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Hakumei to Mikochi #6
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Hakumei et Mikochi mesurent 9 centimètres et vivent dans la forêt. Elles habitent dans un tronc d'arbre, se déplacent à dos de scarabée et construisent des tentes avec des feuilles de mandarinier... C'est fou tout ce qu'on peut réaliser quand on n'est pas plus haut que trois pommes ! Venez partager leurs aventures à la fois simples, paisibles et attendrissantes. Ces minuscules personnages et leurs amis à fourrure vont enchanter votre quotidien !
210 pages, Paperback
First published January 15, 2018
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December 19, 2019
I continue to absolutely adore this series. It's sweet and thoughtful and incredibly creative and makes my lunch breaks the best lunch breaks ever.
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June 3, 2023This installation provided the first time I've seen both Hakumei and Mikochi with their hair pinned up: they have cute little pointy ears! Hakumei also had her hair cut, which I wasn't a fan of because it's far too neat for her personality, but it looks like it's growing back pretty fast.
May 11, 2025
je pense redire à chaque tome que c’est cette vie là que je veux
June 13, 2023
This felt a little like it was lacking its usual spark... (￣□￣」)
July 15, 2023
After the rain
This continues to be an adorable slice of life on the miniature side of the spectrum type of series. With a whole hidden world full of cute little people and talking animals this Japanese type of story reminds me of David the Gnome but even more fun. Come for the story and be mesmerized by the incredible art work. :)
Due to the short story style of the series I will now present you a spoiler free listing of what to expect.
A Day in Swimsuits "After a heavy rainfall that isolated our duo from everyone else for several days they discover the waters have not receded even if the rain has stopped. Time to get some grub and lessons all in one."
Rose and Shears "Jada gets a visit from an old acquaintance and we see a glimpse into her past."
Shells and Noise "Grilling shellfish in shell is dangerous but the adventurous might be lucky enough to discover its flavor."
Traveler's Clothes "With a contest for designing clothes coming up Mikochi is a bundle of nerves when she discovers who she is competing against."
The Trials of the Librarian "More struggles from a Librarian who is super efficient at his job whether finding what you need or trying to keep order."
Siblings and Work "The badger siblings are having disagreements again and our ever helpful duo are going to try to get them back together again."
The Bar, Late at Night Sen finds herself at a bar after getting lost in the city and discovers some new flavors she might enjoy."
Teacher and Bricks Hakumei has some plans for a bigger outdoor oven but sometimes experience comes from sharing the work with others."
As an Iyashikei (new word I learned today) these stories are generally feel good even though sometimes trials do occur on the journey of day to day life. In addition to the stories don't forget the mini details between chapters that flesh out the world even more. :)
This continues to be an adorable slice of life on the miniature side of the spectrum type of series. With a whole hidden world full of cute little people and talking animals this Japanese type of story reminds me of David the Gnome but even more fun. Come for the story and be mesmerized by the incredible art work. :)
Due to the short story style of the series I will now present you a spoiler free listing of what to expect.
A Day in Swimsuits "After a heavy rainfall that isolated our duo from everyone else for several days they discover the waters have not receded even if the rain has stopped. Time to get some grub and lessons all in one."
Rose and Shears "Jada gets a visit from an old acquaintance and we see a glimpse into her past."
Shells and Noise "Grilling shellfish in shell is dangerous but the adventurous might be lucky enough to discover its flavor."
Traveler's Clothes "With a contest for designing clothes coming up Mikochi is a bundle of nerves when she discovers who she is competing against."
The Trials of the Librarian "More struggles from a Librarian who is super efficient at his job whether finding what you need or trying to keep order."
Siblings and Work "The badger siblings are having disagreements again and our ever helpful duo are going to try to get them back together again."
The Bar, Late at Night Sen finds herself at a bar after getting lost in the city and discovers some new flavors she might enjoy."
Teacher and Bricks Hakumei has some plans for a bigger outdoor oven but sometimes experience comes from sharing the work with others."
As an Iyashikei (new word I learned today) these stories are generally feel good even though sometimes trials do occur on the journey of day to day life. In addition to the stories don't forget the mini details between chapters that flesh out the world even more. :)
February 23, 2025
This series is incredible. I’ve never experienced something so… soothing. Because of this series, I’ve learned about a genre of manga/anime called "iyashikei", which in Japanese, literally translates to "healing" and refers to manga that aims to soothe and comfort readers by focusing on positive, calming themes with little conflict, often highlighting the beauty of everyday life and nature.(internet definition). Each night I look forward to reading a chapter or two before bed to quiet my mind and brush off the worries of the day.
The stories usually go at a slow pace and revolve around a cozy mini plot. Each character is interesting in their own way and adds something unique to the story. And the artwork!!! It’s incredible in its detail and so cute! My only wish is to see more in color! I don’t want this series to ever end 🥹
I haven’t wanted to purchase a book series in a long time, but I’m seriously considering doing so for this one. I’m already imagining how delightful it would be to read them on a sunny day picnic…
The stories usually go at a slow pace and revolve around a cozy mini plot. Each character is interesting in their own way and adds something unique to the story. And the artwork!!! It’s incredible in its detail and so cute! My only wish is to see more in color! I don’t want this series to ever end 🥹
I haven’t wanted to purchase a book series in a long time, but I’m seriously considering doing so for this one. I’m already imagining how delightful it would be to read them on a sunny day picnic…
March 13, 2024
Read this sixth volume of Takuto Kashiki's Hakumei & Mikochi Series for Reddit Fantasy's 2023 Bingo Square Mundane Jobs, the protagonists are a tailor and a carpenter. This book qualifies for hard mode as it does not take place on Earth. Using Volume 6 to 10 for the Food Themed Bingo card.
Chapter 35 - A Day in Swimsuits [No Anime Adaptation]
Chapter 35.1 - The Raft After The Rain
After being stuck in their home for three days due to flooding, Hakumei and Mikochi are out of provisions! Hakumei builds a raft so the ladies can navigate the floodwaters to get food, the goal is to get to Dondoya! They get help from some rats who push the raft for them.
Chapter 35.2 - The Swimming Instructor
At Dondoya, Shinato and Mimari are both on the roof, they agree to make food provided the ladies get ingredients and build a scaffold so the roof isn't damaged. Unfortunately, Hakumei confesses she can't swim, so Shinato volunteers Mimari as Hakumei's swim instructor. Hilarity ensues.
Chapter 36 - Rose and Shears [No Anime Adaptation]
Jada's old classmate, now the actor Carnelian, arrives at her shop to get a haircut! The ladies help Jada disguise herself as she doesn't want to see him, but he's so pushy he insists on getting a haircut from "Jada's apprentice."
Chapter 37 - Shells and Noise [No Anime Adaptation]
Hakumei and Mikochi find out cooking closed shellfish is outlawed because it's dangerous, but it's an open secret that the locals still cook Arabi's hidden specialty at a rooftop shellfish bake! They embark on a journey to get to the rooftop for a delicious meal, with the help of kind locals.
Chapter 38 - Traveler's Clothes [No Anime Adaptation]
Mikochi enters a Fashion Design competition by making Traveler's Clothes for Hakumei, but when she finds out her idol Night Snail has entered the competition, she loses all confidence. Hakumei reminds Mikochi she IS a good designer, I mean, she did make Sen an outfit that was well received.
Chapter 39 - The Trials of the Librarian [No Anime Adaptation]
The poor librarian is having a hard day, dealing with patrons trying to sleep at the library, patrons wanting books that are currently out or unavailable and some books being damaged by scribbles!! It isn't until Hakumei comes along and says something that his day brightens up.
Chapter 40 - Siblings and Work [No Anime Adaptation]
Suzumi orders Keito to make green tea Canales knowing he hates green tea. When he returns to get his basket, he hears her treats all her other suppliers politely. Angered by the double standard, he quits, I don't blame him either. Suzumi enlists Hakumei and Mikochi to get Keita back.
Chapter 41 - The Bar, Late At Night [No Anime Adaptation]
Necromancer Sen, in her lovely Mikochi outfit, ends up at Honey Manor's bar late at night, where Conju tries to get her to open up as Bartender Shunka ensures they both get the drinks they're craving
Chapter 42 - Teacher and Bricks [No Anime Adaptation]
Hakumei asks Iwashi-dono to help her build an outdoor kitchen. Ever the professional, Iwashi starts a draft of plans, and before you can say it, the inevitable downfall of many a project begins, I'm talking about this.
Iwashi ends up going all out, even getting the President on board, who teases him that just as he learned from the President, he is now subtly teaching Hakumei!
Pretty soon, the "simple" outdoor kitchen has dual layer plumbing, a FLOOR, a roof, and a new brick oven! If it was me, I couldn't even be mad at this.
Bonus Chapter - A Day at Work, The Animation Edition
The author is happy his work is getting an anime, but he feels a little useless. Then the director asks him what kind of animal he would be, and we find out the result in this little extra bonus comic clip.
Chapter 35 - A Day in Swimsuits [No Anime Adaptation]
Chapter 35.1 - The Raft After The Rain
After being stuck in their home for three days due to flooding, Hakumei and Mikochi are out of provisions! Hakumei builds a raft so the ladies can navigate the floodwaters to get food, the goal is to get to Dondoya! They get help from some rats who push the raft for them.
Chapter 35.2 - The Swimming Instructor
At Dondoya, Shinato and Mimari are both on the roof, they agree to make food provided the ladies get ingredients and build a scaffold so the roof isn't damaged. Unfortunately, Hakumei confesses she can't swim, so Shinato volunteers Mimari as Hakumei's swim instructor. Hilarity ensues.
Chapter 36 - Rose and Shears [No Anime Adaptation]
Jada's old classmate, now the actor Carnelian, arrives at her shop to get a haircut! The ladies help Jada disguise herself as she doesn't want to see him, but he's so pushy he insists on getting a haircut from "Jada's apprentice."
Chapter 37 - Shells and Noise [No Anime Adaptation]
Hakumei and Mikochi find out cooking closed shellfish is outlawed because it's dangerous, but it's an open secret that the locals still cook Arabi's hidden specialty at a rooftop shellfish bake! They embark on a journey to get to the rooftop for a delicious meal, with the help of kind locals.
Chapter 38 - Traveler's Clothes [No Anime Adaptation]
Mikochi enters a Fashion Design competition by making Traveler's Clothes for Hakumei, but when she finds out her idol Night Snail has entered the competition, she loses all confidence. Hakumei reminds Mikochi she IS a good designer, I mean, she did make Sen an outfit that was well received.
Chapter 39 - The Trials of the Librarian [No Anime Adaptation]
The poor librarian is having a hard day, dealing with patrons trying to sleep at the library, patrons wanting books that are currently out or unavailable and some books being damaged by scribbles!! It isn't until Hakumei comes along and says something that his day brightens up.
Chapter 40 - Siblings and Work [No Anime Adaptation]
Suzumi orders Keito to make green tea Canales knowing he hates green tea. When he returns to get his basket, he hears her treats all her other suppliers politely. Angered by the double standard, he quits, I don't blame him either. Suzumi enlists Hakumei and Mikochi to get Keita back.
Chapter 41 - The Bar, Late At Night [No Anime Adaptation]
Necromancer Sen, in her lovely Mikochi outfit, ends up at Honey Manor's bar late at night, where Conju tries to get her to open up as Bartender Shunka ensures they both get the drinks they're craving
Chapter 42 - Teacher and Bricks [No Anime Adaptation]
Hakumei asks Iwashi-dono to help her build an outdoor kitchen. Ever the professional, Iwashi starts a draft of plans, and before you can say it, the inevitable downfall of many a project begins, I'm talking about this.
Iwashi ends up going all out, even getting the President on board, who teases him that just as he learned from the President, he is now subtly teaching Hakumei!
Pretty soon, the "simple" outdoor kitchen has dual layer plumbing, a FLOOR, a roof, and a new brick oven! If it was me, I couldn't even be mad at this.
Bonus Chapter - A Day at Work, The Animation Edition
The author is happy his work is getting an anime, but he feels a little useless. Then the director asks him what kind of animal he would be, and we find out the result in this little extra bonus comic clip.
November 8, 2024
Really needed the cozy vibes this series offers and this volume didn’t disappoint. There was a lot of variety in the stories and perspectives which made it feel longer, in a good way, than it was. I don’t think I’ll ever get enough of their tiny lives in the woods 🍂
December 25, 2024
As this series matures, it's easing into deeper and more complex examinations of interpersonal relationships. It pairs very well with the always-incredible detail of the drawings and characterization. I'm thrilled that I'm barely now than halfway through the available volumes.
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January 17, 2025My favorite chapter in this volume was the one where they had to find the shellfish speakeasy party on the roof. It's basically the biggest open secret, but it won't be a Hakumei & Mikochi story if it isn't needlessly complicated, but with a happy ending nonetheless.
January 27, 2020
I really liked the fashion contest in this one. The kitchen construction was fun to watch too!
November 1, 2020
Une série de manga que je considère définitivement comme mon feel-good et mon doudou saisonnier <3
April 12, 2024
3.5⭐️
We see Hakumei learning to swim! It is so cute. And we get to see some of the clothes the people wear and their designs. This manga is quite well drawn and the details are wonderful.
We see Hakumei learning to swim! It is so cute. And we get to see some of the clothes the people wear and their designs. This manga is quite well drawn and the details are wonderful.
October 22, 2024
These cozy volumes are really what I need on stressful days.
December 22, 2024
It was cute but not really outstanding for me
May 24, 2025
I love this series it seems to have cute little stories.
December 16, 2025
The continuing cuteness.
December 23, 2025
Stellar as always. My fave chapter followed the day of a librarian, but pretty much every single chapter was exactly what I wanted from this series.
January 11, 2026
Super cosy, super sweet, and I loved every moment of this. Seeing all the events, read the short stories after the chapters, the gorgeous arts, fantastic characters. I love this series.
May 25, 2021
My favorite short story in this edition was the one with Hakumei learning how to swim. There was once again a lot of development with side characters and there were also several stories without the two main characters. These chapters where Hakumei and Mikochi only made an appearance as side characters to the story were my favorite.
February 12, 2023
C'est si mignon ! J'ai particulièrement aimé la construction de la cuisine, très satisfaisante à suivre ^^
Et il parait qu'il y a un anime ?
Mon avis complet : https://elainevker.com/blog/2023/02/0...
Et il parait qu'il y a un anime ?
Mon avis complet : https://elainevker.com/blog/2023/02/0...
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