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“Himawari-san hires high schooler Matsuri at her old bookstore, sparking their friendship.”
Himawari-san
ひまわりさん
7.68
2,024 rank · 6,988 readers · 119 favorites
Seinen
Girls Love
Slice of Life
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Synopsis
Himawari-san hires high schooler Matsuri at her old bookstore, sparking their friendship.
Himawari-san is the current owner of an old bookstore, when a high school girl named Matsuri comes in and asks for a job. Their friendship begin from there.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 5 sampled reviews
8.6
/10
What 5 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 9
mode 10
σ 1.50
Agreement
Mostly aligned
σ 1.50 · some divergence
The polarity gap
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↑ 0.60
Running avg · Oct 2012 → Jun 2024
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 8 “The simple, realistic story and beautiful art style, particularly the unique character expressions, make this manga a truly engaging read. While I am currently hooked, the lack of character...”
- 10 “Himawari-san is a beautiful, pure love story that masterfully explores how literature shapes our lives and relationships through characters deeply defined by love. There are no notable flaws to...”
- 10 “Himawari-san is a wholesome, non-predatory masterpiece that builds a profound emotional foundation between its leads over a 13-year span. Those seeking fast-paced action or explicit romance will...”
Verbosity
Short · 40%
Medium · 60%
Long · 0%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Himawari-san begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 109 × 13 ch × vol
- Total read 14h 32m approx
- Published Aug 2009 – Jul 2022
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M14587 catalog