Socrates in Love

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1 :: Story
2 :: Creators
3 :: Novel
4 :: Manga

 

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Story

Japan's all-time #1 best seller
Finally, you can experience Socrates in Love, the classic love story from author Kyoichi Katayama that inspired a blockbuster movie, a hit TV show, and a popular manga.

Affectionately known in Japan as Sekachu (short for Sekai no Chushin de Ai wo Sakebu), the Socrates in Love novel became a national sensation that touched the hearts of over three million readers. We gave you a glimpse of what all the fuss was about in our September issue—now, the complete English translation is yours to enjoy!  

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Creators

The Novel
Kyoichi Katayama was born in 1959 in Ehime Prefecture. Currently resides in Fukuoka. After graduating from Kyushu University, Katayama made his literary debut in 1986 with Kehai (Sign), which won the Bungakkai newcomers award. Katayama's novel, Sekai no Chushin de Ai o Sakebu (released in English as Socrates in Love) was a national phenomenon and became the all-time best selling novel in Japan.

The Manga
Kazumi Kazui is a native of Aichi Prefecture, Kazui made her debut in 2000 in a special edition of Petit Comic with Watashi no Iru Basho (The Place Where I Am).  

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Novel
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Finally, you can experience Socrates in Love, the classic love story from author Kyoichi Katayama that inspired a blockbuster movie, a hit TV show, and a popular manga.

Affectionately known in Japan as Sekachu (short for Sekai no Chushin de Ai wo Sakebu), the Socrates in Love novel became a national sensation that touched the hearts of over three million readers. We gave you a glimpse of what all the fuss was about in our September issue—now, the complete English translation is yours to enjoy!  

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Manga
Status in Japan :: complete at 1 volume
Status in US :: 1/1 released

The manga adaptation of the all-time best selling novel in Japan! Affectionately known in Japan as Sekachu (short for Sekai no Chushin de Ai wo Sakebu), Socrates in Love became a national sensation bringing innocent love and romance to the forefront of Japan's ultra-hip mass market.

A sweet high school romance between an average guy and a beautiful girl has just gotten underway. But tragedy ensues when the girl falls ill with leukemia. A bittersweet tale of young love, enduring devotion, and heartbreaking loss, Socrates in Love is a story to cherish.  

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the most sadest manga/novle i've ever read... wow...