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“Orphaned Hotaru becomes a Goze musician, journeying to find her father and true purpose through music.”
Goze Hotaru
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7.15
7,307 rank · 2,353 readers · 14 favorites
Shounen
Music
Adventure
Fantasy
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Synopsis
Orphaned Hotaru becomes a Goze musician, journeying to find her father and true purpose through music.
After losing her mother early on, Hotaru, a girl surrounded by warmth and tranquility, finds her life taking a dramatic turn. An unexpected event draws her into the world of "Goze," setting her on a path through unknown lands with music as her guide. Armed with her talent and a heart full of questions, she embarks on a quest, seeking her missing father and her true calling...! (Source: MANGA Plus)
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Community consensus
Derived from 3 sampled reviews
8.7
/10
What 3 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 8
mode 8
σ 0.94
Agreement
Strong agreement
σ 0.94 · scores cluster tight
The polarity gap
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↓ 1.33
Running avg · Jul 2024 → Oct 2024
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 8 “The art is incredible, and the intriguing blend of fantasy and realism, paired with memorable, well-written characters, makes this a compelling read. However, the slow pacing and unfortunate...”
- 10 “Goze Hotaru is a beautiful, captivating masterpiece that feels like emotional aromatherapy, featuring perfect art and a protagonist whose complex, multifaceted personality is truly flawless. It is...”
- 8 “Goze Hotaru is a visual and narrative masterpiece, featuring a Mushishi-esque atmosphere, vibrant art, and a charming cast of misfits that perfectly embody the found family trope. It is deeply...”
Verbosity
Short · 33%
Medium · 33%
Long · 33%
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A Manga Publication
- Format 24 × 3 ch × vol
- Total read 3h 12m approx
- Published Mar 2024 – Oct 2024
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M74322 catalog