007
Ashley
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
readers who don't mind slapstick comedy
I consider Gravitation to be one of those series that helped but yaoi and BL on the map in the Western world. It certainly was one of the first series to be licensed and translated by Western manga companies.
Gravitation is about Shuuichi Shindou, the lead singer in a band called Bad Luck, and his tumultuous relationship with the very guarded and mysterious romance novelist, Eiri Yuki. This is slapstick comedy at its funniest, I think. It has its serious moments, and a lot of the issues it brings...more
Gravitation is about Shuuichi Shindou, the lead singer in a band called Bad Luck, and his tumultuous relationship with the very guarded and mysterious romance novelist, Eiri Yuki. This is slapstick comedy at its funniest, I think. It has its serious moments, and a lot of the issues it brings...more
This yaoi manga was the first manga i ever read of yaoi heck this manga is what made me get addicted to yaoi ;P i love the storyline and the characters xD i remember it clearly one day i walk into my sister's room and notice the new manga she got so i was interested, after awhile i was intensely caught up in the story and the characters problems and situations, i didn't know that i was reading yaoi.
i just loved reading it over and over as much as i needed to. and ever since then for two straight...more
i just loved reading it over and over as much as i needed to. and ever since then for two straight...more
This is great fun. It's my 'comfort food' reading. Funny, cute, romantic and pretty - though it does get a bit darker in later books.
Only saw the anime series, but still loved it! They are so cute and determined! Shuichi and Yuki forever! <3
Loved the books, loved the show. Big fan of the music and of the crazy, szanie, loveable Ryuichi.
A fun Rock n Roll Romance Comedy. A classic Shounen-ai/Boys Love/Yaoi story, this is a good introduction to this genre; it is not explicit. Lots of angst, both characters are vividly portrayed and the story moves along well. Although the plot doesn't advance quickly, you still want to share Shuichi and Eiri's adventures. The artwork is fun, with many quirky chibi/super-deformed "cute" pictures of silly Shuichi although this author does have a tendency to draw some of the lesser characters very s...more
It was horrible. I hated it. The characters tugged at my nerves and the story was lame and boring.
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