Yuuutsu na Asa

Description

Upon his father's death, Akihito Kuze became a viscount at the age of 10. His smart, handsome young butler Tomoyuki Katsuragi has since managed all affairs pertaining to the viscountcy perfectly. The talented and charismatic Katsuragi is very popular in their social circle; but as Akihito grows older, he becomes colder and more distant by the day - though still as faithful to the Kuze household as he has ever been.

Akihito is now a young man, and desperately in love with Tomoyuki. He determines to discover the reason behind his butler's inexplicable behaviour, and this is where their story begins...

Type

Manga

Related Series

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Associated Names

Blue Morning

Bình Minh U Uẩn (Vietnamese)

Ein melancholischer Morgen (German)

Gorzki poranek (Polish)

Melancholic Morning

Yuuutsu

Меланхоличное утро

ตราบสิ้นอรุณโศก (Thai)

忧郁之朝

憂鬱な朝

憂鬱な朝 NOBLE COLORS

우울한 아침

우울한 아침 노블 컬러즈 (NOBLE COLORS)

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Latest Release(s)

c.29 by Fujoshi Ninja & Cesegura & Hourou Musume 9 years ago

c.28 by Fujoshi Ninja 10 years ago

v.6 c.Extra by Cesegura 10 years ago

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Status in Country of Origin

8 Volumes (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?

Anime Start/End Chapter

N/A

User Reviews

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Forum

1 topics, 3 posts

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User Rating

Average: 8.7 / 10.0 (529 votes)

Bayesian Average: 8.57 / 10.0

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21%

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Last Updated

July 8th, 2025 6:16pm PDT - 3 months ago

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Genre

Drama Historical Psychological Romance Slice of Life Yaoi
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Original Publisher

Tokuma Shoten

Serialized In (magazine)

Chara Selection (Tokuma Shoten)

Licensed (in English)

Yes

English Publisher

SuBLime (8 Vols - Complete)

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3 Month Pos #2203

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6 Month Pos #2665

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Year Pos #3312

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the only manga that matters

by heroyin
6 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

Simply the best manga out there - complicated, great characters, intricate plot, the love so delicate and terrifying at the same time... combined with best art style which i've seen in manga = the masterpiece. Read it. You will not regret it.

... Last updated 6 years ago

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Grew on Me

by sarin68
10 years ago

Rating: N/A

If definitely had to grow on me. I read a chapter or two one week, then the rest of the volume and it just snowballed from there until I ran out of pages to read.
It seemed dry at first, and I definitely prefer the way the characters developed to what they started as. Same with the plot: dry at first but eventually it bore such sweet juice.
It's not hard-core porn, if that's what you're looking for, but it's actual plot and good plot at that. If the premise interests you the least bit, stick with it. It'll get better.

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WHAT.

by doki-doki-kimochi
12 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

I don't understand the low ratings for this.
One, if it's because of the

"rape," obviously yeah, it's non-consensual for the most part of Katsuragi, but if you look further into it rather than a maddening moment I saw it as a hopeless, despair last act of Akihito to grasp at what he could of Katsuragi.

Two, if it's because of the "annoying" characters

okay I kind of was bothered by this AT FIRST. To me, it was annoying how Akihito was so clingy and desperate and whiny and all that jazz, but really I kind of see the point of it now. I've obviously read past that first part, and his change in character (yes he does change) allows for the interaction between Katsuragi and Akihito to be so much more compelling. In the beginning, Katsuragi is extremely cold to Akihito and the latter's seeking of attention is almost painful to watch. But as they change and it becomes more endearing, them having their original interaction as "painful" builds onto the angst when Akihito find out that SPOILER WITHIN A SPOILER Katsuragi was just going to take everything away from Akihito. BUT OBVIOUSLY, that's not the case, and their struggle is so beautifully crafted and full of loving angst.

Three, if it's because of the over-complicated plot/setting
what else do you expect? "Historical" genre label. "Taisho Era" category. And the over-complicated plot? I don't think it's over-complicated at all. True, there are many different characters and interactions, but it's one simple plot line that it focuses on and it's really not at all hard to manage. It was only hard for me because I started reading from Chapter 10 thinking it was Chapter 1, but other than that, the story is not difficult to follow. True, you may have to read it a bit slower to process the information and remember which Katsuragi did this and who this guy is and that, but I honestly think that makes it all more exciting- kind of like reading a novel that you want to thoroughly digest.

Other than that, if you can't stomach what I've said, then it's probably not the manga's fault but rather your personal tastes.

Just gotta say though, I love this manga to pieces (wasn't a big fan at first, but hey, it takes some getting into) and the art is gorgeous. The characters are in no way perfect (and sometimes I tend to read & like manga with more perfect characters which made me liking this a bit strange) but that's what's great about it. Definitely recommended.

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Fantastic! Intricate plot.

by luminousbrink
12 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

What can I say? This is a fantastic yaoi, one of the best I've read. The story is intriguing and definitely confusing if you skim over the dialogue (which is very full). If you're a reader who likes a lot of steam but light plot and dialogue, then this might not be for you. But if you like deep yaoi with steam AND substance, then this will satisfy you, I promise.

Yuuutsu na Asa = worth a read. Great art, setting, and story rich in emotion, struggle, and PASSION.

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Kill me slowly...

by mizorekibishi
14 years ago

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really... i'm so captive by Hidaka-sensei's work. I'm hunting all her works and read it straight way. Instanly,,and can't be helped, I'm in love with the this story flowing. I know what's Kuze feeling... is choking me and kill me slowly...

Very good works for people who search a good manga.

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What a lovely piece of historical romance

by 2old4yaoi
14 years ago

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Gosh, I think I found another good Edo periodic romance yaoi story. This can very well rival Sakura-gari. I simply adore the tensions between love and loyalties between the two main characters in this story. I do think this is Hidaka Shoko's best work so far.

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The gem of BL

by Fuuma_lady
9 months ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

One of the very best BL manga !!!

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Loops

by Loppoksoofguy
1 year ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

Reading this just like traveling through a dream. With many dramas and love, I believe this manga is some of the bests I've found. Definitely recommend this <3

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I love it

by jongjongie
10 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

The story might somehow be typical, but the way she tell it still excites me. The only thing I want her to improve is her characters' facial expression, it looks a bit stiff. And since I'm generous (lol) I still give it 10 points.

... Last updated 7 years ago

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I'm disappointed

by dia69
1 month ago

Rating: 5.0 / 10.0

I really liked the drawing style, but the whole story could have been written in two or three volumes. There were too many tangents that didn't lead anywhere, which just made the story tediously boring. A lot of chatter about bloodlines and family relationships, and then the class system agenda and other business plans and stock deals. This had nothing to do with the title "Melancholic Morning" or the short description of the work. I think the author noticed it himself and therefore introduced the funny little side stories to cover it up.

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