“Non-genius Hachiki enters brutal manga school Onigahama, sparking rivalry with prodigy Mike over one pro debut spot.”
Weekly Hachi
週刊少年ハチ
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Synopsis
Non-genius Hachiki enters brutal manga school Onigahama, sparking rivalry with prodigy Mike over one pro debut spot.
Yasaka Hachiki isn't a genius, and he's painfully aware of it. Yet, fresh out of high school, he decided to enter a special school for aspiring mangaka: Onigahama, also known as "The Tower of Ogres," along with his buddy Saru. Even at the end of the school's two-year course, it is said that only one or two students actually become pros. One serious contender is Mikeya "Mike" Touma, a pretty boy with an obvious talent for manga but who has so far failed to impress his friend, a strange girl he calls Myaako. To his shock, though, Myaako actually gives praise to a seemingly mediocre storyboard drawn by Hachi on a notebook. This ticks him off and sparks a rivalry between the two. Thus begins the tale of Onigahama's students and their merciless struggle to achieve their common dream. (Source: MU)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 4 sampled reviews
What 4 readers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.58 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 1.00
Running avg · Nov 2018 → Jul 2019
- 9 “The characters are incredibly relatable and well-developed, complemented by high-quality art and a surprisingly well-handled romance that doesn't feel rushed despite the cancellation. While the...”
- 7 “The art effectively captures character emotion and intensity, while the cast evolves into a deeply engaging group through the skillful execution of classic shounen tropes. The initial chapters...”
- 10 “Shuukan Shounen Hachi is a brilliant "diamond in the rough" that features exceptional character depth, non-generic archetypes, and breathtaking, emotionally expressive art. While I personally...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Weekly Hachi begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 42 × 5 ch × vol
- Total read 5h 36m approx
- Published Jan 2018 – Nov 2018
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M47244 catalog