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はだしの天使 Hadashi no Tenshi #1
Barefoot Angel Volume 1
This volume comes with an exclusive Animate Bonus and ComiComi Studio Bonus!
One winter day, Turner, a shoemaker in modern-day England, comes across Benny, a seemingly homeless young man barefoot and shivering on a park bench. Concerned about this stranger who claims to be a former angel, Turner decides to invite him into his home to avoid the bitter English winter. As the two get closer, Turner decides that he wants to make shoes for Benny, who's putting his all into learning about the human realm. Benny ends up living with Turner during the months-long shoemaking process, but will their arrangement come to an end when the shoes are complete?
One winter day, Turner, a shoemaker in modern-day England, comes across Benny, a seemingly homeless young man barefoot and shivering on a park bench. Concerned about this stranger who claims to be a former angel, Turner decides to invite him into his home to avoid the bitter English winter. As the two get closer, Turner decides that he wants to make shoes for Benny, who's putting his all into learning about the human realm. Benny ends up living with Turner during the months-long shoemaking process, but will their arrangement come to an end when the shoes are complete?
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First published June 10, 2021
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June 21, 2022
So adorable omg. I find long-haired Benny more handsome though. I love everything about this, even the art style is topnotch, and the couple is such a delight!!
April 7, 2025
4.75 ✨️
It was so cute nsufjsignsoc. Band 2 und 3 hab ich schon bestellt xd
It was so cute nsufjsignsoc. Band 2 und 3 hab ich schon bestellt xd
January 24, 2023
They are just so wholesome🥺
February 4, 2022
3.5 stars
The artstyle is SO pretty I can just stare at it all day. And the premise alone got me hooked; it isn't your typical BL since it's about a shoemaker and a fallen (and barefoot) angel whom he eventually lives with and makes shoes for. Their domestics scenes were also v adorable.
However, if I'm being honest, the story and characters are not too well-developed. It's understandable since the main story itself is only 5 chapters long, but everything kinda went too fast after chapter 4; consequently, the main character's romantic development felt somewhat rushed and wasn't all that organic. Their backgrounds weren't explored well, either, so I didn't get too invested. But it's still a good read and still has potential for growth if there will ever be a second volume.
The artstyle is SO pretty I can just stare at it all day. And the premise alone got me hooked; it isn't your typical BL since it's about a shoemaker and a fallen (and barefoot) angel whom he eventually lives with and makes shoes for. Their domestics scenes were also v adorable.
However, if I'm being honest, the story and characters are not too well-developed. It's understandable since the main story itself is only 5 chapters long, but everything kinda went too fast after chapter 4; consequently, the main character's romantic development felt somewhat rushed and wasn't all that organic. Their backgrounds weren't explored well, either, so I didn't get too invested. But it's still a good read and still has potential for growth if there will ever be a second volume.
January 7, 2026
Oh, this was beautiful! I think what I liked the most about the story is how both Turner and Benjamin had exactly what the other needed. I loved how insistent Turner was about making the shoes Benjamin would use to travel and he did. They were the cutest.
Also the way Turner was hesitant many times throughout the story but his heart always knew to trust Benjamin. Or Benjamin who didn’t know what he was feeling but still couldn’t help but kiss his forehead. Cute cute cuteeeee.
Also the way Turner was hesitant many times throughout the story but his heart always knew to trust Benjamin. Or Benjamin who didn’t know what he was feeling but still couldn’t help but kiss his forehead. Cute cute cuteeeee.
April 13, 2022
Barefoot angel. Best looking couple. Esperaré por la secuela
February 7, 2023
3.5 Stars!
May 31, 2022
The story is a little underdeveloped but the art is adorable 💌
April 14, 2024
Cute and I loved the art style, but the start was a bit odd (who just takes a complete stranger home and never calls the doctor about supposed amnesia?) and the drunken sex scene was a bit questionable. An interesting read for sure!
July 21, 2024
3.5⭐️
August 12, 2024
that was sso cute tho. omg..
a fallen angel is barefoot in london, a young shoe maker offers to make him shoes. and here starts their story.. beautiful !
a fallen angel is barefoot in london, a young shoe maker offers to make him shoes. and here starts their story.. beautiful !
January 17, 2026
อบอุ่น อ่านง่าย เติมพลังบวกให้กับวันแย่ๆ ได้ดีเลยTT
January 21, 2026
• ex angel x human
• slice of life
• slice of life
February 13, 2022
really cute! i loved it
September 29, 2023
3.5 stars.
Liked this quite a lot! Would have liked it more if it didn't have the spicy scene in it, but that's just personal preference...
The art was really pretty as well!
Liked this quite a lot! Would have liked it more if it didn't have the spicy scene in it, but that's just personal preference...
The art was really pretty as well!
January 22, 2023
A very short, warm story. I picked it up because I loved the cover and to my own surprise, I wasn't disappointed. Maybe I didn't like how things got rushed towards the end (that's why 4/5), I'd like it being a bit longer so I could learn more about the characters.
It was a pleasant, nice read. I'd say it's like wrapping yourself with warm blanket on a cold day. If you look for some light story which is nice to read, and to boost your spirit a bit, I'd recommend it.
It was a pleasant, nice read. I'd say it's like wrapping yourself with warm blanket on a cold day. If you look for some light story which is nice to read, and to boost your spirit a bit, I'd recommend it.
February 17, 2023
Habe es gelesen weil eine Freundin es mir empfehlte.
Muss hier sagen es is eine süsse niedliche Story wo ich sage ok so für zwischendurch definitv oke.
Die Charaktere sind jetzt naja oberflächlich angegangen werden aber auch nich vertieft ich denke wenn man hier was niedliches Zwischending haben mag reicht es auf jedenfall
Muss hier sagen es is eine süsse niedliche Story wo ich sage ok so für zwischendurch definitv oke.
Die Charaktere sind jetzt naja oberflächlich angegangen werden aber auch nich vertieft ich denke wenn man hier was niedliches Zwischending haben mag reicht es auf jedenfall
January 26, 2023
Ex angel x Shoemaker/cuuute manga but too short
December 31, 2024
Als ein Engel mit einer menschlichen Seele in Berührung kommt und somit eines der Gesetze des Himmels bricht, wird er auf die Erde verbannt, wo er als vermeintlich Obdachloser auf den Schuhmacher Turner trifft. Turner fällt sofort auf, dass der junge Mann keine Schuhe trägt. Er nimmt ihn bei sich auf, gibt ihm den Namen „Benjamin“ und fertigt Schuhe für ihn an, wodurch sich die beiden schnell näherkommen.
Süße Geschichte, die viel Luft nach oben lässt, denn sie wirft einige Fragen auf, die hoffentlich im Folgeband beantwortet werden. Der Zeichenstil hat mir gut gefallen, wirkt stellenweise sehr detailliert, aber auch unausgearbeitet. Der Manga spielt in London und kann den englischen Flair auch gut porträtieren.
Süße Geschichte, die viel Luft nach oben lässt, denn sie wirft einige Fragen auf, die hoffentlich im Folgeband beantwortet werden. Der Zeichenstil hat mir gut gefallen, wirkt stellenweise sehr detailliert, aber auch unausgearbeitet. Der Manga spielt in London und kann den englischen Flair auch gut porträtieren.
July 26, 2022
3.5 / 5
August 17, 2022
ONE OF MY FAVS
January 3, 2023
The art was amazing but it felt unfinished.
June 9, 2023
Trop mimmmmmmmms j'adore les dessins et tout c'était vraiment trop mignon !
June 23, 2023
barefoot angel vol. 1 ꒰ঌ ⭐︎ ໒꒱
i love fallen angel stories! though—this one isn’t the kind that’s full of corrupted lust. (shoutout to intoxicating love fr🤞gotta one of my favorite sins. 🙏)
this is a bl manga about benny, a fallen angel with a very unserious english name, and turner, a reclusive british shoemaker (cobbler?) who meet by chance one cold winter’s day.
the two decide to live together until turner finishes making benny a pair of shoes that will allow him to set off on his travels to visit the sea for the first time.
i really enjoyed the atmosphere of this manga—very warm and domestic. ♡
BUT, unfortunately, neither main character really feels fully developed. they’re both missing… something.
i guess with benny it makes more sense because he literally doesn’t know anything about being a human, but turner’s only *thing* was that he didn’t want to reveal he’s gay (due to past trauma of a friend abandoning him, understandable).
i just wish both of them had been a little more interesting. it made some of their scenes feel flat. :/
this definitely needed to be longer to really develop the characters, but i enjoyed the vibes nonetheless~
and i LOVED the art!!!!! i thought it was so pretty. (๑ - ◡ - ๑) 💘
there’s a second volume, so i’m hoping it showcases more of benny and turner (and their cat!!) happily living together! because they’re the CUTEST. 🫶🏼 and maybe in the process, it’ll reveal more complex characterization.
🪽👞💗
i love fallen angel stories! though—this one isn’t the kind that’s full of corrupted lust. (shoutout to intoxicating love fr🤞gotta one of my favorite sins. 🙏)
this is a bl manga about benny, a fallen angel with a very unserious english name, and turner, a reclusive british shoemaker (cobbler?) who meet by chance one cold winter’s day.
the two decide to live together until turner finishes making benny a pair of shoes that will allow him to set off on his travels to visit the sea for the first time.
i really enjoyed the atmosphere of this manga—very warm and domestic. ♡
BUT, unfortunately, neither main character really feels fully developed. they’re both missing… something.
i guess with benny it makes more sense because he literally doesn’t know anything about being a human, but turner’s only *thing* was that he didn’t want to reveal he’s gay (due to past trauma of a friend abandoning him, understandable).
i just wish both of them had been a little more interesting. it made some of their scenes feel flat. :/
this definitely needed to be longer to really develop the characters, but i enjoyed the vibes nonetheless~
and i LOVED the art!!!!! i thought it was so pretty. (๑ - ◡ - ๑) 💘
there’s a second volume, so i’m hoping it showcases more of benny and turner (and their cat!!) happily living together! because they’re the CUTEST. 🫶🏼 and maybe in the process, it’ll reveal more complex characterization.
🪽👞💗
January 3, 2022
Wow, this was really cute!
The story is about "Benjamin" who has become a fallen angel and how he's taken in by Turner, who offers him a home and decides to make him a pair of shoes for his future travel plans. And of course, while they live together, the two start to develop feelings for each other. Honestly, it's such a calm-paced and, to a degree, unfeeling manga, but it feels right. I mean, you can tell that Turner is trying to keep his distance and Benjamin is only starting to learn how to interact with people. Also, that ending! Super happy with it! Can't wait to see what happens next~
The story is about "Benjamin" who has become a fallen angel and how he's taken in by Turner, who offers him a home and decides to make him a pair of shoes for his future travel plans. And of course, while they live together, the two start to develop feelings for each other. Honestly, it's such a calm-paced and, to a degree, unfeeling manga, but it feels right. I mean, you can tell that Turner is trying to keep his distance and Benjamin is only starting to learn how to interact with people. Also, that ending! Super happy with it! Can't wait to see what happens next~
June 22, 2022
El arte es precioso, al igual que el diseño de personajes. La trama es sencilla pero entretenida y teniendo en cuenta la cantidad de capítulos, creo que la relación de ambos logró un desarrollo decente, aunque no se llegó a explorar en profundidad un poco más sobre los dos personajes creo que para cinco capítulos esta más que bien.
December 31, 2021
Barefoot Angel
December 31, 2021
Muy tierna la historia y el dibujo precioso 🥺
March 25, 2022
Hermoso y demasiado mágico. Me encanto.
Un ángel desterrado y un zapatero, ambos emprendiendo la búsqueda por conocer el pasado y presente de ambos.
Un ángel desterrado y un zapatero, ambos emprendiendo la búsqueda por conocer el pasado y presente de ambos.
June 16, 2022
Es una historia muy bonita, y a mí me encantan las historias bonitas (๑♡⌓♡๑)
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