Shuichi enjoys baking and is skillful in baking sweet pastry and the like, though they are never shown cooking other, more conventional foods. Wandering Son 11 Fav. Shuichi (left) and Yoshino in promotional art for the anime, Shuichi dressed in a sailor fuku ( a girl's sailor suit school uniform ), Saori dressed as Romeo for the Cultural Festival Play, Shuichi in male mode in their bedroom, studying, Shuichi and sister Maho, the householder declares that both are very cute girls, Shuichi going to school in a girls' sailor fuku ( a girl's sailor suit school uniform ), Shuichi worrying about their voice changing, Shuichi in male mode taking a bath and pondering their life's situations, Shuichi with Yoshino and the protagonists of Aoi Hana, another Shimura manga, Shuichi (middle) with Yoshino and Saori on an unused volume 1 cover, Shuichi dressed in female attire in the manga, Shuichi in a cheerleader uniform and their second wig, Shuichi in their late teens with a younger version of themselves. Shuichi quickly becomes friends with another student, tall, boyish Yoshino Takatsuki. "The fifth grade. However, the two soon resume their intimate friendship and dating relationship with each other. Shuuichi was assigned male at birth (AMAB), but, throughout the series, shows an affinity for presenting as their correct gender of a young female. Shuichi Nitori (二鳥 修一 Nitori Shūichi) is the protagonist of Wandering Son.Their name is spelled " Shuuichi" in the manga, but spelled " Shuichi " in the anime. Find out more with MyAnimeList, the world's most active online anime and manga community and database. Join the online community, create your anime and manga list, read reviews, explore the forums, follow news, and so much more! Shuichi owns a long, hime ( princess ) cut wig that is somewhat lighter in tone than their natural hair color. 1 Biography 2 Appearance 3 Personality 4 Sexuality 4.1 Reaction 5 Gender 5.1 Reaction 6 Relationships 6.1 Anna Suehiro 7 Tropes 8 See Also 9 Navigation This section is in need of major improvement. The story of Wandering Son is one of a middle school student who is coming to terms with her identity as a trans girl.She experiments with presenting as female, deals with both positive and negative reactions to her social transition, and makes friends who support her. Shuuichi is mostly interested in indoor activities, and does not partake in activities favored by boys of the same age, such as playing sports. As such, Shuuichi has few male friends, Mako being the exception. During a visit to Saori's house, Shuuichi shows interest in a dress hanging in Saori's room. Wandering Son is a very enjoyable story, but it actually didn’t…The things that it spoke to me on weren’t really on a transgender level. Female pronouns are used when she is presenting as the correct gender of a female teenager. In the Japanese language, the first name 'Lily' is feminine, and means the lily flower. Hourou Musuko 11 Fav. Wandering Son Wiki is a FANDOM Comics Community. Wandering Son is a sophisticated work of literary manga translated with rare skill and sensitivity by veteran translator and comics scholar Matt Thorn. Verfügbarkeitsinformationen. Shuichi quickly becomes friends with another student, tall, boyish Yoshino Takatsuki. Hourou Musuko 11 Fav. https://houroumusuko.fandom.com/wiki/Nitori_Shuichi?oldid=5324. As a result, Shuichi goes home early, and stops coming to school for some time. Either wandering around Skellige or walking through the woods and around the lake in Kaer Morhen. Wandering son. They are described as cute by many of the other characters, especially Saori and Anna, and is able to easily present in public as a girl with their feminine features and physical build. Nitori Shuichi and his older sister Maho are starting at a new school. As a child, Shuichi has an obedient, dutiful attitude; however, upon entering puberty, they sometimes experience outbursts of intense emotion. As a toddler, Shuichi has a medium-length bob hairstyle. Wandering Son Volume One (Book) : Shimura, Takako : "The fifth grade. ... Shuichi Nitori is character who was born as a boy, but has found herself wanting to be a girl instead. Wandering Son is a quiet book. Much later, Saori gives Shuuichi several very pretty, though expensive dresses. Shuuichi's classmates think Shuuichi is a cross-dresser, and start talking behind Shuuichi's back, saying that Shuuichi is supposedly a pervert. Nitori confides in their friend about this, Takatsuki Yoshino, an assigned-female child similarly struggling with their gender. Gender and its representations form core themes of “Wandering Son”. Shuichi, otherwise known by the nicknames Shuu (シュウ Shū) and Nitorin (にとりん Nitorin)), is described as a young, quiet, docile, and effeminate child, who, at the beginning of the series, is in the fifth grade of elementary school. Shuuichi owns a long, hime ( princess ) cut wig that is somewhat lighter in tone than their natural hair color. Wandering Son Volume One (Book) : Shimura, Takako : "The fifth grade. Wandering Son Shuichi Nitori is a young, feminine child assigned male at birth in the fifth grade who transfers into a new school. For most of the manga and anime, they have short hair with bangs. As a child, Shuuichi has an obedient, dutiful attitude; however, upon entering puberty, they sometimes experience outbursts of intense emotion. Shuichi Nitori and his friend Yoshino Takatsuki have happy homes, loving families, and are well-liked by their classmates. Yoshino gives Shuichi some clothing from the wardrobe of the two siblings, Yoshino's clothes and the older sister's clothes—including a cute sailor fuku school uniform—since Yoshino always hated wearing that style. Shuichi has one other sibling: their older sister, Maho. Shuichi ends up quitting modeling later on, since it was mostly Maho's idea for the both of them to become a model in the first place. Wandering Son Anime: Original Manga by Takako Shimura You may or may not have heard of the curious manga that is Wandering Son. I was emotional and confused and didn't sleep that night. Later on, they cut it into a pixie. Shuuichi has one other sibling: the older sister, Maho. At one point, Shuichi expresses their intimate feelings toward Yoshino, but suchlike feelings were not reciprocated at the time. Shuichi is mostly interested in indoor activities, and does not partake in activities favored by boys of the same age, such as playing sports. At an older age, around five or six, they have a bowl cut. At an older age, around five or six, they have a bowl cut. Trouver les dernières news, discussions et photos de Shuichi Nitori en ligne actuellement. Shuuichi wants to be a girl, often dressing in feminine attire. I was emotional and confused and didn't sleep that night. Iunno if you know much about Takarazuka, but it seems to play a large role in propagating this perception in jp. Shuichi and Maho both sign up to be models. If asked their names, Shuichi will say their own name is 'Yoshino Takatsuki', and Yoshino will say their own name is 'Shuichi Nitori'. MyAnimeList is the largest online anime and manga database in the world! Yoshino soon learns of Shuichi's desire to be a girl. Shuichi Nitori and his friend Yoshino Takatsuki have happy homes, loving families, and are well-liked by their classmates. Synopsis: Fifth grader Shuichi Nitori and his older sister Maho have just transferred schools. It grows back out over time, and, by the end of the manga, it is a similar length to their original style, but the bangs are different. Voiced by: Kōsuke Hatakeyama. At one point, Shuuichi expresses their intimate feelings toward Yoshino, but suchlike feelings were not reciprocated at the time. Effeminate fifth grader Shuuichi Nitori is considered by most to be one of the prettiest girls in school, but much to her dismay, she is actually biologically male. “Wandering Son” (in Japanese, 放浪息子, Hōrō Musuko when romanized) is a seinen manga centered on Shuichi Nitori. Wandering Son 20 Fav. Shuichi was assigned male at birth (AMAB), but, throughout the series, shows an affinity for presenting as their correct gender of a young female. Zerochan has 38 Shuichi Nitori anime images, fanart, and many more in its gallery. When Saori asks Shuichi if Shuichi wants to wear the dress, the response is 'No' , even though the sub-conscience thought was to want to wear it after all. Wandering Son Synopsis. Near graduation, Yoshino and Shuuichi are often seen going on "dates" together. First published in 2002 in Japanese anthology Comic Beam, the series follows 11-year old junior high school student Shuichi Nitori and his friend Yoshino Takatsuki over the course of several years, ... Alternatively, Wandering Son received an anime adaptation in 2011, directed by Ei Aoki. A sensitive masterprice from Japan’s most prominent creator of LGBT manga. Even with this 'baring of their souls' to each other, Anna accepts Shuuichi as their authentic self, and they agree to continue their dating relationship anew, implying that they will eventually marry and be together for the rest of their lives. Shuichi also shows an attraction to two characters, at different times, in the series: Yoshino and Anna Suehiro. Their dating starts off by being together on the train, and progresses to the point that they walk together in public, dressed in ways that show the gender identity that they both prefer as authentic: Yoshino wears masculine clothes, whereas Shuuichi wears feminine clothes and a wig. Find out more with MyAnimeList, the world's most active online anime and manga community and database. ". Bitte wechsele die Sprache zum Anschauen. “Wandering Son” (in Japanese, 放浪息子, Hōrō Musuko when romanized) is a seinen manga centered on Shuichi Nitori. The central focus of Wandering Son is on two fifth grade students: a boy named Shuichi Nitori and a girl named Yoshino Takatsuki. At MyAnimeList, you can find out about their voice actors, animeography, pictures and much more! Chiba Saori. 10 Fav. Yet, Shuuichi can also have an iron will and a defiant attitude, as when they went to school wearing a girl's sailor suit uniform' regardless of what others, teachers and students alike, thought of or sais. Wandering Son takes a slice of life approach to its coming of age story, but to get a full picture Shuichi and Yoshino's journey it's best to follow them from the beginning. Shuuichi, otherwise known by the nicknames Shuu (シュウ Shū) and Nitorin (にとりん Nitorin)), is described as a young, quiet, docile, and effeminate child, who, at the beginning of the series, is in the fifth grade of elementary school. Wandering Son by Takako Shimura is the story of growing up as a transgender person, told in first person from Shuichi’s perspective. Wandering son. [Takako Shimura; Rachel Thorn; Paul Baresh] -- Voume 1. Shuuichi also shows an attraction to two characters, at different times, in the series: Yoshino and Anna Suehiro. Wandering Son Wiki is a FANDOM Comics Community. Shuuichi and Anna date for a time in junior high, until Anna breaks off their relationship due to her inability to show compassion. Wandering Son (放浪息子, Hōrō Musuko) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takako Shimura.It was originally serialized in Comic Beam from the December 2002 to August 2013 issue, and published in 15 tankōbon volumes by Enterbrain from July 2003 to August 2013. Wandering Son Shuichi Nitori is a young, feminine child assigned male at birth in the fifth grade who transfers into a new school. He transfers to a new elementary school, and there, meets Yoshino Takatsuki, a tall and attractive young girl, who also dreams of being the opposite sex. Nitori Shuichi is a boy who sees himself as a girl. They meet in grammar school and learn one another's secrets. Shuichi, one of two protagonists, is a young, effeminate boy who at the beginning of Wandering Son is in the fifth grade of elementary school. Due to these personality traits, it is easiest for Shuichi to associate with girls of their own age, and avoid any interaction with boys. Read more information about the character Shuuichi Nitori from Hourou Musuko? Shuuichi exhibits signs of gender dysphoria. Sometime during this period, Shuuichi and Yoshino meet a transgender woman, Yuki, and her male partner, Shiina. It follows them throughout their early elementary school years until middle school, however the anime only chooses to… The threshold to puberty, and the beginning of the end of childhood innocence. Their name is spelled " Shuuichi " in the manga, but spelled " Shuichi " in the anime. In middle school, after the incident where they went to school in a girls' uniform, they grow their hair out into a bob. Shuichi Nitori and his new friend Yoshino Takatsuki have happy homes, loving families, and are well-liked by their classmates. Due to these personality traits, it is easiest for Shuuichi to associate with girls of their own age, and avoid any interaction with boys. They are described as cute by many of the other characters, especially Saori and Anna, and is able to easily present in public as a girl with their feminine features and physical build. Shimura's beautifully melancholy coming of age epic featuring a pair of transgender children continues along wonderfully in its best volume yet. Wandering Son (放浪息子, Hōrō Musuko?) Shuichi can be overly sensitive at times, and is often shown crying in front of others. Shuichi accepts the gifts, much to Saori's dismay, since Shuuichi did not accept clothing from her. He is a delicate boy, who is mistaken for his older sister in the first few pages of the first issue. The threshold to puberty, and the beginning of the end of childhood innocence. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Wandering Son is a beautifully drawn hardcover manga, that feels a lot like what you would normally expect from a North American graphic novel. Before he's even entered his fifth-grade classroom, ... Wandering Son (vol. [Takako Shimura; Rachel Thorn; Paul Baresh] -- Voume 1. Shuichi Nitori is one of the few trans anime characters whose identity is a focal point in the story. Shuuichi is often stated as looking androgynous, to the point where they are often able to be seen out in public as a girl, even while presenting masculine. Wandering Son 14 Fav. Wandering Son is a manga by Takako Shimura. A sensitive masterprice from Japan’s most prominent creator of LGBT manga. With Yoshino Takatsuki: They have known each other since childhood. Forever a Wandering Son Full ... Shuichi Nitori is a boy who wants to be a girl and Yoshino Takatsuki is a girl who wants to be a boy. And Shimura Takako’s Wandering Son, launched in the same year, explores transgender feelings through two fifth-grade classmates: Shuichi Nitori, a girl in the body of a boy, and Yoshino Takatsuki, a boy in the body of a girl. Shuichi Nitori (二鳥 修一 Nitori Shūichi?) Next year, Shuichi, together with Doi, write the script for another gender non-conforming play. However, Shuuichi still wishes to be a girl. During the times that this character is presenting as their correct gender of female, they use the name 'Yoshino', borrowed from their best friend. After starting an exchange diary with Yoshino, they become interested in writing stories. With Yoshino Takatsuki: They have known each other since childhood. Shuichi confesses to Anna that they have always loved her all this time, even after their dating relationship was suspended. Shuuichi and Maho both sign up to be models. Yoshino soon learns of Shuichi's desire to be a girl. Wandering Son Synopsis. First published in 2002 in Japanese anthology Comic Beam, the series follows 11-year old junior high school student Shuichi Nitori and his friend Yoshino Takatsuki over the course of several years, ... Alternatively, Wandering Son received an anime adaptation in 2011, directed by Ei Aoki. 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