Hydra

“Me, Hitomi and Ryuu... We were each reaching out our hands, but in different directions, and so we kept missing each other; never quite managing to touch, never quite managing to connect.” - Taira Hikaru

This is essentially what Hydra is about – the frustration, heartache and helplessness that ensue when one's love just won't reach another's heart. But it's so much more than just a tale of the painful reality of being in love – the relatable characters and great story combine to make this a truly engaging read. In spite of how emotionally charged this manga is, it never once veers into the melodramatic territory, and this is down to Miyamoto Kano's wonderful knack for giving her works a striking edge of realism.