The story was sweet, I wish it was a longer as I’d love to learn more about the bands and Gen and Mika’s relationship.

The relationship built up well and was a healthy growth between the two. Overall a lighthearted short read

This was a quick and cute read! It wasn't my favorite Boys Love per se but that's likely just a taste thing. The musical manga don't speak to me as much as other settings and tropes. The grumpy x sunshine is always a hit regardless. The art is wonderful though! Especially the scenes we all read these for hehe. It's definitely something I'd grab one of for my shelves. Thank you to Netgalley and Kodansha for the ARC!

eye catching art work, fun flow or pannels, and amazing and unique character designs. the story had me hooked before I even began reading. a fun and unique plot and a beautiful story of self discovery.

I thought this was a sweet, quick read and I really enjoyed it!

This is a BL manga about two rivals in different bands - they meet at a show and begin to fall in love.

The graphics are amazing, the character designs are well done - it's easy to tell who's who in this novel.

The wall pin was my favourite scene, I had to take a minute.

I loved how the character development between the main characters.

First off, the star of this comic is absolutely the art style. The characters are absolutely gorgeous and I stopped to admire them fairly frequently.

The story is sweet too. I do think at the end, it felt really abrupt, and I kind of wish this was a duology instead of a single volume story.

A cute, light-hearted BL manga focused on the relationship developing between two "rival" band members. I liked the build up of their feelings, with some really sweet stuff at the end. The musician aspect was well incorporated. A pretty cozy read. Just the kinda thing you finish with a smile on your face if you're into this kind of manga.

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This manga was so adorable! I loved the plot, and the characters looked so pretty ♡ I would have loved to read more, but it was cute, even if it was short. Mika and Gen have stolen my heart ♡ I really love manga about music and bands, so I knew I’d love this one as well.

This short story was very cute. It had little plot but that did not make it less enjoyable. The art style is beautiful. I always enjoy a grumpy-sunshine story. I did not so much like the insta-love but on the other hand, how much can you do in such a limited amount of pages. Overall a cute couple, but the story could have been more exciting.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC i really liked the cover and the plot sounded interesting i will say at times this story got lost and was a little all over the place but i did enjoy the romance and the music aspect of this graphic novel and it had some spice. I feel as if this graphic novel was a little longer it would have been a lot better because more of the story and relationship between the two would have been explored more. I thought the artwork was good as well.

I loved this! BL manga is a weakness anyway but two different bands named Adam and Eve respectively. Yes please. This was a fun read. I loved Mika so much. He's adorable and I loved grumpy Gen as well.

Shout Loud, My Heart is BL about two musicians, who both play in bands. Gen plays guitar in a rock band called Eve and Mike is a singer for Adam. The two guys meet and soon sparks fly and everyone roots for them. There's no real drama and the manga is just overly sweet without anything to say. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but there's no character growth and that's a bummer. I do enjoy music as a theme and rival band mates with sexual chemistry is always a great thing, but now there's no spark (or it's diluted in water). I wish more time had been used to depict the characters so they wouldn't be so one-dimensional.

The art looks quite nice and even the playing works. There aren't enough music themed BL stories either, so I have to give credit for that at least. Shout Loud, My Heart is cute and heartwarming, but offers nothing new and thus it will stay as another average BL story. The cover is surely good looking though.

I really enjoyed this manga. It’s a pretty simple love story between a guitarist and a vocalist to two bands (not quite rivals but the bands are named Adam and Eve so that’s fun). The relationship develops quite quickly but I really enjoyed the visuals when they were playing music, especially when Gen is listening to Mike sing.

This book was gay af and I loved every minute of it! Sexy indeed and I need more of these characters. I want to know where their relationship takes them. Both MMC were so cute and I just wanted to pinch their cheeks!! The ONLY thing I disliked about this was the way it seemed to jump from chapter to chapter without actual breaks in the story. There were a few moments I found myself going back a page to make sure I didn't miss something because it would just jump ahead with no warning.

MM Romance
Battle of the Bands
3 Stars ⭐️

Ok I’ve never read manga before and figured why the hell not? This is why I love netgalley because it lets me try all kinds of different books I’d never pick up otherwise. It was a bit of learning curve for me ngl because I’m not used to reading comics right to left but once I figured it out I mostly enjoyed this. Gen and Mika are in rival bands cheekily named Adam & Eve. They each get asked to do battle of the bands but both bands are so popular that it becomes just a battle between them. I thought this was cute at times but also a bit too surface level for me. I had never read sex scenes in comic form before and I thought it was hot. The attention to detail? Loved it. I was auto approved by this publishing house so I look forward to reading more and also finding some other manga I will enjoy more.

I received an arc from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Very cute BL one shot. I very much enjoyed the dynamic between the two main leads, and would love to see more of them, as well as the band.

Shout Loud, My Heart is a wonderful BL manga. Gen, the guitar player for the band Eve, is asked after a show to stay and listen to the band Adam by their singer Mike. Gen is awed by his singing and quickly becomes infatuated with Mike as the two spend more time together. There is a miscommunication that gets resolved through performing together, which was my favorite part of this one-shot. Thanks to Kodansha and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ 4.25 stars ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆

"all the words i know aren't enough to express how i feel. so just listen. i really like you."

this one-shot manga was so sweet and i really enjoyed it! i absolutely loved the art in this, the attention to detail is beautiful. the band setting was so fun and unique! basically gen and mika are from different bands and they end up falling in love, how cute! you could really feel the chemistry between these two. i really wish there was more though, but i'll be keeping an eye out on future works by the author. overall, highly recommend!

˗ˋˏ ୨୧ thank you to NetGalley, Kodansha Comics, and Youga Rayri for the digital arc in exchange for an honest review! ୨୧ ˎˊ˗

Gen is EVE’s antisocial guitarist. He keeps to himself and does not interact with people much. Mike is the lead singer for ADAM, EVE’s rival. They two meet at a joint gig, where Gen becomes fascinated by Mike’s voice. Their paths continue to cross frequently which leads to feelings developing between the two. Will Gen’s sound evolve thanks to Mike’s influence? Is it a good thing? Or bad?

Gen and Mike are complete opposites. Mike is like the day in appearances and personality to Gen’s night. These opposites balance the other.
I like that Gen calls Mike by his given name (Mika) and not the nickname saddled onto him. And I love how Mike is not put off by Gen’s loner personality.

GIVEN and PINK HEART JAM started my enjoyment for music/band-oriented mangas. This one, SHOUT LOUD, MY HEART, did not disappoint. A one-shot – which is a bummer. It had potential if it would go further. There is a spicy scene near the end. I will be purchasing this manga when it releases for my collection.

Another great publication by Kodansha, it was a super fast, easy, and steamy read. I loved the slow burn, the denial, and then the love! Also, the spicy scenes were perfectly executed—not too much, just in the right amount! Also, a dive into the music industry is something that I really like!

Looking for a short and sweet BL read? Kodansha has something new for you next month! Youga Rayri’s one-shot Shout Loud, My Heart is getting an English-language release. What happens when members of rival bands find out it’s not just each other’s music they’re into? Read on and get our first thoughts on this single-volume release!


Adam and Eve

Shout Loud, My Heart stars with a band… or rather, with two. Adam and Eve are rival groups, with Eve having been formed first. Adam takes their name specifically because they came into being to compete with Adam. And when Eve guitarist Gen meets Adam vocalist Mike outside a gig, the rivalry really heats up.

Before long, Gen notices that he’s really into Mike. And not just his singing (although that’s incredible, too). It’s to the point where even Gen’s playing sounds different. A certain encounter leads Gen to believe his crush is firmly unreciprocated. So, with a battle of the bands on the horizon, he decides to put his feelings behind him… or try, at least. Before long, two things become clear. One, this battle is going to be solely Adam vs. Eve: the competition the bands have been craving. And two, someone is misinterpreting something about what’s going on between Gen and Mike.


The Romance

First things first: Shout Loud, My Heart is definitely an explicit manga. The later chapters show everything. If that’s a deal-breaker, you’ve been warned. If that’s a deal-maker… well, now you know.

While the manga wraps everything up in a single volume, there’s plenty of slow-burn romance for BL fans. We stick closer to Gen than Mike, seeing his uncertainty at every turn. It’s also great to see Gen’s turbulent feelings showing up in his music… and not necessarily in a bad way. It’s a small plot point, but one that stands out. It seems being in love has an audible effect on Gen’s guitar, taking it from technical excellence to something more. And when Mike and Gen are together on stage, real musical magic happens.


More to the Story

Even when Shout Loud, My Heart ends, it doesn’t really end. There are pages of prologues, bonus comics, character profiles, and more. We get to see Gen and Mike once all the uncertainty and miscommunication has passed. We also get to see how their bandmates deal with their relationship. Best of all, especially for a manga that ends rather quickly, we get to see them as a couple for more than a few pages.

If you’re a BL fan, and either don’t mind or actively seek out uncensored manga, give this one a try. It’s a quick read, but one that doesn’t feel rushed or prematurely cut off.