On Their Frontlines: The Lives of Japanese War Brides
Senjou no Hito
After Japan lost the War, the country was thrown into devastation. And no one felt this devastation as much as its women, who were forced into menial jobs, fell into sex work, and pawned off as war brides to American G.I.s. In their affecting graphic novel debut, Marina Lisa Komiya follows the lives of two Japanese women and the American soldiers they marry in this tumultuous time period.
Best friends (and possibly more) before the War, Haru and Yoriko are separated in the evacuation of their town during the air raids. As they search for each other afterward, Haru gets by as a waitress, while Yoriko sells her body at a brothel. Their fortunes change when they each meet respectful American soldiers, who take their hand. Arthur, a Japanese American, grapples with the inner conflict of his dual identity, while Scott is at once fascinated by Japanese culture and wracked with guilt over the destruction American forces have wrought.
Amidst the postwar desolation, love finds a way, in this powerful work of manga that explores sexuality, identity, and unlikely cross-cultural connection.
(Source: Fantagraphics)
After Japan lost the War, the country was thrown into devastation. And no one felt this devastation as much as its women, who were forced into menial jobs, fell into sex work, and pawned off as war brides to American G.I.s. In their affecting graphic novel debut, Marina Lisa Komiya follows the lives of two Japanese women and the American soldiers they marry in this tumultuous time period.
Best friends (and possibly more) before the War, Haru and Yoriko are separated in the evacuation of their town during the air raids. As they search for each other afterward, Haru gets by as a waitress, while Yoriko sells her body at a brothel. Their fortunes change when they each meet respectful American soldiers, who take their hand. Arthur, a Japanese American, grapples with the inner conflict of his dual identity, while Scott is at once fascinated by Japanese culture and wracked with guilt over the destruction American forces have wrought.
Amidst the postwar desolation, love finds a way, in this powerful work of manga that explores sexuality, identity, and unlikely cross-cultural connection.
(Source: Fantagraphics)
After Japan lost the War, the country was thrown into devastation. And no one felt this devastation as much as its women, who were forced into menial jobs, fell into sex work, and pawned off as war brides to American G.I.s. In their affecting graphic novel debut, Marina Lisa Komiya follows the lives of two Japanese women and the American soldiers they marry in this tumultuous time period.
Best friends (and possibly more) before the War, Haru and Yoriko are separated in the evacuation of their town during the air raids. As they search for each other afterward, Haru gets by as a waitress, while Yoriko sells her body at a brothel. Their fortunes change when they each meet respectful American soldiers, who take their hand. Arthur, a Japanese American, grapples with the inner conflict of his dual identity, while Scott is at once fascinated by Japanese culture and wracked with guilt over the destruction American forces have wrought.
Amidst the postwar desolation, love finds a way, in this powerful work of manga that explores sexuality, identity, and unlikely cross-cultural connection.
(Source: Fantagraphics)
Format
Manga
Chapters
18
Volumes
2
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Current
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Planning
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Paused
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Completed
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Score Distribution
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LGBTQ+ Themes80%Historical75%War73%Female Protagonist50%Ensemble Cast50%Achronological Order40%
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters does On Their Frontlines: The Lives of Japanese War Brides have?
On Their Frontlines: The Lives of Japanese War Brides has 18 chapters across 2 volumes.
Is On Their Frontlines: The Lives of Japanese War Brides completed?
As of now, On Their Frontlines: The Lives of Japanese War Brides has finished.
When was On Their Frontlines: The Lives of Japanese War Brides published?
On Their Frontlines: The Lives of Japanese War Brides was published from April 20, 2023 to January 30, 2025.
What kind of manga is On Their Frontlines: The Lives of Japanese War Brides?
On Their Frontlines: The Lives of Japanese War Brides is a manga, originally from Japan.