Manga Monday: Number Call

Author/Artist: Nagisa Furuya
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
Released: March 12, 2024
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Summary:

Eito Tachibana is sick and tired of all the jokes revolving around his name. Every time he meets a person, it’s the same old joke, again and again. It’s exhausting. Yet, one day, he met a classmate who didn’t react as expected.

This singular moment kicks off a series of events that will hopefully change both of their lives forever. Sharing something in common, they have plenty of reasons to get closer as they learn about each other.

Review:

Okay, this is a cute story. Number Call may not be the deepest of romances (at least initially), but it is cute and sweet. Basically, our two leading gentlemen meet because of their name similarities (both being the number eight).

Like I said, not super deep. But it is funny and charming in its own way. The sort of thing that gives people the excuse to bond. It’s also a bit of a slow-burn romance, as our characters only get to interact in a limited fashion (for example, walking home from school).

Number Call is sweet and endearing, but it lacks substance. I wish there were more to the characters, their stories, and their interactions. Still, I’m happy I gave it a try!

Highlights:

• BL Romance
• Yaoi
• Shounen Ai
• Young Adult Romance

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