ランウェイで笑って 22 [Runway de Waratte 22]

Smile Down the Runway #22

by Kotoba Inoya, 猪ノ谷言葉

身長は、158cmから伸びなかった・・・。
藤戸千雪の夢は「パリ・コレ」モデル。
モデルとして致命的な低身長ゆえに、周囲は「諦めろ」と言うが、千雪は折れない。
そんなとき、千雪はクラスの貧乏男子・都村育人の諦めきれない夢「ファッションデザイナー」を「無理でしょ」と切ってしまい・・・!?

日本最高峰の祭典「東京ファッションウィーク」のデビューを「千雪のため」に作ると宣言した育人。美依、花丘、心たち仲間の力を借りて、型破りのファッションショーが実現! しかしメインモデルの千雪は精神的ダメージから立ち直れずにいて…? 育人と千雪の「約束」が果たされる日。世界を相手取った舞台で、新時代の風を吹かせられるのか!? 夢を追って走る全ての人に捧げるファッショナブルロマン、感動の終幕!!

Genres: Manga, Shonen

192 pages, Paperback

First published August 17, 2021

Reviews

[Nicolo · Rating 4 out of 5]

The culmination of this remarkable journey arrives. Chiyuki’s dream of gracing the Paris runway hangs in the balance. Ikuto’s designs take center stage, and the fate of their intertwined ambitions unfolds. The manga masterfully balances hope, heartache, and the pursuit of excellence. As we bid farewell to these characters, we witness their transformation from mere dreamers to resilient achievers.

The author sticks the landing on this most unlikely series. A fashion designer and runway model combo are a most unlikely set of shonen manga protagonists. It is a story that made this reader realize that it needs this story in my life. It is a great story, and wonderfully illustrated.

[Niche · Rating 4 out of 5]

A satisfying ending, though far from my favorite volume of the series. It circles back to the earlier themes and character dynamics of the start of the series, but my biggest pleasure in the series was the planning and thought that went into the clothes themselves and the mechanics of accomplishing it. In that regard, this volume didn't offer much, focusing more so on Chiaki's emotional health and motivation.

[Felicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chiyuki is the absolute protagonist in almost every volume. Talent is needed, but determination and the will to achieve one's goals must also play an important role. The author in the last chapter leaves us with a riddle about a 'wedding' ring 😁.

[Adam Sunny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chapter 184-194 (end)