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Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Manga Review: Barakamon, Volume 13, by Satsuki Yoshino


Rating (Out of 5): ~4
Publisher: Yen Press
Release Date: March 2017
Volumes: 15+
Spoilers?: No.
Volume: 1. 12. 14.

Goodreads Synopsis:

Ya can't see the sunset from here.

Tagging along on Handa-sensei's visit home, Naru finally arrives in Tokyo! Trains, tall buildings, the zoo-the big city's full of amazing first experiences! But what will Handa decide when his dad asks him to come back to Tokyo? Volume 13 promises growth, courage, and farewells!

Review:

So Handa and Naru are heading off to Tokyo, while Kanzaki decides to run away to the island.
Handa is helping out on Kirie's team, and for his fathers next showing. Naru is left hanging out with his mother during most of this, aside from the times that Handa is free and takes her out. We get a surprise meeting with Handa's previous marriage proposal, who turns out to be a super sweet girl, and I really like the relationship that they form. It is funny how very non-sexual Handa can be, though, and how oblivious.
At the same time, Kanzaki is just messing everything up. He's driving Hiroshi crazy, in particular, and is a pain in general.
In the end, though, Handa makes a rather big decision about his future, when he realizes what he really wants to do. It should be nice to see him pursue it back at the village.
This is a very sweet and funny series. I'm looking forward to the next one.

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