A review by jasper_a
The Summer Hikaru Died, Vol. 1 by Mokumokuren

dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

i really don't have a strong opinion about this first volume.. which might be a detriment..
an entire volume went by and all i can say is: Hikaru died and (something) is pretending to be him; there are queer undertones but the way the writing is utilizing this is perhaps in a derogatory manner? hard to say; and apparently the rest of the town is being affected by this (something) having come down from the mountains.... 🤷🏼‍♂️
the MC is one dimensional. the setting is school, bc it is the default manga setting.. idk. it was fine? perhaps i hyped myself up and bought 2x volumes right away but i was disappointed by this.