Scenes from Lullaby of the Dawn: Celebrating 1.7 Million Copies Sold is a special North American art exhibit that honors this major milestone with a gallery of artwork from the beloved BL series. The showcase will appear in eight Kinokuniya USA locations throughout July and August, with each exhibition running for ten days. Some exhibits will coincide with major anime conventions, encouraging congoers to swing by Kinokuniya and enrich their experience.
Here’s the schedule:
| Store Location | Schedule | Conventions |
| Katy, TX | July 3-13 | Anime Matsuri (July 10-13) |
| Austin, TX | July 18-27 | — |
| Atlanta, GA | August 1-10 | — |
| New York, NY | August 21-31 | Anime NYC (August 21-24) |
| Los Angeles, CA | July 3-13 | Anime Expo (July 3-6) |
| Santa Anita, CA | July 18-27 | — |
| San Francisco, CA | August 1-10 | — |
| Seattle, WA | August 21-31 | — |
Not only is Lullaby of the Dawn a bestseller—it’s also an award-winner. It took first place in the Best Comic category at the 2022 Chill Chill BL Awards, and The Beat featured it in our “33 Best Manga of 2023.” Originally published in Japan by Shu Cream, Inc., Lullaby of the Dawn is available in English from TOKYOPOP‘s LoveLove imprint.
Creator Ichika Yuno has built a vivid fantasy world filled with memorable characters and a tender, enduring romance. Here’s more about the story:
Night after night, Elva steps forth into the black sea, sword in hand, to drive back the creatures that surge from the waves. Elva is one of the “kannagi,” warrior priests chosen by the divine to protect the island. With his snow-white hair, unaging youth, and black-stained limbs–proof of the corruption that gradually takes the life of every kannagi–the local people fear and shun him…at least until his path crosses with that of a boy named Alto. Enraptured by Elva’s strength and lonely soul, Alto swears to serve him and free him from his cursed fate. (For readers 16+)
As a bonus, if you stop by Kinokuniya, you can pick up all five volumes of Lullaby of the Dawn, along with a variety of officially licensed merchandise, including art prints, postcard sets, sticker packs, and more. Celebrate the success of this unforgettable BL manga at participating Kinokuniya USA stores—or grab your copies directly from TOKYOPOP and other online booksellers.
Source: TOKYOPOP
