Hakumei to Mikochi (original) (raw)

With the current release of this in the Anime version, I've gotten curious about the Manga, and I have to say, it's just as great as the Anime.

I feel so warm and cudddly with all the day to day stories about these two, fascinated by the world that the inchlings live in. There's always something for them to do and learn, while meeting characters with so much personality that aren't just one-off chracters; They will be seen again, which is a thing many stories forget about, and they don't need to put much effort into meeting up with them, all the side characters have... their own lives that they live with so many activities of their own that aren't dependant on Hakumei and Mikochi.

The level of detail in each scene really surprises me; It's a small but gorgeous world they live in, and the end-of-chapter tidbits really helps build it for you. From every feather and wing to the small grains of wood, it's quite beautiful and captures everything you love about art.

My favorite part is how well the world's technology and magic even work together. There's Tsukumogami flying about, but there's also trains. There's a Necromancer, but there's also skyscrapers. It's so balanced and neat that it just blends well and you don't have it feel out of place. No one's slinging fireballs left and right while robots are walking about; It's more balanced between the two.

If you want a Manga that will heal your sorrow; Pick Hakumei to Mikochi. If you want a Manga with a beautiful world; Pick Hakumei to Mikochi. If you want a cute Manga, pick Hakumei to Moikochi! It's such a wonderful series of plentiful stories and well-written setting and characters, that the best way to describe it would be just to read it!