“Two women—one seeking love to love herself, one avoiding it—find unexpected connection through shared vulnerability.”
Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon
欠けた月とドーナッツ
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Synopsis
Two women—one seeking love to love herself, one avoiding it—find unexpected connection through shared vulnerability.
Pressured by her friends and family to fall in love, office worker Hinako Uno puts a lot of effort into her appearance and demeanor in order to fit into the image of "an ideal young woman." She believes that if she is able to make someone fall in love with her, then she can love herself in return—but this does not turn out to be the case. After rejecting another confession, Hinako feels like a flawed human for being unable to love. Concurrently, Hinako's senior at work Asahi Satou becomes her sister's official guardian and the family's breadwinner after their last living relative dies. Wanting to provide for her sister as best as she can, she pays no attention to matters she deems unnecessary, such as love. One night, as Hinako cries on a bench, Asahi bumps into her and offers her a bag of doughnuts as consolation. Sharing a moment of vulnerability, they open up to one another, marking the start of a relationship that might just be what both women needed.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 15 sampled reviews
What 15 readers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.57 · some divergence
5.5 pts
Recommenders 8.5 · others 3.0
↓ 0.07
Running avg · Jan 2020 → Mar 2026
- 8 “This down-to-earth yuri manga offers an enjoyable journey of self-discovery, featuring a charming love interest and a beautiful art style that perfectly complements the narrative. There are no...”
- 8 “This manga is a refreshing read that avoids common lesbian stereotypes and features well-written characters, all while sporting a discreet cover that makes it easy to enjoy anywhere. However,...”
- 8 “The beautiful, cute art and the warm, fluffy atmosphere make this a lovely slow-burn romance that handles subtle themes with grace. However, the final volume feels underwhelming and unnaturally...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 20 × 4 ch × vol
- Total read 2h 40m approx
- Published Mar 2019 – May 2022
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M50809 catalog