Wataru Midori

Run on Your New Legs is a manga series about a boy who loves playing soccer and was a great player until he lost his leg. He's an "above the knee" amputee. One day, he sees a kid at the doors of an elevator about to get hit by the elevator doors. He springs to the door, saving the kid. A man who makes prosthetics sees Shouta run and finds Souta's speed impressive, especially with the prosthetic leg he has. This man offers him a blade--the running prosthetics. Shouta misses running and competing. When he tries the blade, he finds himself stunned at its ability to allow him to move differently. Can he trust this guy? What is his hopes are dashed again?

I rarely read manga and had to remind myself to read the captions backwards as well. You learn about prosthetics and you see some decent art.… (mere)

A pretty decent story about a person with a disability training to become a para athlete. It felt a bit undercooked and allowed itself to get sidetracked by the COVID-19 pandemic, but I still appreciate the positive message and the characters' relationships.

FOR REFERENCE:

Contents: Chapter 31. The Theme of My Summer -- Chapter 32. The Same Path -- Chapter 33: Those I'm Bringing -- Chapter 34. This Is Me Now -- Chapter 35. I'm Back -- Chapter 36. My Passes -- Chapter 37. What I've Gained -- Final Chapter. The Reason I Run -- Translation Notes -- Special Thanks -- Bonus -- Finish Line… (mere)

Just as Shouta Kikuzato is finding his way as an athlete again with his new prosthetic leg, the COVID-19 pandemic suddenly disrupts his plans and those of his friends.

And the biggest disruption is arguably Kikuzato's usually absent father actually playing a role in his life now that he has to work from home.

FOR REFERENCE:

Contents: Chapter 15. Don't Let It Show on Your Face -- Chapter 16. The Last Pass -- Chapter 17. On My Own -- Chapter 18. Phantom Pain -- Chapter 19. To Cheer Him Up -- Chapter 20. Putting My Mind to It -- Chapter 21. Young and Exciting High School Lives -- Chapter 22. Check Socket -- Special Thanks -- Bonus -- Translation Notes -- Preview of the Next Volume… (mere)