RuriDragon: A Whimsical Tale of Identity and Acceptance in Modern Manga
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In the ever-expanding universe of manga, where high-stakes battles and grand adventures often dominate the spotlight, RuriDragon emerges as a gentle, heartwarming anomaly. Created by Masaoki Shindo and serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump , this series captivates readers with its grounded storytelling, charming art, and an endearing protagonist caught between two worlds. Despite a relatively short run before an unexpected hiatus, RuriDragon left a deep impression on fans worldwide, signaling the power of quiet stories in a loud, action-packed medium. The Premise: A Girl Awakens as a Dragon RuriDragon follows the story of Ruri Aoki, an ordinary high school girl who wakes up one morning to find that she’s grown small dragon horns on her head. This sudden change isn’t due to a medical condition or a strange curse—it turns out, she’s half-dragon, a fact her mother nonchalantly reveals over breakfast. What ensues is a series of slice-of-life episodes that follow Ruri as she attempts to na...