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ヒカルの碁 [Hikaru no Go] #2

Hikaru No Go, Volume 2

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- Over 22 million copies sold in Japan!
- Following series completion, demands for a sequel are strong.
- Series supervised by Yukari Umezawa (5 DAN), an expert on the game of Go and the consultant for the manga series.
- Serialized in Shonen Jump Magazine.

194 pages, Hardcover

First published August 9,1999
Series
ヒカルの碁 [Hikaru no Go]

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Format
194 pages, Hardcover
Published
September 1, 2004 by Turtleback Books
ISBN
9781417734498
ASIN
1417734493
Language
English

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Yumi Hotta (堀田 由美 Hotta Yumi, most often written as ほった ゆみ) is a Japanese mangaka, best known as the author of the best-selling manga and anime series Hikaru no Go, about the game of go that is widely credited for the recent boom of the game in Japan. The idea behind Hikaru no Go began when Yumi Hotta played a pick-up game of go with her father-in-law. She thought that it might be fun to create a manga based on this traditional board game, and began the work under the title of Nine Stars (九つの星 Kokonotsu no Hoshi), named for the nine "star points" on a go board. She later worked with Takeshi Obata (the illustrator) and Yukari Umezawa (5-Dan, the supervisor) in the creation of Hikaru no Go. She won the 2000 Shogakukan Manga Award and the 2003 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Hikaru no Go.

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July 15,2025
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This was a re-read for me as I had read the series during high school when it was being translated into English.

Even after all these years, it remains a truly great series to read. The cast of characters is highly entertaining, each with their own unique personalities and storylines.

The manga offers a captivating world that draws the reader in and keeps them engaged from start to finish.

Whether you're a long-time manga enthusiast or new to the genre, I wholeheartedly recommend this series.

It has the power to transport you to another realm and provide hours of enjoyable reading.

So, if you're looking for a great manga to add to your collection, give this series a try. You won't be disappointed!

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Hlebka
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July 15,2025
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Pretty great board game manga!


The story is really good and the art is sweet. It's another awesome Shōnen so far.

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Buff_Moe
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July 15,2025
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Hikaru begins to have a much stronger liking for Go.

He decides to join a Go club and shows great skills, eventually winning it.

During this process, he discovers more about Akira Toya, a boy who is extremely talented in the game of Go.

However, in my opinion, this is the worst book in the series.

The reason is that Akira is like a little cry baby.

Despite this, the overall series is still quite good.

It has its own charm and吸引力, with interesting storylines and character developments.

Although this particular book may have some flaws, it doesn't overshadow the quality of the entire series.

Readers can still enjoy the excitement and challenges that the game of Go brings through the adventures of Hikaru and other characters.

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July 15,2025
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It was truly awesome. This book tells the story of a kid who discovers an invisible piece of blood. After that, he has a conversation with a ghost. Subsequently, he learns how to play Go, a game that is similar to chess. The kid's journey is filled with mystery and excitement as he delves into the world of the unknown. The discovery of the invisible blood piece sets off a chain of events that lead him to encounter the ghost and learn a new and challenging game. As he progresses in his understanding of Go, he also begins to uncover more about the strange and supernatural occurrences around him. The book keeps the reader on the edge of their seat, eager to find out what will happen next in the kid's adventure.

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Talal555
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July 15,2025
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I rate this 3.5 stars.

It wasn't quite as enjoyable as the first volume, but I still had a good time reading it. There were some interesting moments and the story did progress, but it just didn't have the same level of excitement and engagement as the initial installment.

However, I'm still looking forward to seeing where the story goes in future volumes. Maybe there will be more twists and turns that will make it even more captivating.

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