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Touch #7
タッチ 7
Touch est l' uvre emblématique d' Adachi , celle qui l'aura rendu célèbre dans le monde entier. Certains lecteurs se souviennent peut-être de « Théo ou la batte de la victoire », diffusé sur La Cinq à la fin des années 80.
Ce récit singulier, mettant en scène un triangle amoureux entre deux frères jumeaux et leur amie d'enfance, est l'occasion pour l'auteur de traiter d'un thème particulièrement difficile : le travail de deuil.
Kazuya est l'archétype du garçon parfait : beau, intelligent, généreux et doué en sport. Son frère Tatsuya est son opposé direct : fainéant, au sale caractère, et loin d'égaler les talents de Kazuya. Tous deux éprouvent des sentiments forts pour Minami Asakura, leur amie d'enfance, mais Tatsuya, persuadée que celle-ci préfère Kazuya, décide de s'effacer pour laisser le champ libre à son frère. Pourtant, alors que le championnat de base ball du lycée doit battre son plein prochainement, un drame épouvantable va bouleverser le destin de ces trois personnages.
Un grand classique de la tragi-comédie sentimentale, réalisée par le maître du genre au Japon.
Ce récit singulier, mettant en scène un triangle amoureux entre deux frères jumeaux et leur amie d'enfance, est l'occasion pour l'auteur de traiter d'un thème particulièrement difficile : le travail de deuil.
Kazuya est l'archétype du garçon parfait : beau, intelligent, généreux et doué en sport. Son frère Tatsuya est son opposé direct : fainéant, au sale caractère, et loin d'égaler les talents de Kazuya. Tous deux éprouvent des sentiments forts pour Minami Asakura, leur amie d'enfance, mais Tatsuya, persuadée que celle-ci préfère Kazuya, décide de s'effacer pour laisser le champ libre à son frère. Pourtant, alors que le championnat de base ball du lycée doit battre son plein prochainement, un drame épouvantable va bouleverser le destin de ces trois personnages.
Un grand classique de la tragi-comédie sentimentale, réalisée par le maître du genre au Japon.
183 pages, Paperback
First published July 15, 1983
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About the author
Mitsuru Adachi
694 books220 followersMitsuru Adachi (あだち充 in Japanese) is a Japanese manga artist. After graduating from Gunma Prefectural Maebashi Commercial High School in 1969, Adachi worked as an assistant for Isami Ishii. He made his manga debut in 1970 with Kieta Bakuon, based on a manga originally created by Satoru Ozawa. Kieta was published in Deluxe Shōnen Sunday (a manga magazine published by Shogakukan).
Adachi is well known for romantic comedy and sports manga (especially baseball) such as Touch, H2, Slow Step, and Miyuki. He has been described as a writer of "delightful dialogue", a genius at portraying everyday life, "the greatest pure storyteller", and "a master manga artist". He is one of the few manga artists to write for shōnen, shōjo, and seinen manga magazines, and be popular in all three.
His works have been carried in manga magazines such as Weekly Shōnen Sunday, Ciao, Shōjo Comic, Big Comic, and Petit Comic, and most of his works are published through Shogakukan and Gakken. He was one of the flagship authors in the new Monthly Shōnen Sunday magazine which began publication in June 2009. Only two short story collections, Short Program and Short Program 2 (both through Viz Media), have been released in North America, though Viz is scheduled to begin publishing Cross Game in October 2010.
He modeled the spelling of あだち (rather than 安達) for his family name after the example of his older brother, manga artist Tsutomu Adachi. In addition, it has been suggested that the accurate portrayal of sibling rivalry in Touch may come from Adachi's experiences while growing up with his older brother. Adachi did the character designs for the OVA anime series Nozomi Witches, so he is sometimes incorrectly given credit for creating the original series.
Adachi is well known for romantic comedy and sports manga (especially baseball) such as Touch, H2, Slow Step, and Miyuki. He has been described as a writer of "delightful dialogue", a genius at portraying everyday life, "the greatest pure storyteller", and "a master manga artist". He is one of the few manga artists to write for shōnen, shōjo, and seinen manga magazines, and be popular in all three.
His works have been carried in manga magazines such as Weekly Shōnen Sunday, Ciao, Shōjo Comic, Big Comic, and Petit Comic, and most of his works are published through Shogakukan and Gakken. He was one of the flagship authors in the new Monthly Shōnen Sunday magazine which began publication in June 2009. Only two short story collections, Short Program and Short Program 2 (both through Viz Media), have been released in North America, though Viz is scheduled to begin publishing Cross Game in October 2010.
He modeled the spelling of あだち (rather than 安達) for his family name after the example of his older brother, manga artist Tsutomu Adachi. In addition, it has been suggested that the accurate portrayal of sibling rivalry in Touch may come from Adachi's experiences while growing up with his older brother. Adachi did the character designs for the OVA anime series Nozomi Witches, so he is sometimes incorrectly given credit for creating the original series.
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January 7, 2017
I know this would happen soon or later, but I'm sad nevertheless. This is really the final wake up call Tatsuya needed to man up and change for the better.
Di saat persaingan memperebutkan Minami semakin tampak nyata antara Tatsuya dan Kazuya dan impian menuju Koshien tinggal selangkah lagi, salah 1 pihak malah meninggalkan arena kompetisi. Hiks. The scene was so heartbreaking but drawn thoughtfully without excessive crying scene.
Di saat persaingan memperebutkan Minami semakin tampak nyata antara Tatsuya dan Kazuya dan impian menuju Koshien tinggal selangkah lagi, salah 1 pihak malah meninggalkan arena kompetisi. Hiks. The scene was so heartbreaking but drawn thoughtfully without excessive crying scene.
October 22, 2019
Ah melodrama you knew this was coming.
World: Beautiful art that tells the story so well without words. The world building is solid, it continues the baseball story and ties character building in.
Story: Ah what I was expecting happens here. It’s melodrama and it is glorious. It will pull at your heart and makes this the series that it is. It cliched now but when this book was written, it was not the norm. It was not original but this type of cliche was still not as so cliche as it is now. But wow it’s done well.
Characters: The emotions by the art here is amazing. The characters and who they are and their relationships done wonderfully. The trio are so well realised. Love it.
Onward to the next book!
World: Beautiful art that tells the story so well without words. The world building is solid, it continues the baseball story and ties character building in.
Story: Ah what I was expecting happens here. It’s melodrama and it is glorious. It will pull at your heart and makes this the series that it is. It cliched now but when this book was written, it was not the norm. It was not original but this type of cliche was still not as so cliche as it is now. But wow it’s done well.
Characters: The emotions by the art here is amazing. The characters and who they are and their relationships done wonderfully. The trio are so well realised. Love it.
Onward to the next book!
May 16, 2020
I couldn't stop reading, this series is the most bittersweet character study and I can't wait to spend more time with the characters.
I knew the big twist was coming, and as usual Adachi perfectly captured the quiet moments before the storm, building to the life-changing events. It was quiet and touching, no words needed in many instances.
I knew the big twist was coming, and as usual Adachi perfectly captured the quiet moments before the storm, building to the life-changing events. It was quiet and touching, no words needed in many instances.
July 9, 2019
Alright manga so far, I mostly recommend this for baseball fans⚾️This has a pretty decent story other than the baseball 😁⚾️💕
January 16, 2021
Es un spokon ( manga deportivo ) que disfruté muchisimo xq tiene un punto de romance que hace muy agradable su leectura. Me lo compre por nostalgia y me hizo rememorar el anime de mi juventud
May 31, 2021
Sudah diduga bakal begini nasib si kembar.
Khas melodrama sebagai upaya pembuktian bagi si abang.
Khas melodrama sebagai upaya pembuktian bagi si abang.
December 15, 2023
I wasn't expecting that.
August 22, 2009
sedih...
October 4, 2015
#Program BUBU
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada tanggal 8 Agustus 2008.
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada tanggal 8 Agustus 2008.
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