Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen

鼻下長紳士回顧録

Bikachou Shinshi Kaikoroku

In "Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen," those considered perverse are portrayed as individuals who possess a profound grasp of their own cravings, investigating them with painstaking attention, much like a sightless person tracing the contours of a vase with both hands. The story is set in early 20th-century Paris, where Colette works in a brothel, a destiny she regards as inescapable. Nonetheless, she and her coworkers discover comfort and resilience in one another as they attend to their customers' demands each day. Her sole glimmer of hope amid the struggles is her secret encounters with Leon, though Colette is never sure if Leon's feelings for her are true. The narrative examines the endurance of women existing within their sensual milieu and the fervent yearnings of the 'amorous gentlemen.' This enchanting tale unfurls within the lavish, seductive world of a Parisian bordello, where love and desire become intertwined.

Adapted to anime

Japan Anima(tor)'s Exhibition

Background

Bikachou Shinshi Kaikoroku was simulpub in English as Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen by Crunchyroll. It was also published digitally by Cork.

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