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Tasogare Outfocus #5
Twilight Outfocus Long Take 1
Es war ein kühler Frühlingsmorgen in ihrem ersten Oberschuljahr, als der stille Mao und der unnahbare Hisashi zufällig zu Mitbewohnern wurden. Als ihre Liebesgeschichte begann, hatte der Sommer des nächsten Jahres Einzug gehalten. Nun steht der Winter vor der Tür, und bald schon werden Mao und Hisashi ihr letztes Schuljahr absolvieren. Doch auf Mao, der vor Kurzem zum Vizepräsidenten des Filmklubs ernannt wurde, lastet ein enormer Druck. Auch Hisashi hat mit zahlreichen Problemen zu kämpfen. Bei all seinen neuen Verpflichtungen verliert Mao jedoch zunehmend den Blick für seinen Liebsten – und Hisashi wird immer einsamer …
192 pages, Paperback
First published July 12, 2023
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September 15, 2024
I'm so glad we get more of this series! I loved it upon my first read, and have fallen even more in love while watching the anime. This focuses mostly on Hisashi and Mao again as they struggle with similar fears but find strength in each other. They're young and they're still figuring it out, but they both have an eye on the future, and I love seeing them choose each other over and over again.
July 29, 2024
Für einen Manga, der in der Schule spielt, ist dieser hier einfach so verdammt gut - seit langem einer meiner Favoriten, weil die Charaktere nicht so überdermaßen kindisch und dumm rüber gebracht werden.
Die haben auch alle ihre Probleme, welche die sogar mal nachvollziehbar sind - Zukunftaussichten, wie andere sie sehen, Probleme im Club - aber alles wird nicht übertrieben dargestellt, wie so oft in BL-Schul-Mangas.
Dazu ist es sehr ruhig und langsam, der Zeichenstil ist wunderschön. Nicht ein einziger von den Chars regt mich auf :D wirklich selten für Schulmangas. Und es gibt kaum diese typischen Schul-Tropes, was mich auch freut.
Eine tolle Weiterführung der ersten Serie - ich denke, dass es ab dem zweiten Band deutlich mehr Drama geben wird, was ihre Beziehung angeht, ich freu mich aber drauf, weil das hier einfach irgendwie anders gehandhabt wird.
Die haben auch alle ihre Probleme, welche die sogar mal nachvollziehbar sind - Zukunftaussichten, wie andere sie sehen, Probleme im Club - aber alles wird nicht übertrieben dargestellt, wie so oft in BL-Schul-Mangas.
Dazu ist es sehr ruhig und langsam, der Zeichenstil ist wunderschön. Nicht ein einziger von den Chars regt mich auf :D wirklich selten für Schulmangas. Und es gibt kaum diese typischen Schul-Tropes, was mich auch freut.
Eine tolle Weiterführung der ersten Serie - ich denke, dass es ab dem zweiten Band deutlich mehr Drama geben wird, was ihre Beziehung angeht, ich freu mich aber drauf, weil das hier einfach irgendwie anders gehandhabt wird.
November 28, 2024
Twilight Out of Focus ★★★★☆
Afterimages in Slow Motion ★★★★★
Twilight Out of Focus: Overlap ★★★☆☆
The Evening Monologues ★★★☆☆
This is one of my all-time favorite BL series. That said, as much as I love the first volume, the story is insular. With its strong focus on romance, we never get to learn much about Hisashi or Mao as individuals. This time around, Jyanome fixes that. Not only do both leads have their own arcs, their growth pushes the romance forward. That's exactly the sort of storytelling I love in a BL. On top of that, the story delves into their friendships with other people. It makes these characters and their dynamics with one another much richer and more compelling. Not gonna lie, I'm so bitter that the anime adaptation ends right before this volume. This is literally the best one yet.
Afterimages in Slow Motion ★★★★★
Twilight Out of Focus: Overlap ★★★☆☆
The Evening Monologues ★★★☆☆
This is one of my all-time favorite BL series. That said, as much as I love the first volume, the story is insular. With its strong focus on romance, we never get to learn much about Hisashi or Mao as individuals. This time around, Jyanome fixes that. Not only do both leads have their own arcs, their growth pushes the romance forward. That's exactly the sort of storytelling I love in a BL. On top of that, the story delves into their friendships with other people. It makes these characters and their dynamics with one another much richer and more compelling. Not gonna lie, I'm so bitter that the anime adaptation ends right before this volume. This is literally the best one yet.
September 24, 2024
I adore this series.
Truth is, I wasn't super rushing to read the latest volume, because Mao/Hisashi hasn't been my favorite couple. I like them, but I love the two spinoff couples and felt kind of disappointed to swing back around to the "main" couple of the series. But they were perfection this time around.
It helped, of course, that Ichikawa is still a major presence in the film club, with tons of literally laugh out loud hilarious moments, plus some really good heartfelt stuff, too. Loved how much more of a focus there was on his friendship with Mao, including some flashbacks to their first encounter in junior high...I hadn't realized they were so close? I guess I'd thought Ichikawa was better friends with the twins, but Mao's the one he has history with, fights with, and has heart-to-heart talks with. That was great. It adds a lot of depth to both of them.
Also, bonus points for the Kikuchihara scenes and the quick appearances of Rei and Shion. Would always love to see more of them, but the heart of this storyline really was Mao and Hisashi getting past the first excitement of dating, and dealing with all the real life problems they'll have to keep facing together.
Mao, I think, has been my biggest struggle in the series, since I haven't always loved some of his decision-making. That scene with him while Hisashi was sleeping was kind of what I mean - he just seems...selfish, in a way? Insensitive and not particularly in tune with other people's feelings, which turns out to actually be intentional, and something he's actively trying to be better about.
He and Hisashi are both struggling with the same issue: each of them is having major problems with their club activities and the responsibilities they're saddled with, but they're too afraid of looking like a weak loser to talk to each other about it. The thing is, Hisashi's hits a lot harder, because his stakes are way higher.
Mao, quite honestly, would be okay if they broke up. He'd be heartbroken. He'd always carry the memory of his first love with him (and put it into movies). But he'd recover, because he has an entire world outside of Hisashi - his friends, the film club, his huge loving family. And that's what Hisashi means when he "jokes" about still needing to work harder to keep Mao's attention focused on him.
He is absolutely, completely terrified at the thought of Mao getting tired of him and leaving him, like everyone else in his life has done.
That "dream sequence" with Hisashi followed by a stage spotlight as he monologues about how he's afraid of losing Mao...that was stunning. It's a shame the anime ended before this sequel, because that was downright cinematic. Honestly, everything in this volume was absolutely beautifully composed. It's such a pleasure to read and to look at. Really a top favorite series of mine at this point.
There's a little bit of a cliffhanger ending, with Mao fully convinced that Hisashi will agree to go meet his whole family over Christmas. I hope that doesn't turn into anything too dramatic, or derail Hisashi's opening night with the play. But I'm not really worried about any of the couples. They're doing such a good job of at least trying to talk to each other, and I love seeing their journey.
(I do, though, want to see what happens with Ichikawa and Kikuchihara after Kikuchihara graduates.)
Truth is, I wasn't super rushing to read the latest volume, because Mao/Hisashi hasn't been my favorite couple. I like them, but I love the two spinoff couples and felt kind of disappointed to swing back around to the "main" couple of the series. But they were perfection this time around.
It helped, of course, that Ichikawa is still a major presence in the film club, with tons of literally laugh out loud hilarious moments, plus some really good heartfelt stuff, too. Loved how much more of a focus there was on his friendship with Mao, including some flashbacks to their first encounter in junior high...I hadn't realized they were so close? I guess I'd thought Ichikawa was better friends with the twins, but Mao's the one he has history with, fights with, and has heart-to-heart talks with. That was great. It adds a lot of depth to both of them.
Also, bonus points for the Kikuchihara scenes and the quick appearances of Rei and Shion. Would always love to see more of them, but the heart of this storyline really was Mao and Hisashi getting past the first excitement of dating, and dealing with all the real life problems they'll have to keep facing together.
Mao, I think, has been my biggest struggle in the series, since I haven't always loved some of his decision-making. That scene with him while Hisashi was sleeping was kind of what I mean - he just seems...selfish, in a way? Insensitive and not particularly in tune with other people's feelings, which turns out to actually be intentional, and something he's actively trying to be better about.
He and Hisashi are both struggling with the same issue: each of them is having major problems with their club activities and the responsibilities they're saddled with, but they're too afraid of looking like a weak loser to talk to each other about it. The thing is, Hisashi's hits a lot harder, because his stakes are way higher.
Mao, quite honestly, would be okay if they broke up. He'd be heartbroken. He'd always carry the memory of his first love with him (and put it into movies). But he'd recover, because he has an entire world outside of Hisashi - his friends, the film club, his huge loving family. And that's what Hisashi means when he "jokes" about still needing to work harder to keep Mao's attention focused on him.
He is absolutely, completely terrified at the thought of Mao getting tired of him and leaving him, like everyone else in his life has done.
That "dream sequence" with Hisashi followed by a stage spotlight as he monologues about how he's afraid of losing Mao...that was stunning. It's a shame the anime ended before this sequel, because that was downright cinematic. Honestly, everything in this volume was absolutely beautifully composed. It's such a pleasure to read and to look at. Really a top favorite series of mine at this point.
There's a little bit of a cliffhanger ending, with Mao fully convinced that Hisashi will agree to go meet his whole family over Christmas. I hope that doesn't turn into anything too dramatic, or derail Hisashi's opening night with the play. But I'm not really worried about any of the couples. They're doing such a good job of at least trying to talk to each other, and I love seeing their journey.
(I do, though, want to see what happens with Ichikawa and Kikuchihara after Kikuchihara graduates.)
September 2, 2024
Un tome centré autour de l'importance de communiquer, ce que j'ai trouvé très cool !
Par contre, il y a une scène pas ouf ouf qui peut transmettre un mauvais message au lectorat en termes de consentement...
Par contre, il y a une scène pas ouf ouf qui peut transmettre un mauvais message au lectorat en termes de consentement...
September 25, 2024
I really liked this one!! The last 20-30 pages had me constantly smiling. I’m glad that Mao and Hisashi were able to open up about their insecurities, both to each other and to their friends. I’m nervous about what Hisashi’s answer will be to Mao’s question at the end!!! Another series with a Spring 2025 release date for the next volume, UGH. I want it now 😭
December 15, 2024
4,4⭐️
Los amo tanto.
Los amo tanto.
September 11, 2025
I loved delving deeper into Hisashi's insecurities in this volume.
January 12, 2025
J'aime beaucoup le travail de Jyanome donc toujours contente de continuer à lire ses œuvres ❤️
November 21, 2024
Les Boys Love semblent avoir le chic pour entrecouper leurs histoires en plusieurs mini-arc saison. Arès Asumiko Nakamura et son Dokyusei et consort qui fait ça,et Yuki Fumino et les différentes saison de Hidamari go kikoeru, place à Jyanome et ses Twilight Outfocus dont voici la dernière mouture.
La série a démarré en 2020 chez nous avec Twilight Outfocus qui racontait la rencontre entre Mao et Hisashi avec le début de leur collocation. Elle s'est poursuivie ensuite un an plus tard avec Overlap autour d'un projet de film, avant de proposer deux bifurcations consacrées aux vice-présidents consécutifs du club de ciné : Rei Inaba dans Moi Moi Monologue et Jin dans Atferimage slow motion. Ouf. La série actuelle est donc la dernière en date et s'inscrit après tout cela.
Même sans avoir tout lu, l'autrice nous offre une porte d'entrée facile à univers grâce à une narration des plus fluides et de entraînante qui nous permet de refaire connaissance tranquillement avec tout le monde le temps d'un double projet et d'un double problème. Mao et Hisashi qui sont désormais en couple ont des vies perso à côté qui les occupent bien. Mao est devenu le nouveau vice-président du club, ce qui lui met une grosse pression. Quant à Hisashi, on lui a confié le premier rôle au club de théâtre. Aucun n'en voulait et chacun va devoir s'en accommoder et faire de son mieux.
Bien que n'ayant pas ressenti d'attachement particulier aux personnages, dur dur d'apprécier un héros qui tente de coucher avec son petit ami endormi sans son consentement..., j'ai eu l'impression d'une autrice attachée à décrire leur quotidien et celui de leur groupe d'amis. Plus que leur histoire sentimentale, elle fait vivre leur club respectif et raconte avec passion ce qui les agite en ce moment. Il va donc être question de passion d'un côté, de page blanche aussi, ainsi que de volonté de bien faire. Des valeurs forcément positive qui mettent le lecteur dans ses petits chaussons pour les suivre.
La romance, elle, est légèrement en-dessous, peu voire pas assez présente et démarrant mal. Mais on suit un couple installé, qui vit en coloc à l'internat et qui est assez sûr de ses sentiments. Malgré tout des questions les taraudes, la peur de la lassitude pour l'un, l'envie de faire avancer leur couple et de présenter son compagnon à sa famille, la peur de ne pas être à la hauteur et le sentiment de ne pas mériter ce bonheur. Ainsi, même si je ne l'ai pas pleinement ressenti, ce couple se veut attachant et l'autrice a la riche idée de ne pas noyer son histoire avec des scènes romantiques ou pimentées avec eux. Elle en use avec parcimonie, les rendant d'autant plus importante.
En plus, il faut dire pour ne rien gâcher que Jyanome a vraiment sa patte, et c'est agréable de suivre une autrice qui sait imposer son style. J'ai un peu de mal avec les dessins ''maniérés'' de certains personnages et à l'inverse j'aime beaucoup le dessin félin d'autres. J'aime surtout le côté mode et poseur qui se dégage de son trait. On ne se refait pas. Mais surtout, je trouve à chaque fois ses couvertures magnifiques et lumineuses.
Nouvelle série cette fois, et non pas seulement oneshot comme les autres, l'autrice nous invite à continuer à suivre le quotidien de ses héros fans de cinéma et de théâtre à travers la vie de leur club et la vie de leur couple, les deux se mélangeant. C'est doux, c'est mignon, avec quand même quelques scènes malaisantes qu'on aurait pu éviter, mais de jolis thèmes autour du manque de confiance en soi. De plus, avis aux amateurs de beaux dessins.
Article complet : https://www.sanctuary.fr/avis/150599/
La série a démarré en 2020 chez nous avec Twilight Outfocus qui racontait la rencontre entre Mao et Hisashi avec le début de leur collocation. Elle s'est poursuivie ensuite un an plus tard avec Overlap autour d'un projet de film, avant de proposer deux bifurcations consacrées aux vice-présidents consécutifs du club de ciné : Rei Inaba dans Moi Moi Monologue et Jin dans Atferimage slow motion. Ouf. La série actuelle est donc la dernière en date et s'inscrit après tout cela.
Même sans avoir tout lu, l'autrice nous offre une porte d'entrée facile à univers grâce à une narration des plus fluides et de entraînante qui nous permet de refaire connaissance tranquillement avec tout le monde le temps d'un double projet et d'un double problème. Mao et Hisashi qui sont désormais en couple ont des vies perso à côté qui les occupent bien. Mao est devenu le nouveau vice-président du club, ce qui lui met une grosse pression. Quant à Hisashi, on lui a confié le premier rôle au club de théâtre. Aucun n'en voulait et chacun va devoir s'en accommoder et faire de son mieux.
Bien que n'ayant pas ressenti d'attachement particulier aux personnages, dur dur d'apprécier un héros qui tente de coucher avec son petit ami endormi sans son consentement..., j'ai eu l'impression d'une autrice attachée à décrire leur quotidien et celui de leur groupe d'amis. Plus que leur histoire sentimentale, elle fait vivre leur club respectif et raconte avec passion ce qui les agite en ce moment. Il va donc être question de passion d'un côté, de page blanche aussi, ainsi que de volonté de bien faire. Des valeurs forcément positive qui mettent le lecteur dans ses petits chaussons pour les suivre.
La romance, elle, est légèrement en-dessous, peu voire pas assez présente et démarrant mal. Mais on suit un couple installé, qui vit en coloc à l'internat et qui est assez sûr de ses sentiments. Malgré tout des questions les taraudes, la peur de la lassitude pour l'un, l'envie de faire avancer leur couple et de présenter son compagnon à sa famille, la peur de ne pas être à la hauteur et le sentiment de ne pas mériter ce bonheur. Ainsi, même si je ne l'ai pas pleinement ressenti, ce couple se veut attachant et l'autrice a la riche idée de ne pas noyer son histoire avec des scènes romantiques ou pimentées avec eux. Elle en use avec parcimonie, les rendant d'autant plus importante.
En plus, il faut dire pour ne rien gâcher que Jyanome a vraiment sa patte, et c'est agréable de suivre une autrice qui sait imposer son style. J'ai un peu de mal avec les dessins ''maniérés'' de certains personnages et à l'inverse j'aime beaucoup le dessin félin d'autres. J'aime surtout le côté mode et poseur qui se dégage de son trait. On ne se refait pas. Mais surtout, je trouve à chaque fois ses couvertures magnifiques et lumineuses.
Nouvelle série cette fois, et non pas seulement oneshot comme les autres, l'autrice nous invite à continuer à suivre le quotidien de ses héros fans de cinéma et de théâtre à travers la vie de leur club et la vie de leur couple, les deux se mélangeant. C'est doux, c'est mignon, avec quand même quelques scènes malaisantes qu'on aurait pu éviter, mais de jolis thèmes autour du manque de confiance en soi. De plus, avis aux amateurs de beaux dessins.
Article complet : https://www.sanctuary.fr/avis/150599/
February 13, 2025
Are you looking for a heartwarming school drama that has spice, drama and fluff in one convenient package? Twilight out of focus might suit your needs! Not to mention it’s set in a delightful theater club you won’t be able to get enough of.
Continue Mao’s and Hisashi’s journey. Twilight Out of Focus is a heartwarming school drama centered around a theater club. Its strengths lie in character development and its emotional depth. This has to be my favorite volume of this series so far. The characters’ communication and inner monologues were beautifully written, and I really appreciated the character development and arcs they went through.
I highly praise Twilight Out of Focus for balancing drama with a strong center. While I could predict some plot points due to foreshadowing, the story still managed to surprise me. That’s one of the things I love about this story—it keeps you guessing. Although the series addresses dark topics, it primarily focuses on healing from our pasts and the importance of friends and sometimes, family. I absolutely loved this volume and I can’t wait for the next one to get some answers!
Who is this manga for
This series has an anime, so it’s perfect for newcomers and veterans alike! If you want something to enjoy a manga and an anime with, this is one of the strongest BLs out there to try. It’s mostly a green-light high school romance and it’s an ongoing series, so it’s perfect if you want a series to collect as it comes out. Manga fans of a fairly lighthearted story with a sprinkling of spice and some deeper moments will likely enjoy this story.
Check out the full review on the blog
https://yeolliestorytime.com/twilight...
Continue Mao’s and Hisashi’s journey. Twilight Out of Focus is a heartwarming school drama centered around a theater club. Its strengths lie in character development and its emotional depth. This has to be my favorite volume of this series so far. The characters’ communication and inner monologues were beautifully written, and I really appreciated the character development and arcs they went through.
I highly praise Twilight Out of Focus for balancing drama with a strong center. While I could predict some plot points due to foreshadowing, the story still managed to surprise me. That’s one of the things I love about this story—it keeps you guessing. Although the series addresses dark topics, it primarily focuses on healing from our pasts and the importance of friends and sometimes, family. I absolutely loved this volume and I can’t wait for the next one to get some answers!
Who is this manga for
This series has an anime, so it’s perfect for newcomers and veterans alike! If you want something to enjoy a manga and an anime with, this is one of the strongest BLs out there to try. It’s mostly a green-light high school romance and it’s an ongoing series, so it’s perfect if you want a series to collect as it comes out. Manga fans of a fairly lighthearted story with a sprinkling of spice and some deeper moments will likely enjoy this story.
Check out the full review on the blog
https://yeolliestorytime.com/twilight...
February 16, 2025
i absolutely love this series. after watching the anime, i knew that i needed to pick up the manga and i am so glad that i did. if sasaki and miyano are my little biscuits, then mao and hisashi are my crumpets 💖
for me, the fifth volume didn’t have the same umph as the first four, partly because both mao and hisashi are dealing with certain insecurities that feel as if…they should have already gone through for being as passionate about one another as they are…that’s only my opinion though (which can be very wrong). but overall, i enjoyed this body of work and i eagerly await for the sixth volume to be released (so glad i preordered haha).
for me, the fifth volume didn’t have the same umph as the first four, partly because both mao and hisashi are dealing with certain insecurities that feel as if…they should have already gone through for being as passionate about one another as they are…that’s only my opinion though (which can be very wrong). but overall, i enjoyed this body of work and i eagerly await for the sixth volume to be released (so glad i preordered haha).
November 20, 2024
Definitely very cute. Better than their first volume. The only downside is that this author sometimes tends to push the boundaries between consensual and nc in at least one intimacy scene in each manga and it’s really frustrating. It’s just unsettling and we can do it without it. Overall though, the characters are loveable and the story has began to grow more in intensity, which is nice. We got left on a cliffhanger 😭 patiently waiting for volume 6
October 9, 2025
Debería haber una norma general que dice que cuando una historia de amor empieza a hablar de cualquieeeer otro tema que no sea el amor, debe ser cancelado y finalizado.
¿Qué es eso de estar 5 capítulos hablándome del amor por el cine y 4 páginas en total para el amor? ¿Me estas vacilando? ¡Si el primer y segundo volumen trataban solamente de su relación y eran perfectos! ¡¿POR QUÉ NO LO TERMINASTE AHÍ?!
¿Qué es eso de estar 5 capítulos hablándome del amor por el cine y 4 páginas en total para el amor? ¿Me estas vacilando? ¡Si el primer y segundo volumen trataban solamente de su relación y eran perfectos! ¡¿POR QUÉ NO LO TERMINASTE AHÍ?!
December 8, 2024
Una continuació d'allò més benvinguda que ens mostra unes històries d'amor incipient en un moment vital clau ❤️ aquí la narració coral no té tant de pes i se centra en el Mao i el Hihashi, els reptes que hauran de superar (sobretot manca de comunicació honesta i sense embuts). Són preciosos, estan enamoradíssims i tenen una química desbordant. Molt a favorrr ❤️❤️❤️
June 8, 2025
YUUUUPP. Ugh, I am obsessed with Hisashi. He is so romantic and sweet and emotional and precious. LOVE HIM SO MUCH. And Mao is also so precious, if not aggressive lmao.
I am so happy that we're getting to know all of these characters so deeply. The structure of this series is so refreshing and fun.
I am so happy that we're getting to know all of these characters so deeply. The structure of this series is so refreshing and fun.
December 25, 2024
I think this is my fav one out of the whole series so far and I can't wait for part 2. We finally get a more in-depth look at Mao and Hisashi! I haven't caught up on the anime yet, but I really hope we get to see this!!
April 27, 2025
Echaba de menos a Mao y Hisashi, es que son de monos. Quiero leer ya el siguiente para ver la respuesta de Hisashi, que me da que al principio no va a ser lo que Mao quiere escuchar, no sé, tengo esa sensación. Veremos.
November 16, 2025
Art is lovely. The story continues to be okay to me. It doesn't really pull me in the way this seems to resonate with others. I think I will finish part 2 and not continue this series if there is more.
August 27, 2024
Une nouvelle série dans laquelle on suit l'évolution des héros créés par Jyanome. Toujours très belle graphiquement. Vivement la suite !
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October 13, 2024I DIDN'T KNOW THERE WERE GOING TO BE TWO MORE HELLOOO
it's like watching my children slowly grow up omg
it's like watching my children slowly grow up omg
October 17, 2024
Ughhhhh 😭😭😭 I love these babies. This story is so raw and real. I love them. Their anxieties about the future kinda hit hard too. I just want to protect them forever.
December 19, 2024
im going to fucking bash my head against the wall. I LOVE THEM SO FUCKING BADDDDDD😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔
April 14, 2025
4.5 stars.
July 6, 2025
2.5/5 ⭐️
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July 26, 2025I was both scared and excited about this sequel but I shouldn't have been scared because I loved everything about this!
August 30, 2025
je pense que l'histoire ne m'intéresse juste pas.
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