Pure Heart Volume 1 (Yaoi) (Yaoi Manga) (v. 1) [Paperback]

Hyouta Fujiyama (Author, Artist)

Book Description

Series: Yaoi Manga | Publication Date: March 10, 2009

Tozaki is a writer who, by coincidence, is reunited with his first love from high school, Kurata, while on assignment. That night they go out drinking, and after confessing his old feelings, Tozaki finds himself, dazed, in Kurata's arms! But what Tozaki thought would be a one-night stand turns into a relationship Kurata wants to continue, and Tozaki finds himself captivated.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing (March 10, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569700273
• ISBN-13: 978-1569700273
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,299,155 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Soft yaoi: Romance between two salarymen, March 15, 2009

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Brooklyner (NYC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pure Heart Volume 1 (Yaoi) (Yaoi Manga) (v. 1) (Paperback)

I really liked "Lover's Flat" by the same manga-ka , but all her other works published in the US so far (Ordinary Crush, Spell, etc) were just so-so to me. "Pure Heart", however, promises to be good. It's romantic and sweet, as Fujiyama-sensei usually does it. A somewhat typical plot, but well-executed, with very beautiful, original art (as usual from this manga-ka). There are no "bonus" / unrelated stories in this volume. The major and only story is about the rekindled romance between two grown-ups who knew each other in high school (but didn't date back then). The seme is really passionate and impulsive, even cruel at times. I personally like such types of semes, so I ended up enjoying this manga more than I'd have probably done otherwise. There's forced sex between two major characters in one of the scenes, so all those who're sensitive about such issues should stay away from this book. The uke's reactions are predictable, he's a sensitive and kind-hearted, insecure "bookish"-type of a guy. There are quite a few contenders for his heart by the end of the book out of sudden, which I found a bit naive and unbelievable (well, it's typical yaoi, after all...).
The level of explicitness is quite moderate, but it's still a bit higher than what the manga-ka showed in her "Spell" or "Sunflowers". I guess it's comparable to "Lover's Flat" in that sense, but overall, I still liked "Lover's Flat" much more. Nonetheless, "Pure Heart" is just the first volume in the series, so it's too early to tell. There are a lot of sex scenes in this volume (not particularly explcit, with no frontal nudity), but some scenes feature quite a "dirty talk".
Overall, it's a relaxing and fairly enjoyable story. I'm looking forward to the next volume, which was recently published in Japan

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Hyouta Fujiyama's bests!, August 29, 2009

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HatsumiShinogu "Anime Addict" (Orange County, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pure Heart Volume 1 (Yaoi) (Yaoi Manga) (v. 1) (Paperback)

I fell in love with this title as soon as I started reading it. I could even tell that it is going to be a great work and better than the manga-ka's previous works.

The chemistry between Kurata and Tozaki is undeniable, though Kurata is a straight man. Kurata was Tozaki's first love in high school but he couldn't come out and say it since he was the shy, bookworm type and they weren't even friends to begin with, so they barely even talked. Kurata transferred schools then, so Tozaki's love for him remained a secret until they met ten years later. It was when they met at that time that they became lovers.
I liked how tender and compassionate their love scenes were. As soon as I finished reading this volume, I found myself wanting more. I cannot wait till the second volume come out. This title is more explicit compared to the manga-ka's earliest works but no frontal nudity. I just loved the sex scenes and both guys are hot.

I am a fan of Hyouta Fujiyama's works and my favorites are Freefall Romance, Lover's Flat, and Sunflower. Pure Heart is my #1 and the best so far, IMO.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Looking forward to much more!, July 27, 2010

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R.Parklane (Tokyo, Japan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pure Heart Volume 1 (Yaoi) (Yaoi Manga) (v. 1) (Paperback)

Somehow this one fell through the crack. Maybe I was waiting for the ending which is not likely anytime soon as this series is ongoing in Japan. Great news indeed as I reallly enjoy the characters here and their evolving relationship. Tozaki is an adorable uke even if typical in Yaoi. His unfazed love for the seemingly insensitive Kurata garnered sympathy. Initially Kurata comes off as a jerk but that's one of the attraction of Yaoi as this arrogant seme is forced to face his growing feelings towards Tozaki. When he found out about Tazaki's overtly concerned ex-boyfriend, possession and jealousy sets in. I like the confrontations, be it between the lovers or between Kurata and Tozaki's ex. The introduction of another Tozaki's former classmate towards the end, who revealed his intent to the clueless uke certainly spice up the plot for more. The sex may not be hardcore but it is tastefully done and expressive and I have always enjoyed this managaka's artwork. Certainly looking forward to Vol 2 which I heard has been released in Japan.