ブルーピリオド [Blue Period]

山口つばさ writes and illustrates this acclaimed manga series, which has been serialized in Kodansha's magazines since 2017. Blue Period follows a high-achieving student who discovers a passion for art and commits to the grueling path of applying to Japan's most competitive art university. Through 18 issues, the series has earned praise for its unflinching look at the creative process, the pressures of artistic ambition, and the personal growth that comes from pursuing a difficult dream.