BLUE GIANT

Blue Giant is a Japanese jazz-themed manga series written and illustrated by Shinichi Ishizuka. It was originally serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic from May 2013 to August 2016, with 10 tankōbon volumes published. The story follows Dai Miyamoto, a high school student who becomes determined to be the world's best jazz player after being moved by a live jazz performance. He starts practicing the saxophone by himself on the riverbank and gradually meets like-minded friends, forming bands and constantly challenging himself to pursue his dream. The manga is praised for its passionate depiction of jazz and the deep emotional connection between characters. Subsequent series include Blue Giant Supreme, Blue Giant Explorer, and Blue Giant Momentum, expanding the setting from Japan to Europe and the United States. Furthermore, the series has been adapted into an anime film, further increasing its influence.