Blue Flame

in this story set in the early 1980s, a young man dreams of becoming a renowned comic writer in years to come. his name is honoo moyuru. he has no money, only a dream. then, he feels overwhelmed by his lack of ability, and buys some sake, although he has no head or stomach for alcohol. this is a tortured elegy for any dashing young art student who spends his days careening around in burning ambition.note: was nominated for the 3rd manga taisho award in 2010 and for the 19th tezuka osamu cultural prize in 2015. aoi honoo ; アオイホノオ ; blue blaze ; blue blazes ; blue flame-comic bomber early years ; 青之炎