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ハチミツとクローバー [Hachimitsu to Clover] #7
Honey and Clover, Vol. 7
Takemoto's journey across Japan continues, and though he's sleeping in empty lots and subsisting on convenience store food, he seems to be getting closer to understanding what made him ride away from school and his friends. But with his money running out and his bike on its last legs, will he have to give up his quest before his finds what he's looking for?
192 pages, Paperback
First published March 18, 2005
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About the author
Chica Umino
64 books193 followersChica Umino (Jap: 羽海野チカ) is a Japanese mangaka.
Her real name is not disclosed, "Umino Chica" is a pen name.
She began work as a product designer and illustrator.
Umino has a unique drawing style, listing Studio Ghibli amongst her influences, and her characters are remarkably well-developed.
Her most famous series to date is Hachimitsu to Clover (English name: Honey and Clover), a 'slice of life' manga series which debuted in 2000 in Shueisha's manga magazine, CUTiEcomic. The series won the Kodansha Manga Award in 2003 and was nominated for the Tezuka Culture Prize and an award from the Japan Media Arts Festival. It was also adapted into an animated television series in 2005, a live-action movie in 2006 and two individual live-action TV series in 2008.
Her ongoing recent series is Sangatsu no Lion (English name: March comes in like a lion), which began serialization in 2007. The series won several important prizes including: the Manga Taisho prize and Kodansha Manga Prize (general audience) in 2011, the Tezuka Osamushi Cultural Prize in 2014, and the Bunkacho Media Geijutsusai Manga bumon in 2021.
Umino has also provided the illustration for the 2009 anime series Eden of the East by Kenji Kamiyama, as well as 'Tobira o Akete' and the Glass Heart series, including 'Boukensha-tachi', 'Netsu no Shiro' and 'Love Way'.
Her real name is not disclosed, "Umino Chica" is a pen name.
She began work as a product designer and illustrator.
Umino has a unique drawing style, listing Studio Ghibli amongst her influences, and her characters are remarkably well-developed.
Her most famous series to date is Hachimitsu to Clover (English name: Honey and Clover), a 'slice of life' manga series which debuted in 2000 in Shueisha's manga magazine, CUTiEcomic. The series won the Kodansha Manga Award in 2003 and was nominated for the Tezuka Culture Prize and an award from the Japan Media Arts Festival. It was also adapted into an animated television series in 2005, a live-action movie in 2006 and two individual live-action TV series in 2008.
Her ongoing recent series is Sangatsu no Lion (English name: March comes in like a lion), which began serialization in 2007. The series won several important prizes including: the Manga Taisho prize and Kodansha Manga Prize (general audience) in 2011, the Tezuka Osamushi Cultural Prize in 2014, and the Bunkacho Media Geijutsusai Manga bumon in 2021.
Umino has also provided the illustration for the 2009 anime series Eden of the East by Kenji Kamiyama, as well as 'Tobira o Akete' and the Glass Heart series, including 'Boukensha-tachi', 'Netsu no Shiro' and 'Love Way'.
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August 2, 2024
Takemoto returns from his journey to "the end of the world," and has a nice homecoming. It's a little strange to me, and surely a mark of Umino's skill at storytelling, that he became a more interesting person as a result of his experiences, without being self-consciously aware about the transformation.
He starts applying for work near-immediately after getting home, and--Morita's "addition" to his resumé aside--I suspect the self-confidence he gained from figuring out how to live entirely on his own has seeped out into his interactions with others, too. For example, he . I liked it that Umino didn't give us her answer right away, so we can see the consequences for ourselves later on (presumably. I don't remember how this arc ended).
Hagu's arc had a few too many parallels to Takemoto's, and felt somewhat repetitive as a result, especially when she meets the one person, at just the right time, to obliquely give her the life lesson she needs to move forward with her art. I found that a little too similar to Takemoto's stint with the construction workers and how it illuminated his love for working with those kind of materials.
There wasn't as much emphasis on either the love triangles or the mildly off-putting humor* this time around, which made this volume even more pleasant to read.
* humor's a tough one, isn't it? comedy manga series in my collection make their way to the used bookstore box more often than any other genre besides, perhaps, fantasy.
Off-topic, not part of the review: This manga was translated into English in the early 00s, but unfortunately I came to it a little late to have the complete series in paperback. While still available for purchase digitally, Honey and Clover is now out of print in paper (it seems I was lucky to get volumes 2-7 a year or two ago!), and resellers have made it impossible to obtain copies at a reasonable price. This is true of a lot of Shojo Beat manga from this time period. Realistically, I can't expect everything to stay in print, or to be readily available as cheap used books, for 20 years and counting. Anyhow, I'll pick the stragglers up in ebook at some point, but for now I'll set it aside and continue with other titles in my backlog.
He starts applying for work near-immediately after getting home, and--Morita's "addition" to his resumé aside--I suspect the self-confidence he gained from figuring out how to live entirely on his own has seeped out into his interactions with others, too. For example, he . I liked it that Umino didn't give us her answer right away, so we can see the consequences for ourselves later on (presumably. I don't remember how this arc ended).
Hagu's arc had a few too many parallels to Takemoto's, and felt somewhat repetitive as a result, especially when she meets the one person, at just the right time, to obliquely give her the life lesson she needs to move forward with her art. I found that a little too similar to Takemoto's stint with the construction workers and how it illuminated his love for working with those kind of materials.
There wasn't as much emphasis on either the love triangles or the mildly off-putting humor* this time around, which made this volume even more pleasant to read.
* humor's a tough one, isn't it? comedy manga series in my collection make their way to the used bookstore box more often than any other genre besides, perhaps, fantasy.
Off-topic, not part of the review: This manga was translated into English in the early 00s, but unfortunately I came to it a little late to have the complete series in paperback. While still available for purchase digitally, Honey and Clover is now out of print in paper (it seems I was lucky to get volumes 2-7 a year or two ago!), and resellers have made it impossible to obtain copies at a reasonable price. This is true of a lot of Shojo Beat manga from this time period. Realistically, I can't expect everything to stay in print, or to be readily available as cheap used books, for 20 years and counting. Anyhow, I'll pick the stragglers up in ebook at some point, but for now I'll set it aside and continue with other titles in my backlog.
August 20, 2012
The Highlights
Characters: Emotionally rich, complex and believable.
Romance: Beautifully painted with a brush of authenticity.
Animation: Soft and visually pleasing.
Ending: Unsatisfactory but complete nonetheless.
http://www.nihonreview.com/anime/hone...
Characters: Emotionally rich, complex and believable.
Romance: Beautifully painted with a brush of authenticity.
Animation: Soft and visually pleasing.
Ending: Unsatisfactory but complete nonetheless.
http://www.nihonreview.com/anime/hone...
May 12, 2017
I didn't like this volume as much as the others. I'm sure you'd ask why? Well, I would too, frankly, since Takemoto is one of my favorite characters and this whole volume is about him... but his biking journey across Japan wasn't interesting to me. In fact, it made me a little sad. I wanted him to stop being obsessively emo and go be emo with his friends. Because that emo made me want to snuggle him... this emo made me want to go "Why are you being such a fool!?! Go home so we can get this over with!" Though I was very happy, and quite touched, at the end when he returned and everyone was happy to see him.
Though, I have to wonder what kind of friends he has... he was gone for two months... just vanished into thin air and never called to tell them where he was, what he was doing, or that he was alright and none of them were worried? They were all just like "Yup, we knew you'd come back." Well, that's some pretty good faith but I'm sure anyone would have been concerned and perhaps have contacted the police.
I think my favorite part of the whole volume was when Morita was being very blunt and upfront with Yamada about getting over Mayama and he ran at her to "throw her off a cliff" and she threw him off the building. I laughed forever! Good one Umino-san! Good one!
Just three volumes left of this series :-( Then I'm definitely going to watch the anime! (Yay for the library having it!)
Though, I have to wonder what kind of friends he has... he was gone for two months... just vanished into thin air and never called to tell them where he was, what he was doing, or that he was alright and none of them were worried? They were all just like "Yup, we knew you'd come back." Well, that's some pretty good faith but I'm sure anyone would have been concerned and perhaps have contacted the police.
I think my favorite part of the whole volume was when Morita was being very blunt and upfront with Yamada about getting over Mayama and he ran at her to "throw her off a cliff" and she threw him off the building. I laughed forever! Good one Umino-san! Good one!
Just three volumes left of this series :-( Then I'm definitely going to watch the anime! (Yay for the library having it!)
September 4, 2013
In this volume Takemoto's journey continues. It seems that he is coming closer to understanding why he left on this journey in the first place with no word to anyone.
Meanwhile, Hagu is assigned to teach an art class for sixth graders. By teaching these young children, will Hagu end up learning a little something as well?
Meanwhile, Hagu is assigned to teach an art class for sixth graders. By teaching these young children, will Hagu end up learning a little something as well?
November 20, 2014
Takemoto's finally back. Thank goodness.
He had confessed to Hagu. I guess he found courage instead of his 'self' and answers. Good for him. :]
He had confessed to Hagu. I guess he found courage instead of his 'self' and answers. Good for him. :]
May 12, 2017
Every Honey and Clover volume makes me so emotional! It's amazing what I feel for these characters. I ordered the live-action movie from the library, hope it is as good as the Nana movie was.
Takemoto spends a good part of the book riding his bike to the tip of Japan. Everyone thinks he's finding himself but he feels he's just being himself, riding without stopping, wondering about the girl he leaves behind. As for the girl - wow, that's an emotional end of the volume with Haguchan. Gotta keep reading!
Morita is being the same a**h*** buddy he always is. The whole Matsuma/Rika/Mayama thing is still going on. . .
The festival at the end sounded like a lot of fun, like the Taste of Colorado. I really crave Japanese food after reading mangas like this.
Takemoto spends a good part of the book riding his bike to the tip of Japan. Everyone thinks he's finding himself but he feels he's just being himself, riding without stopping, wondering about the girl he leaves behind. As for the girl - wow, that's an emotional end of the volume with Haguchan. Gotta keep reading!
Morita is being the same a**h*** buddy he always is. The whole Matsuma/Rika/Mayama thing is still going on. . .
The festival at the end sounded like a lot of fun, like the Taste of Colorado. I really crave Japanese food after reading mangas like this.
January 6, 2019
So good. Vol 7 is the "Takemoto finds himself" arc. Also included is Hagu as a teacher which is a treat. There's more Ayu pining for Mayama but the Rika angle is an interesting turn.
But really, Takemoto's journey is the highlight of the series, at least for me.
But really, Takemoto's journey is the highlight of the series, at least for me.
October 24, 2024
Essa viagem do Takemoto *-* quem nunca quis sair assim correndo Y.Y
April 15, 2025
Best one so far
February 5, 2017
Ok, I love Takemoto. A volume dedicated to his journey? Um, yes!
November 3, 2016
Takemoto megpihen egy romos templomnál,és amikor felébred,egy rakás munkás között találja magát,akik be is veszik magukhoz segítőnek,hogy egy kis pénzt is keressen. És mindennel ellátják.
Yamada eközben összetalálkozik Mayama nagy szerelmével Rikával. itt nagyon sajnáltam őt..nem lehet könnyű látni,azt akit helyetted szeretnek. Főleg,ha az illető nagyon kedves és aranyos veled. Nem nagyon szeretem Rikát,de azért tényleg nagyon kedves nő. És Yamada is nagyon kedves hozzá. Nem irigylem…:)
Takemoto eközben egy igazi jó barátra tesz szert az építkezéseken. Majd elbiciklizik egészen Wakkanáig,ami ugye Japán vége. Nem kis utat tesz meg,az tuti:)) én is úgy mennék…*-* Hazatérve pedig első útja Haguhoz vezet….az utolsó nyár…..
Sok haszna volt ennek az útnak…többek közt az,hogy Takemoto most már egyenrangú lett Moritával.
„A szeretetről ordítozik egyvizes, félmeztelen férfinak…” :DDD
Aztán elérkezik a pillanat,amit annyira vártunk..Takemoto nem kevesebb,mint két évet…..Végre elmondja Hagunak,mit érez.
Yamada eközben összetalálkozik Mayama nagy szerelmével Rikával. itt nagyon sajnáltam őt..nem lehet könnyű látni,azt akit helyetted szeretnek. Főleg,ha az illető nagyon kedves és aranyos veled. Nem nagyon szeretem Rikát,de azért tényleg nagyon kedves nő. És Yamada is nagyon kedves hozzá. Nem irigylem…:)
Takemoto eközben egy igazi jó barátra tesz szert az építkezéseken. Majd elbiciklizik egészen Wakkanáig,ami ugye Japán vége. Nem kis utat tesz meg,az tuti:)) én is úgy mennék…*-* Hazatérve pedig első útja Haguhoz vezet….az utolsó nyár…..
Sok haszna volt ennek az útnak…többek közt az,hogy Takemoto most már egyenrangú lett Moritával.
„A szeretetről ordítozik egyvizes, félmeztelen férfinak…” :DDD
Aztán elérkezik a pillanat,amit annyira vártunk..Takemoto nem kevesebb,mint két évet…..Végre elmondja Hagunak,mit érez.
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September 17, 2015
Tôi mừng vì Takemoto đã đi, chẳng phải để tìm lại bản thân, mà để tìm kiếm một câu trả lời cho mọi thứ, giúp cậu vững bước để đi tiếp hành trình của cuộc đời. Những lần gặp gỡ con người, được ngắm những khung cảnh trên đường, trải nghiệm, dầm mưa dãi nắng, tất cả đã làm thay đổi cậu. Tuổi trẻ hoang mang, có lúc thấy trống rỗng như cậu ấy, nhưng tôi không có can đảm và mạnh mẽ, vì vậy vẫn mãi chẳng tìm được câu trả lời cho riêng mình. Chỉ là sống ngày nào hay ngày ấy thôi. "Đi tìm bản thân cấp độ 3" vậy thôi cũng khiến tôi quá ngưỡng mộ rồi.
Thích tập này quá đỗi.
Thích tập này quá đỗi.
January 27, 2012
in which...
-takemoto continues his bike trip across japan, meeting new friends and "finding himself."
-hanamoto starts teaching a children's painting class, and learns a thing or two from a precocious 5th grader
-takemoto returns home and professes his love! awww.
-takemoto continues his bike trip across japan, meeting new friends and "finding himself."
-hanamoto starts teaching a children's painting class, and learns a thing or two from a precocious 5th grader
-takemoto returns home and professes his love! awww.
July 30, 2012
I loved reading about Takemoto's journey. I look forward to seeing where he ends up in the last few volumes. I'm also watching the anime, which is even better.
Beautiful work. I wish this series was still going. I hope to see more of Umino's work make it over here.
Beautiful work. I wish this series was still going. I hope to see more of Umino's work make it over here.
January 30, 2014
Super story and character development.
The art is lovely as well.
a group of college students become friends and the story follows their individual progression as artists, friends, and at times, lovers.
The art is lovely as well.
a group of college students become friends and the story follows their individual progression as artists, friends, and at times, lovers.
November 1, 2020
Hagu teaches a children's painting class at the university.
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May 1, 2015
So far the strongest book in the series both in terms of story and art
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July 19, 2017Honey and Clover 10 Volume Series by Chica Umino
The series was very bittersweet, and perhaps if you don't want a lingering unfinished romance set during college years, among artists, it's probably not for you. But I really enjoyed the soul-searching of a young architect who finds solace in temple restoration, and a petite sculptor who wants nothing more than to paint gigantic landscapes and flowers instead. There are others, and they all have their own journeys. It's slice-of-life, and there are some meandering romances, but I don't think any of them is ever really resolved. There's also a fairly bizarre parody of Peter Jackson/George Lucas that transported the series into Sci-Fi territory just to give a breath of air... I think.
Pages: 1,970 (Roughly 200 pages per volume)
Year: March 4, 2008 to June 1, 2010 (original run: June 2000 – July 28, 2006)
Publisher: Viz Media (original publisher in Japan: Shueisha)
Read: 31 December 2016 to 1 January 2017
Stars: 4.5 (adored it)
The series was very bittersweet, and perhaps if you don't want a lingering unfinished romance set during college years, among artists, it's probably not for you. But I really enjoyed the soul-searching of a young architect who finds solace in temple restoration, and a petite sculptor who wants nothing more than to paint gigantic landscapes and flowers instead. There are others, and they all have their own journeys. It's slice-of-life, and there are some meandering romances, but I don't think any of them is ever really resolved. There's also a fairly bizarre parody of Peter Jackson/George Lucas that transported the series into Sci-Fi territory just to give a breath of air... I think.
Pages: 1,970 (Roughly 200 pages per volume)
Year: March 4, 2008 to June 1, 2010 (original run: June 2000 – July 28, 2006)
Publisher: Viz Media (original publisher in Japan: Shueisha)
Read: 31 December 2016 to 1 January 2017
Stars: 4.5 (adored it)
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