Reviews - I Had That Same Dream Again: The Complete Manga Collection

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I Had That Same Dream Again: The Complete Manga Collection

Yoru Sumino

4.36 AVERAGE

alaucasia's review against another edition

4.75

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

tinyy's review against another edition

5.0

emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

When I say I SOBBED.

the_lil_reader's review against another edition

4.5

This was such a beautifully done story. There were so many moments where my heart ached out of sadness but also plenty where it ached out of joy.

joshgauthier's review against another edition

5.0

Beautiful. This creative team makes such heartbreaking and human stories and with I Had That Same Dream Again, they create a narrative brimming with emotion and broad themes, but grounded in the questions and experiences of its central character. This manga dives into themes of happiness and human connection, moving through mental health, family struggles, and the aspirations that form our futures. It's a heartfelt and moving story of growing up woven through with threads of magic, art, and dreams. A great accomplishment from a fantastic manga team.

*CW for anyone considering reading:

Spoiler

bullying, mental health, self harm.

malmahmeed's review against another edition

4.0

Powerful and cute.

Happiness doesn't walk towards you. That's why you gotta walk towards it.
One step a day, three steps in three. Three steps ahead, and two steps back.

ostrava's review against another edition

5.0

Similarly to other people, I figured out the twist of the story very early on. Although I do believe this might have been intended by the author, but a bit more of an awareness from the main character towards her own "others" would have been thanked. I'm also glad the author decided to eliminate any sort of magic by using the "it was all a dream" cliche, although it's also... well, the "it was all a dream cliche". Not the most inventive story in the world that's for sure.

But I don't mind it as I greatly enjoyed its focus on happiness. A lot of tragedy and sadness is implied in the lifes of the "others", as is the bittersweet ending, where some sort of trauma is still present in the life of the Main Character, however: it never went beyond that. It remained focused on happiness and was a heartfelt story of self-discovery as seen through the lenses of a child. It was also really satisfying to read about the MC, as her "wholesome" outlook in life is bright and charming in equal measures. It's a surprisingly stoic work though, accepting of death and about the acceptance of circumstances beyond our control, while at the same time encouraging us to work with what we have. Again, not the most original story. But sometimes it's fine with stating the obvious, and it is a message that's always reassuring to hear.