Shirono, Honami - I Want to be a Wall

In a heartwarming and thought-provoking tale of family and acceptance, "I Want to Be a Wall" follows the story of Yaichi, a Japanese office worker who receives an unexpected visit from his estranged twin brother, Ryoji's husband, Mike Flanagan, a Canadian man. Mike informs Yaichi of Ryoji's recent passing and reveals that Ryoji had been living with him in Canada as a married couple. Despite his initial shock and confusion, Yaichi begrudgingly welcomes Mike into his home, and the two men embark on a journey of understanding and acceptance as they navigate the complexities of their newfound relationship.

Blurb:

Yaichi is shocked when he receives an unexpected visit from Mike Flanagan, the husband of his estranged twin brother, Ryoji, who has recently passed away. Mike reveals that Ryoji had been living with him in Canada as a married couple, and despite his initial reservations, Yaichi welcomes Mike into his home. As they confront their grief and learn to accept each other, Yaichi and Mike form an unlikely bond, navigating the complexities of their newfound relationship and the challenges of cross-cultural understanding.

LGBT Themes:

• LGBTQ+ family,
• Same-sex marriage,
• Acceptance,
• Grief and loss,
• Cultural differences

Relevant Tags: Manga, LGBTQ+, Slice of Life, Drama, Family, Acceptance, Grief, Loss, Culture

Awards & Recognition:

• Eisner Award nominee for Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia (2018)
• GLAAD Media Award nominee for Outstanding Graphic Novel—English (2018)
• Harvey Award nominee for Best Adapted Material (2018)

I Want to be a Wall Honami Shirono Yen Press LGBTQ+ Manga Slice of Life Manga Drama Manga Family Manga Acceptance Manga Grief Manga Loss Manga Culture Manga

Additional Notes:

• I Want to Be a Wall has been adapted into a stage play and a live-action film.
• The manga series has been translated into multiple languages.

Title: I Want to be a Wall volume 1

Author: Honami Shirono

Genre: Manga , LGBTQ+, Slice of Life, Drama

Pages: 144 pages

Publisher: Yen Press

Release Date: May 17, 2022

Dimensions: 5.75" x 8.25"

Weight: 182 grams

Size: 145 x 210 x 17 mm