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BORDER 境界線 #2
Border, Volume 2
The target for Yamato and the guys is the truly evil Zama, a sleazy drug dealer who forces runaways and kids under his control to push for him. But Zama’s also the man who left a teen-aged Tamaki deeply scarred. Though he knows all too well how demented Zama can be, Tamaki insists he can stop the monster dead in his tracks! Will the team race to his aid when he needs them most?
- GenresMangaYaoiM M Romance
200 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2009
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About the author
Kazuma Kodaka
113 books93 followersAssociated names :
КОДАКА Кадзума
小鷹和麻
K2 Company
K2COMPANY
Name (in native language) : こだか和麻
Zodiac : Scorpio
Blood type : O
Kodaka-sensei made her debut in 1989 with Sessa Takuma! in Shounen Champion. Today she is one of the most popular Boys' Love authors. She is famous for her work on designing the characters for Triple X's BL anime Boku no Sekuhara (My Sexual Harassment) and is also the beloved author of Kizuna.
Matoh Sanami taught her how to draw using a shoujo-style. Sanami Matoh and Kazuma Kodaka are actually very good friends.
Her doujinshi circle is called K2 Company.
Name in Chinese characters for the Chinese Market: “小鷹和麻”
Location: Saitama, Japan
twitter for doujinshi: https://twitter.com/kazu_k_el
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March 17, 2021
Imagine the popular tv series Charlie’s Angels with a hot all male cast and whole lot of gay. Border centers around a group of forever-broke private investigators who look stunning while solving whatever job they’re assigned. Just don’t be surprised if these cases bring their own pasts and issues to the surface.
Thoughts:
In the world of yaoi manga, there are few as well known as Kazuma Kodaka. Since her debut in 1989 she’s been known for her stories of gay men with the most popular being ‘Kizuna’ which tells the story of characters in the Yakuza and their interrelationships. Honestly, knowing her from that series (which I plan on reviewing eventually) I bought this one without even reading the back cover.
Read the rest of my review for the first 3 volumes at Well, Are they? - A Queer Review Blog
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Thoughts:
In the world of yaoi manga, there are few as well known as Kazuma Kodaka. Since her debut in 1989 she’s been known for her stories of gay men with the most popular being ‘Kizuna’ which tells the story of characters in the Yakuza and their interrelationships. Honestly, knowing her from that series (which I plan on reviewing eventually) I bought this one without even reading the back cover.
Read the rest of my review for the first 3 volumes at Well, Are they? - A Queer Review Blog
https://wellarethey.blogspot.com/2021...
July 20, 2020
Loved Tamaki too!
Great character to be friends/family with Yamato. Such an interesting dynamic. And really on the edge of your seat. Their was BL overtures but nothing overt like 1 so if you like the sex scenes this one is not your baby.
Great character to be friends/family with Yamato. Such an interesting dynamic. And really on the edge of your seat. Their was BL overtures but nothing overt like 1 so if you like the sex scenes this one is not your baby.
August 13, 2024
A very delightful series that is easy to read and not too taxing. Characters are enjoyable and stories tend to follow individuals. Have actually read 1-3 at this point and look forward to tracking down the next three.
June 9, 2020
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January 29, 2012
And the bishie crew is back, this time the action settles around Tamaki, our flamboyant hairdresser, and his dark and hellish past.
The team is not all about the do gooders for police force. They are individuals and has had lives that landed them at the orphanage where they met up. Tamaki was abandoned as a child and that left a gaping hole in his heart that sent him clinging to anyone that showed him kindness and attention. When he couldn’t get it at the orphanage he ended up trapped by Zama, a ruthless gang leader who drew him in then forced him to steal. After a horrific beating Tamaki ran back home and Zama was arrested.
Physical scars heal. Mental scars fester and spiritual scars leave an invisible barrier that keeps the battered heart safe. Zama returns to the crime scene after years in jail and begins his old ways, only now it’s drug trafficking. The team is called into action and Tamaki is forced to face his past. In his search for acceptance so long ago, he was ensnared by Zama and in his desperation to get away; he abandoned two others who depended on him. Seeing what happened to those he felt behind leaves Tamaki with an atonement that might end with death.
The team is not all about the do gooders for police force. They are individuals and has had lives that landed them at the orphanage where they met up. Tamaki was abandoned as a child and that left a gaping hole in his heart that sent him clinging to anyone that showed him kindness and attention. When he couldn’t get it at the orphanage he ended up trapped by Zama, a ruthless gang leader who drew him in then forced him to steal. After a horrific beating Tamaki ran back home and Zama was arrested.
Physical scars heal. Mental scars fester and spiritual scars leave an invisible barrier that keeps the battered heart safe. Zama returns to the crime scene after years in jail and begins his old ways, only now it’s drug trafficking. The team is called into action and Tamaki is forced to face his past. In his search for acceptance so long ago, he was ensnared by Zama and in his desperation to get away; he abandoned two others who depended on him. Seeing what happened to those he felt behind leaves Tamaki with an atonement that might end with death.
August 26, 2011
The focus in this volume is on Yamato's friend Tamaki and the way he lives and his love for Yamato - but even more so about a menace from the bad part of his past, and luckily the team manage to get him out of the situation he has gotten himself into. They are also made aware more of their responsibility toward Yamato, I think all to the good.
A lot more action than hot manlove in this volume, but it does have great personal development and exploration so I can handle that ^^ - and the dialogue between the team is spot on ^^. Even in such a dramatic and dark volume there are quite funny scenes that work.
A lot more action than hot manlove in this volume, but it does have great personal development and exploration so I can handle that ^^ - and the dialogue between the team is spot on ^^. Even in such a dramatic and dark volume there are quite funny scenes that work.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 11, 2012
I was really looking forward to learning more about Tamaki and his backstory explained so much about his feelings for Yamato. I don't know how Kazuma Kodaka does it but all her characters are so incredibly interesting. She uncovers their stories, their feelings and everything else bit by bit while enriching the world in which they live and you can't help but want more! For example, after this volume, I want to know more about Yuma and Luka and Yamato's disabled friend!
June 25, 2011
As opposed to a lot of other series I've read so far, this one has an actual plot, and a cool one at that. I love the team - all the characters are really likable/lovable, and the dynamics between them are *great*. Here, one of the teammates has to confront his past, which of course leads to some drama and danger. Very well done, I'm really loving this.
October 30, 2012
there's nothing wrong with it, i just enjoy Kodaka-sensei more when she's being ridiculous funny rather than ridiculous dramatic. and i'm not totally sure Tamaki/Yamato works for me. she still draws amazing eyes, though.
January 12, 2017
Probably my least favorite volume of the series. I just find Tamaki a bit too bratty and pushy. But we still get some great moments of the team. Makes me think of the crew from Leverage... if they were all comfortable snuggling with Eliot. XD
January 14, 2013
I still like this manga. It's funny and not too explicit.
May 22, 2015
Still love this series. I love the backstory we're getting for all of the characters. Really amazing crime drama story, action, and some pretty hot guys. It's just awesome.
December 29, 2014
Kodaka Kazuma's work is always fantastic and Border is no different.
This is a new series so its a WIP. I'll do a review when its complete.
This is a new series so its a WIP. I'll do a review when its complete.
February 13, 2012
Different from the first, but loved it just the same!
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