[DeepL Translation - needs review] Martial arts are deep and love is still faint. The bow and myself, that's all there is.
A new series by the author of "Bookstore Girl," which was made into a TV drama.
(Synopsis) On the eve of entering high school, Kaede Yaguchi suddenly steps into a Japanese archery dojo in a corner of a shrine. Fascinated by the dignified appearance of a boy playing the strings among the adults, she decides to join the Kyudo club there. This is a coming-of-age entertainme...
A Refreshing Take on Kyûdô (Spoiler Free)
I enjoyed it way more than I excpected! It's not your typical shônen sport anime with a heavy focus on winning competitions. Instead, the author immerses us in the kyûdô club's daily life, highlighting everything that defines it as a martial art.
Just like kyûdô, the goal of this novel isn't to "hit the mark". The author explores the world of kyûdô beyond the matches, showing us its rituals, discipline and sense of community. In doing so, he captures what makes kyûdô a