Sankaku Mado no Sotogawa wa Yoru
The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window

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It took me a long time to finish this piece of work, not because I was procrastinating, but rather because I didn't want to finish it; I got attached to the characters - that's one of the main points of this manga, character development plus easily likable characters, as well as a good story that develops without being too slow or rushed.

I don't know exactly how to classify the BL part, as "not explicit" would be rather ironic considering certain scenes that were clearly meant to be erotic and extremely suggestive (as well as comedic). The relationship between the protagonists is very well developed, making ... it clear at a certain point that there are romantic feelings involved (even though not explicit you'd have to be a little stupid not to notice it). In general, a shounen-ai for those who have always dreamed of reading a seinen or shounen manga with a good story, plot and not focused on romance, but BL.

A very short and enjoyable horror/supernatural BL with found families, dubcon and d/s elements that focuses on neglect, child abuse, cults, growing up (and old) with trauma, communication, and so many other things.

The story itself is lovely. I really love the central dynamic, and it has a great cast of characters. All the relationships are great, and the ways each character supports and/or otherwise reacts to other characters is really awesome. The writing is also quite good, and despite the dubcon elements, this work really focuses on the various ways consent manifests in relationships, and responsibility.

Kazuomi is probably my favorite character, in part because he ... fits a lot of my favorite tropes, but also because of the journey his story takes, particularly near the end. He's a really fun character, and has a wonderful arc, and his relationship with Erika is one of the best parts of the story. But I also adore Rihito and Kousuke, though I think I lean more towards Rihito as a very engaging character to watch. He does a lot of awful stuff, but he's entertaining and angsty, and his arc is painful and very well-written.

The art is gorgeous. The beginning isn't the best, but by the end it's quite lovely. I took my time more with volume 10 because every panel was just so pretty to look at. The character designs are great, scenes are nice, and it's just a very well-drawn BL.

Overall I really loved the series. And if you like it, I suggest watching the anime next, since it's quite faithful to the manga, though it does cut some stuff out and add a couple scenes here and there (the latter mostly to the benefit than not, honestly). Don't watch the live-action film.

As the people have said in the reviews before me, saw the anime's first 3 episodes, came for the BL, but stayed for the plot. What in the good world was this plot?? At first I thought that the power system was vague- and lemme tell you, after reading 47 chapters, it still is! Well, mostly.

Where did these people get their powers? Why were they born with them? Why are all of their powers different?

The best answer this manga gives you is that the characters /believe/. And in extension, you have to too. Once you've let yourself suspend some of your questions for later, this ... manga slowly fills in the blanks, but in a very non-straightforward way.

This manga truly shows, not tells.

I got so hooked that I read this manga until 6:30am in the morning, without stop nor sleep. I just /couldn't/ put it down until I had caught up. That's the kinda ride that you're in for.