Blue Note is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Mio Hoshino. It has been serialized in Shueisha's shonen manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump since August 2003, with its chapters compiled in 114 tankobon volumes as of September 2024. It follows the story of Ren Shirogane, a young boy who unexpectedly receives the Blue Note after a tragic event that leaves his family missing in a portal disaster. He was soon taken to the Affinity Box, a continent-sized training center for Special Givers. There, he meets other Special Givers who are soon to be his crew.
Sypnosis[]
Setting[]
The world of Blue Note is populated by humans, Special Givers, Elders, Voidwalkers, Harbingers and Celestial Angels. The world is governed by the Harbingers, also called as the higher-ups, which is an organization that are made up by ancient and shadowy figures with ties to the multiverse's creation. They believe in the idea of the Final Genesis, a total reset of all dimensions, galaxies, and worlds. They oppose of the Elder Council's goal, to protect the multiverse and intervene if any threat is caused. The Elder Council is a government-tied organization that are the ruling body whom oversees the Special Givers and the training within the Affinity Box. They possess the highest authority and are responsible for maintaining order across the multiverse. They are made up of ancient beings who wield immense power, also known as the Elders. The world itself consists of many locations, such as:
The Affinity Box[]
- A continent-sized training center for Special Givers, designed and built by the Elder Council to help individuals (specifically Special Givers) to harness the powers of their books. The Affinity Box is divided into several regions, each with unique environments suited for different types of training.
- Celestial Plain - A floating landmass that hovers high above the ground, surrounded by open skies. The terrain consists of sky bridges, floating islands, and gravity-defying structures. The air is often thin, requiring Special Givers to adapt to aerial combat and focus on powers related to flight and air manipulation. In this terrain, Sky Serpents are often seen, which are creatures that can phase between dimensions and strike with lightning-fast precision. These creatures often guard the lands.
- Obsidian Wastes - A barren, volcanic region covered in ash, black stone and coal. Lava rivers flow through deep crevices, which are often considered "water" to the civilians, and the ground is prone to sudden quakes. Dark, looming mountains surround the landscape. Magma Beasts, creatures made of molten rock that constantly radiate heat guard the land.
- Crystal Gardens - A serene yet powerful region filled with massive crystal formations that reflect light and energy. The landscape is dominated by colossal crystalline structures that pulse with energy. The atmosphere is often calm, with reflective and clean lakes along with the lush forests surrounded by glittering crystals. The land is guarded by Crystal Wyrms, creatures that can manipulate light and energy.
- Shifting Sands - A vast desert