An in-depth look at a classic yuri manga.

That Type of Girl is an in-depth exploration of the characters, plot, and themes of Takako Shimura's manga Sweet Blue Flowers (Aoi hana), a landmark work in the yuri genre that portrays the slowly blooming love between Fumi, a young lesbian, and her childhood friend Akira. That Type of Girl situates the manga within the context of contemporary Japanese society and yuri's century-long history; it also includes a comprehensive index of characters and their appearances in the manga, pointers to online reviews, and an extensive list of suggestions for further reading. It's a must-read for fans of Sweet Blue Flowers, as well as for fans interested in yuri in general.

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