Honoo no Mirage

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Light Novel [JP]
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Adapted to AnimeAdapted to MangaObsessive LovePoliticsReincarnationSpecial AbilitiesSpiritsStubborn ProtagonistUnconditional LoveWars
Rating | 4.7/5 | 827 votes
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Japanese
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Year
1990
Status in COO

40 Volumes (Complete)

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Yes
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Summary
Honoo no Mirage, also known as Mirage of Blaze or 炎の蜃気楼, is a captivating light novel that delves into themes of obsession, reincarnation, and the resurgence of historical events in a fantastical setting reminiscent of Chinese wuxia xianxia novels. Regarded as a classic in the BL genre alongside Ai No Kusabi, Mirage of Blaze offers a unique blend of fantasy and romance. The story follows Kagetora, reincarnated as Takaya Ougi, a high schooler plunged into a world filled with moral dilemmas and extraordinary abilities. His complex relationship with Nobutsuna Naoe/Yoshiaki Tachibana is central to the narrative, marked by intense passion, guilt, and the weight of past incarnations. As the plot unfolds slowly but engagingly, readers are treated to a mix of action, drama, romance, and supernatural elements, making it a must-read for fans of yaoi light novels.

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Obsession, Reincarnation, History comes to life, a huge fantasy reminiscent of chinese wuxia xanxia novels.

Along with Ai No Kusabi, Mirage of Blaze is one of the classic BL light novels. Propped up as more of an actual novel than your average yaoi, Like proper novels, the series is quite slow and it takes a while for the romance to develop.

The MC is the reincarnated Kagetora who first appears as Takaya Ougi. He’s your standard high schooler, with higher morals and talent and is overwhelmed with the new world he’s drawn into. While simultaneously has to dodge an intense, burning passion from the only person who can guide and protect him (Nobutsuna Naoe/Yoshiaki Tachibana).

While their relationship is somewhat at a standstill due to the MC’s confusion, Naoe’s guilt, their past and the fact that they’ve kept this up for several incarnation cycles with nowhere to escape.

If you take your time and enter with lower expectations, the story is pretty good for a light novel and contains a decent mix of fantasy and yaoi.

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Dummy
v9 c1

I love this book series. I love the rich history, the imagination, the intense story, obsessive and destructive yet redemption and friendships. Like a soap opera or a japanese style game of thrones. Just a really interesting story.

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