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Hikaru no Go, Vol. 1: Descent of the Go Master by Yumi Hotta

aclopez6's review against another edition

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5.0

What a throwback. I loved manga as a teen, and I really like revisiting these classics. I mean, Hikaru no go? A 6th grader being lowkey possessed by a ghost and becoming a wicked go player, I love it.

mlkelly14's review against another edition

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adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

oboemeister's review against another edition

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inspiring
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

islpt's review against another edition

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nvm i finished it. need more tbh im insane abt this series

mxmlln's review against another edition

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5.0

Story: 9 / 10
Characters: 9
Setting: 9
Prose: 8

This was the 1st anime TV series I ever watched. That show started me on my journey in pursuit of the best stories in the world 20 years ago. Now I'm a ghostwriter...

ewg109's review against another edition

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4.0

I’m growing to really love the randomness of manga.

tatianab's review against another edition

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5.0

I Read this book while on holiday in America. I loved it yet had only borrowed it from the library. I was sad to place it back. I rapidly devoured the many volumes, the drawing and storyline was amazing.

jennutley's review against another edition

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3.0

I was at BookExpo a few years ago and stopped to talk to the representative at the Shonen Jump booth. I asked what Manga series they would recommend for a person, well, like me. This was the series she recommended. This is my fourth Manga series. (I would recommend DeathNote to anyone who wanted to give it a try.)

The premise: an ancient Go Master's spirit decides to tag along with a contemporary sixth grader in hopes that in teaching his host how to play the game of Go he will get to eventually play the game of Go's most masterful move.

I wanted more story from this first book. I probably wanted enough more that I will go pick up volume two. I won't review any more of these unless the next few volumes get really interesting. I'm guessing it will feel a lot like The Karate Kid just with Go instead of martial arts.

2catmom's review against another edition

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5.0

I read the entire series. I read most of it, but never got to the International Tournament at the end. I love this story, esp the internet Sai part. It's not as exciting when Hikaru becomes a Pro, but his character is consistant with the willful and moody behavior. I love the anime too.

halellery's review against another edition

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challenging emotional inspiring tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0