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frantic_vampire's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I Hear The Sunspot is a lovely read. It’s heartwarming and filled with a love that’s built on a foundation of friendship. I liked that we’ve got a bit of a grumpy x sunshine thing going on. I liked that Taichi was so open with his emotions and he wasn’t afraid to let them show. And Kohei. He was just so quiet and kept to himself. I really felt for him and I hated that he had to go through everything that he did, especially with people not understanding him or making things accessible for him.
I think the only thing that I didn’t like about this manga was the way a lot of the ablism was handled. I wish that it was handled differently…or better? I don’t think those are quite the right words that I’m looking for, but they’re close enough. There were so many opportunities for things to be challenged and it only happened a couple of times. I hope in future volumes that that happens more.
Overall, this was a really good read. I loved the deaf and hard-of-hearing representation and that we have a character that uses hearing aids. This is getting a solid four out of five stars. I can’t wait to read the next volume.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Bullying
Moderate: Gaslighting, Medical content, Ableism, Bullying, and Grief
afi_whatafireads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Well.. That was an emotional turn of events.
The manga started strong and also highlighted some issues on abandonment, loneliness and especially deaf representation.
Short Summary
Taichi and Kohei are two very different individuals. Taichi is always hungry and on the look for a job due to his family circumstances and he would do anything if it can feed him. Kohei is cool and popular and he has hearing disabilities. They two met in a very weird circumstance that turned their encounter into a friendship.
Personal Thoughts
The first volume had set the story nicely. I like that the chapters kind of alternated between the two characters, between Kohei and Taichi. We get the perspective of the both of them which I really like and I find really cute tbh. I also like how the mangaka sets the tone of the story and that the story sets them off in college, where both of them are kind of in the midst of finding themselves whilst being used to the idea of having someone to be attached to.
It was cute and just very heartwarming. I like how Kohei and Taichi has this really cute friendship that evolved into something more. I'm digging into the story for sure and I'm happy that its one of the reads that I managed to finish in 2021 due to my hectic schedule. Can't wait to see how their relationship progresses.
Its more of a mix of coming-of-age mixed with shonen-ai that is, well, very subtle and cute. Loved it already!
The manga started strong and also highlighted some issues on abandonment, loneliness and especially deaf representation.
Short Summary
Taichi and Kohei are two very different individuals. Taichi is always hungry and on the look for a job due to his family circumstances and he would do anything if it can feed him. Kohei is cool and popular and he has hearing disabilities. They two met in a very weird circumstance that turned their encounter into a friendship.
Personal Thoughts
The first volume had set the story nicely. I like that the chapters kind of alternated between the two characters, between Kohei and Taichi. We get the perspective of the both of them which I really like and I find really cute tbh. I also like how the mangaka sets the tone of the story and that the story sets them off in college, where both of them are kind of in the midst of finding themselves whilst being used to the idea of having someone to be attached to.
It was cute and just very heartwarming. I like how Kohei and Taichi has this really cute friendship that evolved into something more. I'm digging into the story for sure and I'm happy that its one of the reads that I managed to finish in 2021 due to my hectic schedule. Can't wait to see how their relationship progresses.
Its more of a mix of coming-of-age mixed with shonen-ai that is, well, very subtle and cute. Loved it already!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Gaslighting
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