New York New York

Description

Kain Walker is an admired and appreciated policeman of New York by all his colleagues. By fright at disappointing his fellows and also being discovered, Kain hides that he is gay and refrains from any coherent relation... until the day when his way crosses that of Mel Frederics, a calm and soft young man with a dark past. A meeting which is going to confuse both their lives.

Official Translations: Korean | English

Type

Manga

Related Series

N/A

Associated Names

N.Y.N.Y.

NY NY

ニューヨーク・ニューヨーク

紐約紐約

纽约纽约

뉴욕 뉴욕 애장판

Groups Scanlating

N/A

Latest Release(s)

N/A

Status in Country of Origin

4 Volumes (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?

Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter

N/A

User Reviews

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Forum

1 topics, 1 posts

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User Rating

Average: 8.7 / 10.0 (280 votes)

Bayesian Average: 8.47 / 10.0

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17%

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Last Updated

July 21st, 2025 5:25pm PDT - 4 months ago

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Genre

Mature Psychological Romance Shoujo Slice of Life Tragedy Yaoi
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Recommendations

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Author(s)

Artist(s)

Year

Original Publisher

Hakusensha

Serialized In (magazine)

Hana to Yume (Hakusensha)

Licensed (in English)

Yes

English Publisher

Yen Press (2 Omnibus Vols Print & Digital - Complete)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

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Monthly Pos #1555

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3 Month Pos #2694

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6 Month Pos #4892

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Year Pos #5723

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Is this manga non-fiction?!

13 years ago

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Amazing!

by JUNNGERL
15 years ago

Rating: N/A

I just finished reading NYNY (New York New York). It is an amazing story. It is almost as good as "Complex" by MANDA Ringo. Wow! I have not read such a touching story in while. Read it all if you can. You will definitely love this story

... Last updated 15 years ago

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A serious toned story

by kittkatt90
16 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

When I first began reading this saga I was tempted to set it down and give up on it. During the earlier chapters the characters are distant and unappealing, but I'm glad I hate leaving books unfinished. After the initial monotone pages, when we are introduced to the two main protagonist, it was easy to get wrapped up in the story of their emotions and lives with each other.
I think what hooked me was whereas a lot of boys love manga are lighthearted and focused on sex, NY NY took a serious approach to the genre. By the time the saga had ended, I had shed a few tears for both Mel and Kain.

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Not too bad...

by VampireBanana
16 years ago

Rating: 8.5 / 10.0

I'm reading this now because someone finally picked it up again. It's okay though... the plot is really really soppy and it could do without all that melodrama.* However, it is still quite good because it really depicts what life was like in the 90s, in US when homosexuals were still heavily despised and looked down upon. And what kept me reading for a while, were Mel's and Brian's feelings for one another and the depiction of their life(minus the drama). And the main story + oneshot were all quite touching, actually. 🙂

Btw, yes... the main story starts off as some soap opera but it does get better in vols 2 to 4. This is because the story has a bitter and somewhat gritty feel, yet the plot doesn't really dwell upon the "negatives" but instead, keeps moving on.

*And note: I have nothing against a story where

1 of the main characters was sexually abused as a child but... to make him undergo so much suffering is just plain cruel. Rape, abuse and neglect by his partner, etc., etc., is just wayy too much. Throw in another closeted police partner, yet another closeted guy... who later contracts HIV and you've got a full-blown tragedy in the makings.

Btw, much of the psychology about the "serial killer"(the low-functioning psychopath) was perhaps not that accurate(as in "the letters") but the part about him having no "guilt" for his crimes, was very spot on. And so is the part about him being able to fake a "medical diagnosis" and ability to charm and lie his way out of a trial. Too bad the rest of it is "cliched crap" yanked from too many movies and books.

... Last updated 16 years ago

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Love this series

by Aniram88
16 years ago

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I'm reading Yaoi for some time (3 years) I've always overlooked these series on purpose. When I finally read it I was stunned. How could I not love this. The story is awesome and the characters are lovable (well first I hated Kain a bit, he was a selfish ass). Even though it's not too graphical, like most Yaoi manga it's definitely worth reading (unlike some of the graphical ones).Well I've read it was published in german so I will buy one defintely.
Like the one before I must say the last chapter reminded me a bit of Complex by Ringo Manda. My eyes were watering regardless.

... Last updated 16 years ago

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Too bad : |

by Trifoilum
16 years ago

Rating: N/A

Am quite fond of the plot; the storyline's pretty dreamy cliched as it might be, and the emotional depths are pretty deep by itself. The whole plot is pretty close to Western soap operas / TV dramas -- albeit an idealistic/melodramatic version of it. Ended up feeling like the manga version of soap operas or romance novel. Which is good in a way, especially considering the mangaka (Akachan to Boku!)

Art's pretty good, not breathtaking but acceptable nonetheless.

But characters... I'm comparing it to Complex and unlike Complex's character-driven story, this is a plot-driven story. The depiction of the character's emotions and thoughts ain't doing them justice -- at times it seems like dolls being placed into plot and plot and plotlines and... that's too bad. It ends up pretty...ordinary.

... Last updated 16 years ago

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Will be one of my all time favourites

by Tristitia
16 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

This series is really wonderful. Forget about the art on the cover, it doesn't convey the love and detail with which the artist drew this story. It's an old style but beautiful nontheless. The story is just...wow...It just describes deep and unique love between to people and their imperfections and the hardships they have to go through. The love is so stong that you start to ponder if you got the right boyfriend...ehem. It is truly beautiful and made me cry pretty often, something which only Complex, Lovers and Souls and Let Dai achieved so far. The end reminds me a bit of Complex' ending. If you love a serious story which captures you emotionally this is one for you.
And I am so glad that NYNY has been published in Germany. It hasn't been published in English yet.

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Awesome

by dreamscape
17 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

Even though it's kind of old, this is still one of my favorites. It's a very serious story, focusing mainly on the characters and the development of their relationship. The story development overall is great. I'm only in chapter 4, but I've already cried several times for Mel. <3 If you're looking for something serious rather than smutty, this is a good choice. I can't wait to read the rest. (Unfortunately, I recently heard that the group scanlating this has closed, so hopefully someday another group will be interested in the project or it will be licensed in English! I would definitely buy this series if that were the case! ^_^)

... Last updated 17 years ago

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