Swan

Swan 1-2

# of volumes: 21

Author: Kyoko Ariyoshi

Publisher: CMX Manga
Rating: 13+
Catagory: Shoujo
Original Price: $9.95

Synopsis:

Swan is the story of Masumi, a young girl from a rural Japanese town, who dreams of becoming a prima ballerina. She is picked to take part in a national ballet competition but realizes that although she has the passion and talent to be a great dancer, her training lags behind that of her peers. During the competition and the subsequent professional lessons, she fights to improve her abilities and achieve her dreams. Swan is one of the most famous shoujo (girl's manga) ever published. Although it first appeared in Japan in the mid-seventies, the art and story hold up beautifully. The ballet scenes are fluidly executed, and the storytelling really allows the reader to root for Masumi and her dreams --editorial review

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