For years, Grand Blue Dreaming has been one of my favorite comedy manga because it constantly tricks readers. At first glance, it looks like nothing more than college students diving, partying, and making terrible life decisions while somehow ending up naked every other chapter. But underneath all the ridiculous humor, Kenji Inoue and Kimitake Yoshioka…
When Grand Blue Season 3 was finally confirmed, most fans immediately started talking about one thing: the return of the insane comedy that made the series legendary. The diving club, the drinking parties that somehow get even more out of control every arc, and Iori’s endless suffering are obviously reasons enough to be excited. But…
When people talk about Grand Blue Dreaming, romance is usually the last thing that comes up. Most conversations revolve around diving, ridiculous drinking contests, college chaos, and some of the funniest facial expressions in manga history. Yet after following the series for years, I’ve come to believe that one of the most underrated strengths of…