 Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Ultramarine Japanese: 羣青 InformationType: Manga
Volumes: 3
Chapters: 36
Status: Finished
Published: Jun 26, 2007 to Jan 25, 2012
Theme:
Psychological
Demographic:
Seinen
Serialization:
Ikki Authors:
Nakamura, Ching (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: N/A2 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #3579
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Aug 1, 2011
You are a veterinarian, who is afraid of animals. You are a calm sincere person, who just broke a beer bottle and threatened to rape someone. This story is one of the most twisted and beautiful stories I have ever read. Quite frankly, I hated the art at first. After getting lost in the story, I started to admire every single pen stroke that the mangaka made.
Nov 11, 2018
The cruelest thing about love is it can't happen with just anyone.
For a happy-go-lucky Otaka Chiyomi, the person who seized her heart just had to be a classmate who was contrary to her in everything but gender, Ezaki Soko, whose smile was all it took for Chiyomi to throw away all happiness in her life for. That was only where this romantic heavy little series started. "Gunjou" explored the consequences of being overcome by intense love and pride, so much so that they fucked up your whole life. How can Chiyomi continue to love her old classmate after she heartlessly made her into a murderer, ... 
Feb 16, 2016
This is one of the best mangas I read in a while. I enterd this expecting... Well, surely not expecting this.
I don't want to spoil anything but if you like in depth characterization and genius writing of heavy themes you'll like this. Story is an 8 I'd say. It is fairly original but nothing too special. Although it is the perfect setting to reveal the psychological drama and turmoil in the characters. The art is ok. I'll give it a 6 although I did not enjoy it that much. You don't mind the art as the manga pulls you in and doesn't let you ... 
Sep 6, 2020
Doesn't Contain Spoilers!
My god does this manga take you on an adventure. This was very morbid, has sex, has death, and lots and lots of violence. My expectation going into this was that it was going to be a lesbian couple going through some drama but MY GOD was I wrong. Had so much unexpected twists and turns. It was crazy but the story always drew me in. At first, it was boring and I didn't like the art, but then further in, it grew on me. I started reading for a few hours before realizing it lol. Story 8/10- The plot was a little ... 
Jan 22, 2023
My first impression was the resemblance to My Broke Mariko. The tortuous relationship between two women who have been intimate since adolescence, the distance established over time, the theme of suicide involved in the reunion. But Gunjou goes further; Gunjou gets entangled in the minds of those two tortuous souls, and brings up the theme of love, what it means to be a woman, what it really is to love, what it means to be loved by someone, the ideology of existing in society and forming bonds, family, and the contradictions between what actually happens in the heart and social conventions. Gunjou has deep characters
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Nov 4, 2022
This story is not for everyone.
First of all, as much as it falls into the GL genre, this story is above all a psychological drama, and does not follow typical requirements of a love story. The personalities and decisions of the characters are not intended for a healthy narrative, whose goal is to educate you about love or sexuality. It's also not about acceptance, and while this is briefly outlined throughout the course, it's not the focal point and I don't recommend it to people who have high expectations for it. The plot centers on Soko, the woman abused by her husband, and Chiyomi, the woman ... 
Feb 10, 2023
STORY: 4
The story revolves around two female protagonists and their relation. The first woman was abused by her husband and the second killed the husband although there is no love to be gained in return. There's three volumes showing the aftermath of that murder committed in the name of love. The atmosphere is heavy and tragic and tries to provide real-life in-your-face drama. Alas somehow dialogues always feel a bit off for a realistic story and prevent the reader to empathize with the characters. ART: 5 Art is not great compared to the average of the industry and you can find some anatomical mistakes here and there. However, ... 
Sep 16, 2021
People, I can't tell you how twisted up this manga is. We watch two grown a** women quarrel and attack each other all the time, simply to show us how much heavy baggage they have to deal with! I mean guys… their relationship is pretty much toxic as hell, yet the author practically draws you into the story since it's so addictive that you can't put the manga down thanks to their unique reading style of luring you in...
I have to agree with some folks that the art isn't fantastic, but once you get into the tale, you forget about the weird faces drawn by ... 
Sep 10, 2024
The plot is about a woman married to an abusive man. He's abusive and beats on her, so she gets a lesbian to kill him. Now, they're on the run.
The story is an exploration of sexuality and patriarchy. Of poverty and abuse. The MC goes through a lot. Her father was abusive and she followed the pattern by getting an abusive husband. She grew up poor and most people around her looked down on her and resented her. This made her cold and a hard shell. Not able to smile. Usher in the blondie! ... 
Apr 7, 2025
"A smile from you... can destroy my whole life."
Gunjou is a dramatic, emotionally charged story of romance between women—volatile, tender, and at times destructive. The relationship at its core is intense and evolves steadily across each chapter, supported by an art style that feels grounded and fitting for the emotional weight of the story. Plot & Themes The central plot, as you may know from the synopsis, begins with a woman asking her former lover to kill her abusive husband. From there, they go on the run, bound by a shared crime and a complicated past. The story unfolds non-linearly, with flashbacks interwoven into the present timeline. ... |
