The Yakuza's Bias 1 (The Yakuza's Bias, #1)

by Teki Yatsuda

A yakuza enforcer becomes the gang world's biggest K-pop stan in this cult comedy manga that went from webcomic to sleeper hit in Japan! Takeru is one of the top lieutenants in the feared yakuza outfit the Oshio-gumi. He lives his life by the code of the Japanese underworld, where nothing is more important than loyalty, and ties between soldiers and their aniki are sacred bonds. Takeru's never had time for hobbies... until the boss's only daughter Megumi drags him to a K-pop concert, and he sees the glittering, charismatic Jun for the first time. Smitten like a new recruit on his first job, Takeru plunges into fandom with the solemnity and passion only a true man who walks the way of the yakuza could muster.

• ISBN10: 1646518012
• ISBN13: 9781646518012
• Publish Date: 16 May 2023
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Kodansha Comics
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 160
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9781646518012

Reviews

[Quirky Cat]

Summary:

Ken Kanashiro is a family man. By that, we mean he worked his way to the top of the Washio Clan – a yakuza outfit. Despite this, there's room in his heart for something more. It wasn't until the boss' daughter, Megumi, introduced him to K-pop that Ken realized what that thing was.

Now he's in love with K-pop. Or rather, he's in love with a certain band, with a favorite idol in particular. He will do anything for Jun, including creating a social media profile and tracking down exclusive merch.

Review:

Oh wow! The Yakuza's Bias Vol. 1 is a delightful and funny series. This badass and tough protagonist is completely unafraid to cry when attending concerts. It's sweet and oddly wholesome, right?

Actually, this whole series could probably be described as oddly wholesome. Ken shows that there's more than one way to be a loyal man, making me love him all the more. Throw in some comical scenes, and you've got a well-balanced series.

Don't worry if you're not all that familiar with the world of K-pop; The Yakuza's Bias Vol. 1 does a great job of leading readers along. Basically, you'll get to learn all about it alongside Ken. So have fun!

Highlights:
Manga
Slice-of-life
Humor
Yakuza x K-Pop

Will I continue the series? Maybe

Thanks to Kodansha Comics and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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