Grand Blue
- Grand Blue Dreaming
- ぐらんぶる
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Synopsis
Among the seaside town of Izu's ocean waves and rays of shining sun, Iori Kitahara is just beginning his freshman year at Izu University. As he moves into his uncle's scuba diving shop, Grand Blue, he eagerly anticipates his dream college life, filled with beautiful girls and good friends. But things don't exactly go according to plan. Upon entering the shop, he encounters a group of rowdy, naked upperclassmen, who immediately coerce him into participating in their alcoholic activities. Though unwilling at first, Iori quickly gives in and becomes the heart and soul of the party. Unfortunately, this earns him the scorn of his cousin, Chisa Kotegawa, who walks in at precisely the wrong time. Undeterred, Iori still vows to realize his ideal college life, but will things go according to plan this time, or will his situation take yet another dive? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Publication notes
Grand Blue was nominated for the 41st Kodansha Manga Awards in the General category in 2017. The series has been published digitally in English as Grand Blue Dreaming by Kodansha USA since September 12, 2017. It has also been simulpub. The manga has also been published in French by Meian since February 24, 2021.
Published
Apr 7, 2014 to ?
- MAL rank
- #11
- Members (MAL)
- 200,940
- Favorites (MAL)
- 19,168
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Iori Kitahara3842 fan favoritesExternal profileAge: 18 (manga), 20 (anime) Hair color: blue (manga), black (anime) Eye color: grey Affiliation: Grand Blue, Peek a Boo, Izu University Occupation: University Student, Waiter (Part-time) Iori Kitahara moved to his uncle's diving shop, Grand Blue, to start his college life. He joins the diving club which coincidentally uses Grand Blue as its base of operations. Iori realizes college life is not going to be what he expected when he ends up going to his first lecture naked.
Chisa Kotegawa3219 fan favoritesExternal profileAge: 18 (manga), 20 (anime) Hair color: brown Affiliation: Grand Blue, Peek a Boo, Izu University Occupation: University Student Chisa Kotegawa is a first year student at Izu University. She is the younger sister of Nanaka Kotegawa and cousin of Iori Kitahara. Though generally appearing indifferent, she is very caring and concerning to others close to her. She hates getting hit on by other guys so much she went as far as declaring Iori as her "fake" boyfriend to ward off guys. She loves diving so much that she wants to befriend anyone who is interested in diving and has ocean sounds as her music playlist.
Kouhei Imamura1574 fan favoritesExternal profileGender: Male Age: 18 (Manga), 20 (Anime) Hair Color: Dark Blond Affiliation: Grand Blue, Peek a Boo, Izu University Occupation: University Student Kouhei Imamura is a bishounen that doesn't hide the fact that he is an otaku. His dream in college is to have a harem full of high school girls. Kouhei is roped into joining his college's diving club by Iori Kitahara.
Aina Yoshiwara199 fan favoritesExternal profileGender: Female Age: 18-19 (Manga), 20 (Anime) Hair Color: Dark Blue Eye Color: Purple Affiliation: Grand Blue, Peek a Boo, Oumi Women's University, Tinkerbell (Former) Occupation: University Student Aina is a first year at Oumi Women's University. She joins Grand Blue Diving Club after getting to know Iori and Kouhei. She is a really shy girl and hates having to expose her skin. She soon becomes good friends with Chisa.
