Little Butterfly

Description

From DMP:
Kojima seeks to befriend the class outcast, and soon learns of Nakahara's troubled family life - of his uncaring, abusive father and mentally unstable mother. As Kojima yearns to somehow comfort Nakahara, he gradually becomes aware that his feelings for the other boy arise from more than mere sympathy. When Nakahara declares his own romantic feelings for Kojima, their relationship becomes one of sexual exploration as they face their first steps into adulthood together.

Type

Manga

Related Series

Little Butterfly: Gush Limited (Side Story)

Associated Names

Kleiner Schmetterling (German)

Little Butterfly: Special Edition

リトル・バタフライ

リトル・バタフライ SPECIAL EDITION

小小的蝴蝶

Groups Scanlating

Moya

Latest Release(s)

v.1 c.2a by Moya 20 years ago

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Status in Country of Origin

3 Volumes (Complete)
1 Volume (Omnibus)

Completely Scanlated?

Anime Start/End Chapter

N/A

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User Rating

Average: 8.5 / 10.0 (583 votes)

Bayesian Average: 8.39 / 10.0

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11%

Last Updated

February 15th, 2023 6:23pm PST - 2 years ago

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Genre

Comedy Drama Psychological Romance School Life Yaoi
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Author(s)

Artist(s)

Year

Original Publisher

Kaiousha (2003)

Outou Shobou (2001)

Serialized In (magazine)

Gust (Outou Shobou)

Gush (Kaiousha)

Licensed (in English)

Yes

English Publisher

Juné (3 Volumes & 1 Omnibus - Complete/Print)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

Weekly Pos #750

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Monthly Pos #1630

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3 Month Pos #3228

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6 Month Pos #5090

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Year Pos #6909

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On 361 wish lists

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by pleochroic
18 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

there's much more to this story than "OMG CUTE!", so don't be turned off if you're like me and usually try to avoid the sugar shock. it is in fact, not particularly cute at all, though kojima himself certainly qualifies, perky as he is. but nakahara's story is dark and sad; there's nothing cute about it. and kojima is much more than indomitably perky; he really cares, and he goes seriously to bat for nakahara in all sorts of ways; even against his abusive father. there is no sign of the stupid standard yaoi seme/uke thing here, which always makes me happy -- these are two teens who're just starting to figure out things about love and sex, and there are no power plays and no lame crossdressing and references to the uke as "woman", sigh of relief. it's a solid coming-of-age story with considerable depth for yaoi.

... Last updated 18 years ago

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Really amazing

by Muqebi
16 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

Story: It's a story about youth, first love and friendship.

Art: I find Takanaga's art to be beautiful. It's very unique and one just knows it's her art from the first glance. In this manga the art is excellent as usual.

Characters: At first glance, both main characters seem pretty stereotypical: Kojima is cheerful, kind and outgoing, while Nakahara is gloomy, silent and reserved. But they're both much more than that.

Kojima's the kind of person who is not afraid to show his emotions, loves helping people and is very hard working. Though he is innocent, he is in no way naive or stupid as many characters with his 'character type' tend to be in BL manga.

Nakahara, who has a difficult family life, is gloomy and silent because he's afraid of letting people in, but once he does, his caring side is revealed.

In my opinion, the character development is what makes this title this good. You can see how Nakahara changes and opens up more, and how Kojima learns to let go of his insecurities and just be in love.

Enjoyment: I loved the manga and thoroughly enjoyed reading. It's one of the few outstanding titles in the BL genre, and I really recommend it to anyone who enjoys BL

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Sweet and adorable

by h1kar1
14 years ago

Rating: N/A

This is one of stories that really fills up your heart with warm feelings..the couple is simply sweet and adorable, but not too much that would make you feel you've had enough of them. Despite the cute love story, the overall story is surprisingly deep and complex, and deals with social and parental issues which unfortunately are very common occurrences in Japan. Takanaga sensei portrays the characters very well in terms of character developments and how they cope with all the adolescent problems and grow into becoming an adult. This is one strong point of this manga besides the beautiful artworks as expected from Takanaga Hinako. Very recommended for all yaoi lovers out there!

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Gave me more than butterflies in my stomach...

by HautxTalons
14 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

I was completely blown away by this. What can be said about Little Butterfly has pretty much been covered by other more eloquent comments, but I have to express my love for it too. The art is gorgeous and I was entranced by how cute and flowery-looking it was, but the story is much, much more profound. The true caring and love shown by both Kojima and Nakahara toward each other, even before they realized they were in love, is what romance should be like. This is the sort of wholesome story you come across in only a select few mangas in a long time, yaoi or otherwise.
If you're looking for a satisfying read, please pick this up and read it through to the end. Definitely NOT your typical yaoi! (Oh, and because they were so freaking adorable together, I didn't even care about sex... but when it happened, you can imagine it was so much hotter than anything.)

I enjoyed it so much I want to shout out a BIG thank you to Takanaga Hinako for bringing us such a gem!!!

... Last updated 12 years ago

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One of my favorites.

by mangafan321
12 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

There is something very special about this manga, I'm not even sure what it is. But the very first time i read it, i got these goosebumps, and this funny feeling in my heart, that i havent managed to feel with any other manga. I remember how happy and excited i was the first time they kissed.. wow! great scene... =) I have been reading manga for many years now, and this manga is one i never forget, along with the manga Cut! by Kawai Touko.

What i like the most, is that they dont get together on the first day, and fall madly in love. Or sleep together and then realize they must be together forever! They become friends first, and then one of them develops feelings. Slowly, the other one does too. But is resistant to it. Its one of the more realistic yaoi manga i have read. SPOILER! They dont even sleep together until the last volume! What a Shock!

Give this one a try!

... Last updated 9 years ago

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Fine

by MirayAllen
12 years ago

Rating: 7.0 / 10.0

My main issue with Takanaga Hinako is that, although her characters are beautiful and build up with care more often than not, the art decreases significantly as we go. I usually tend to keep away from this kind of shoujo-like style, but I find her MCs quite honest, which helps me cope with the girly uke, so to speak. However, I can't get over the fact that the beautiful, clean panels I always fall in love with in the beginning (as in here, throughout the first volume) become crowded and shadowed and messy after a while. Get over with it, right? Of course I've seen much worse.

The plot may be a tad cliché and all but I felt deeply for Nakahara and his story, even for his mother. And Kojima himself got me rooting for him. He definitely earn a few extra points the day he stood up to Nakahara's dad, but even apart from that, I particularly enjoyed his will to fight for his love. Of course there was all the initial drama, the experimentation, the to be or not to be's of the first love (although not obviously enforced on us, so it felt quite natural in the course of the narrative), but in the end this was a guy who knew what he wanted and he wouldn't let himself fall asleep until he got his business done.

It's a decent read for a "coming-of-age meets angst" story (:

... Last updated 12 years ago

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My First Yaoi Ever ♥

by starish6
12 years ago

Rating: 7.5 / 10.0

As aforementioned above, this was the first yaoi manga I've ever read. My friend told me to check it out and I regret nothing. What's funny is that I jumped into it without even knowing what the heck gay means. So this manga is what got me into the whole boyxboy genre.

Nakahara and Kojima have a very innocent and heart-warming relationship. It's nice to see all their different interactions and the chemistry blossoming between them as time goes on. Despite being a somewhat slow-paced manga, it's enjoyable to read and it's perfect for anybody seeking pure angelic fluff.

One thing that bothers me a little is that

Nakahara confessed to Kojima in a hospital but that's just my personal opinion and I feel like most readers probably found that scene adorable.

It's a bit interesting to have a crybaby paired up with a stoic guy who's surprisingly emotional. I think Nakahara is a bit different from your typical taciturn seme. He's kind and caring, but at the same time you could call him persistent and a bit of a "pervert". You probably won't know how to feel about him for a while. You could either really hate him or love him.

This manga will take you on an unforgettable rollercoaster ride of emotions.You definitely don't want to miss out on this one.

... Last updated 8 years ago

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Quite enjoyable

by loki lee
13 years ago

Rating: N/A

While I enjoy this manga a lot, one thing I'd like to mention - if possible, you might want to get your hands on the Japanese version instead of reading June's translation. The official English version has them as highschoolers heading to University, probably so they can pretend their 18 years old.

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by Devious Rose
13 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

I started reading the first few pages, and then before I knew it, I got hooked and read all of it in one sitting (good bye sleep~)
Kojima and Nakahara are an adorable couple. They make my heart melt.
This is just the kind of manga I've been looking for.
I really enjoy the art. Will have to check out this mangaka 🙂

... Last updated 13 years ago

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Cute without being cheesy, perfect for BL beginners

by meniel
14 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

When I first read this manga I was quite young and fell in love with it. Even now after so many years I still think it's good. Although nothing is marvelous per se, everything is well done, which makes for a very balanced manga. The art is lovely, the characters are likeable and the plot is simple but nice. There are sex scenes but not too many nor too rushed, and there also is a little angst without going over the top. This manga is kind of in between shoujo and yaoi, thus being perfect for shoujo readers who have just discovered BL. Older yaoi fans might enjoy this as well, since I believe a story about friendship and love, growing up and feelings can resonate with every one of us.

... Last updated 8 years ago

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