Bakuman, Band 1 by Tsugumi Ohba

Dreams and Reality

An aspiring artist in junior high reluctantly partners with a sharp-eyed classmate to chase the dream of creating a hit manga, spurred by the bittersweet legacy of a late uncle and a romantic promise to a girl who wants to be a voice actress. Together they navigate family doubts, grueling practice, and a nerve-racking visit to a major magazine’s editorial office, setting the stage for their climb through the competitive world of serialization.

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