Asako
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Japanese: あさこ


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Type: Manga
Volumes: 7
Chapters: 35
Status: Finished
Published: Nov 26, 2019 to May 23, 2023
Genre: Drama Drama
Demographic: Seinen Seinen
Serialization: Dokodemo Young Champion
Authors: Yoshida, Morohe (Story & Art)

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Score: 7.041 (scored by 770770 users)
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Ranked: #87602
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Popularity: #6271
Members: 3,746
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"Asako" depicts the relationship between an 11-year-old boy living in a seaside fishing village, Masashi Aoshima, and a mysterious beauty, Asako, who came to stay at his guest house from Tokyo.

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5 Recommended
1 Mixed Feelings
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Sep 19, 2024
xBadxApple
Recommended
Fantastic manga. Some people will be put off by its premise and rather controversial nature.

While I don't fault them, I do want to note they're missing out. The longer the series goes on, the more apparent it becomes that the focus in 'Asako' lies way beyond the taboo/immorality. In fact, the controversial aspect eventually gets shoved off to uncover the real depth of the story.

This is a tale of identity, grief and longing, of maturing. And ultimately - of closure. Because every human being yearns for closure and the heaviness of this concept only piles on as time passes. I'd say it's exactly 'closure' that ...
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Oct 4, 2023
foxhunt99
Recommended
Preliminary (25/35 eps)

This manga intricately narrates the tale of an unusual relationship between an 11-year-old boy named Masashi and an enchantingly beautiful older girl named Asako. Although the exact age difference eludes me—falling within the approximate range of 10 to 15 years—the narrative unfolds as a captivating blend of romance and mystery. Masashi, from the onset, finds himself irresistibly drawn to Asako, who harbors an enigmatic past with hints suggesting potential involvement in criminal activities.

The plot undergoes a significant temporal shift, portraying a major leap in time. As Masashi matures, he fervently endeavors to unveil the mysteries shrouding Asako, showcasing an unwavering commitment that persists through the ...
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Oct 9, 2025
curvedtree
Mixed Feelings
If you are reading this manga for the DRAMA, then sure you might enjoy it, but if you were looking for the ROMANCE they implied it would exist, drop it.

Asako is a mysterious older woman that shows up in Masashi's, an 11 years old boy, small village Eni and he falls in love with her. There, she will spend her Summer and he will learn how his first love can make him feel the extremes of the spectrum of feelings. Notice that having 7 volumes and being a Drama, each volume will basically tackle a serious issue that Asako and Masashi will help people to ...
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