Bronze

Description

Kouji and Izumi are still playing one step forward, two steps back in their angst-ridden dance of love. The drama is taken to new heights in this series: just how far will Kouji go in his desperate love for Izumi? Will these two ever be together and be happy at the same time?

Note: Bronze ended in 2006 after Vol 14 due to the illness of the author. She returned in 2011 with the 5 chapter Ai ni Obore Ai ni Shisu (Bronze The Final Chapter) to conclude the manga. Of these only Chapter 1 Ai ni Obore, Ai ni Shisu has been scanlated.

Type

Manga

Related Series

Zetsuai (Prequel)

Associated Names

Bronze - Saishuushou

Bronze -Zetsuai since 1989-

Bronze Saishuushou

Bronze since Zetsuai

BRONZE since 絶愛

BRONZE Zetsuai since 1989

BRONZE 最終章

BRONZE-ブロンズ-

Bronze: Saishuushou

Bronze: Zetsuai Since 1989

绝爱

Groups Scanlating

Game Over or Continue

Naono Holics

Latest Release(s)

v.15 c.65-69 (end) by Game Over or Continue & Naono Holics 1 year ago

v.14 c.59-64 by Game Over or Continue & Naono Holics 4 years ago

v.13 c.53-58 by Game Over or Continue & Naono Holics 5 years ago

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Status in Country of Origin

15 Volumes (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?

Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter

Starts at Vol 1, Chap 2

Ends at Vol 3, Chap 12 Abridged

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User Rating

Average: 8.5 / 10.0 (173 votes)

Bayesian Average: 8.18 / 10.0

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Last Updated

September 15th, 2025 11:10am PDT - 1 month ago

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Genre

Drama Mature Psychological Romance Shoujo Sports Tragedy Yaoi
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Category Recommendations

Zetsuai

Zai Sheng Yuan: Wo De Wen Rou Bao Jun (Novel)

Shounen wa Watashi ni Hizamazuku

Recommendations

Boku no Chikyuu o Mamotte

Author(s)

Artist(s)

Year

Original Publisher

Enterbrain (2012 - Reprint)

Manga Freak (2016 - Digital)

Shueisha (1992)

Serialized In (magazine)

Margaret (Shueisha)

Chorus (Shueisha)

Licensed (in English)

English Publisher

N/A

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

Weekly Pos #590

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Monthly Pos #1643 (No change)

3 Month Pos #3428

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6 Month Pos #4912

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Year Pos #6662

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List Stats

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On 332 wish lists

On 161 completed lists

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Not so much of tragic as...

by ChadaseXP
15 years ago

Rating: N/A

I really didnt find it too tragic, most of the tragic things in here you find in many manga, so it was kind of like "meh, I've seen that" (refusing, tragic past, obession) HOWEVER I really liked the way she delivered it. Though it didnt have me crying or anything, u can definately feel their emotions.

Which is why I'm led to believe the REAL tragic art hasn't come yet... And if it has.. then my rating will probably go down...

But is has good art(well, sometimes the bodies look out of proportion but), characters never get too annoying, and a well made plot. Its probably one of the best yaoi/shonen-ai manga I've read :3

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i want it end with happiness~

by mairafansuri
15 years ago

Rating: N/A

the 1st yaoi series i found where it was not focusing on sex between two guys. it was well written. we can see the development of the story and the characters. sad and tragic that it will make you depressed every time i read it but somewhat it make me addicted to it. all of my friends including me of course predicted that it will end in a very tragic way but there is a little hope in my heart where i want it to end with the both of them(koji and izumi) find their happiness. somehow i can understand what izumi feels but at the same time i pity koji so much. and yeah, i did cried when i read this manga while eating my choc(just imagine how depressing this manga is)

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so damn tragic...

by OdangoAtama-san
15 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

i'm positive the mangaka is trying to kill me. to tell the truth, mission is almot accomplished!
it breaks my heart over and over again... to the point that i cant breath properly. it hurts, it really is painful to read this.
everything goes wrong in this manga. at the moment you think everything is fine and everyone is happy you should expect something horrible to happen, and its worse than what you could ever think of.
this mangaka is an evil genius, she does those things- one after another, but its still devastating every time, you cant get used to it, you cant expect it even when you are, it will shock you and hurt you every time. you'll think of a way everything can be better again to comfort yourself, but it wont happen. its bad, and it will be bad to the end.

i think those are the things so special about this manga. when a manga can take you to places where you hurt so badly and feel the pain the characters go through- thats a real masterpiece. this mangaka holds my heart in her palm and squeeze as she likes, she controls my feelings and mood completely. but maybe i let myself get into it too much... i like to get myself ingulfed like this.

you cant stay indifferent when reading this manga, i'm possitive its like that for everyone. sure, its depressing like hell, but there's this bitter-sweet feeling that sucks you in and never let go once it got a hold on you.

this story is about great love, and its been said several times that its not about gay love, but sheer love. its obsessive and possessive, brutal, miserable, painful.... its suicide love. i dont remember the last time i read a manga about love as big and absolute as this...

i read here and on other forums that people dont tend to like the artstyle. i beg the differ. the art is amazing, its unique. however you look at it- it is not plain, not normal. its one of the things that caught my eye, and i think its stunning and refreshing. for my oppinion the art is terrific.

this manga is depressing to the point of beauty. even though Koji keeps saying he's a dirty man, i think his love is as pure as Izumi's wings, there's a certain innocence to it...

if i had to pick a color for this manga it would be pink. white for pure love, red for blood
if i had to pick a number, it would be 10 ouf of 10.

totally worth it.

another thing... give the songs a try. the singer... his voice matches perfectly with Koji, the style of his singing is exactly the way they describe Koji's in the manga. cold and sad, almost desperate.
i recommed "Kizuna" especailly. you can feel the love in his voice, its amazing.

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BEAUTIFUL TRAGEDY!

by nai3334
16 years ago

Rating: 8.0 / 10.0

It's has cute parts, painful parts and just beautiful parts! The artworks isn't that great but the story it great! It you just want a break from the typical yaoi with all the with "Oh just sex sex sex" and want something more real feeling i recommend this! But be prepared it will make you cry (especially if your sensitive)!

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DEPRESSING!

by IHemmy
16 years ago

Rating: 8.7 / 10.0

This manga is seriously SOOOO DEPRESSING!!!! Not only is there social obstacles, but Izumi is so damn cruel. How many "I LOVE YOU" do you need till you are satisfied huh 😕 If you have seen death so much and hate it, then why do you ask Koji to demonstrate his love by killing you and by that even making a promise to kill him. SHEESH their relationship is just so twisted and took so long for it to plateau to a somewhat decent couple!!! But overall the dynamics are good and considering the art was placed in 1989 it was pretty well done.

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by samanthaknd
17 years ago

Rating: 5.0 / 10.0

I TRIED to stick with this, and I forced my self to stick with zetsui but i HAD to give up, it is so morbidly depressing and I gave up with Koji in a coma, kudos to you guys who stick with it and hope you get some satisfaction outta this but in my opinion there is no happy end for those 2. but thats just me and I am not gonna waste my tme with this series anymore. and dont slate me for my opinion cause it is what I feel and think so read if you want, But I am not a fan of tragedy themes.

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Captivating Sequal to the Dramatic Tragedy...

by frozen_night
17 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

If Zetsuai was tragic, Bronze is just plain depressing. Depressing times ten I would say. It's a story about love and obsession, and jealousy, and death. Bronze is considerably more developed (it's 14 volumes while Zetsuai stopped at 5), and continues right off the end from Zetsuai. Koji and Izumi are struggling through various tragic difficulties of their relationship...

This series scares me. It scares me a LOT. Because everytime we see some peace and happiness between the couple, we just KNOW that a new tragic event will come and hit back at them tenfold. It makes you nervous, anxious to see what will happen next.

I really hope that GooC won't disband, and if they really do, someone will pick up this excellent project. For chapter 40 leaves you at the height of a hanging end; a time of peace is over, and more tragedy is to come...

Despite all these depressing events, I really really hope with all my heart that this story might, just might, come to a peaceful, happy end...

... Last updated 16 years ago

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very sad...

by meleesuper12
18 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

one of the more tragic shounen- ai's. Bronze is about love, madness and obssession. whats not to love about it?

I thought Zetsuai was sad, but Bronze seems to be ten times more tragic. It makes you wonder about the fine line between obsession and love. The two main characters Koji and Izumi, are extremely twisted in their own way. Koji's obssession and love for Izumi is borderline on madness, and as the story goes on you can see it deepen, to the point where he does extremely twisted things. Izumi, on the other hand, is reluctant to accept such a love because of his tragic past, but sometimes even uses Koji's obssession with him to his advantage. Still, I can't help but love them both! It's rare to find characters in manga this deep and complex, and while the art is very old, the story does more than enough to make up for it. I REALLY wan't to see the ending.

So, all in all, read it! it's well worth the time...

... Last updated 18 years ago

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Ooowa

by tuhuyen264
18 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

Bronze is sooo cool! >< I love it! In this series,Izumi finally accepted Kouji's love.

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