"...words have no mass but they're terribly heavy"
STORY: 7.5/10
If you haven't noticed from the (english) title already...Yes, this isn't going to be your typical happy go-lucky romance story. What starts off as a rather depressing and heavy introduction evolves into a beautiful tale of romance. The pacing and direction of the story flowed very well from beginning to end, the ups and downs of the protagonists' adventure together were narrated very well and surprisingly, there were a healthy amount of comedic scenes involved. What I truly admired in this department is the fact that the story never failed to remind you the dark themes it
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 Alternative TitlesJapanese: 初恋心中 More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 3
Chapters: 38
Status: Finished
Published: Dec 9, 2013 to Aug 25, 2014
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Suzaki, Yosuke (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #135122 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #5861
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Dec 25, 2014
Like arya stark, the main characters of Hatsukoi Shinjuu: "Shinji" and "Koyoko" worship the god of death only(Lol). Hatsukoi Shinjuu is a very thought provoking manga that is deserving of anyone's attention.
Death is certain but why do we live if we know we are going to die" blah blah blah, we live because we know we are going to die". Death is the strongest bond anyone can have with another person, knowing someone will be with you when it is your time to go. These concepts are what drives Shinji and Kokoyo through their unforgettable Journey. The character progression of all the main characters ... 
Oct 20, 2014
Hatsukoi Shinjuu is one of those hidden gems you find every once in a while. It isn't perfect but it has some fantastic and emotionally jarring moments. The main theme of the show is death and because of this everyone is able to take something from this manga. The story asks some extremely messy and ambiguous questions that make the story extremely interesting.
The journey the two main characters take together is extremely enjoyable. Since these characters are suicidal it makes their personality and outlook on life much different, and therefore much more interesting. I am not sure if what has been released so far is ... 
Feb 22, 2023
This was amazing...
I'll be open about this, I've been suicidal before, came close to jumping once. There aren't words that can describe the thrill of being on the edge. But then something just kept me back. In Kyoko and Shinji's case it was their love, in mine it was music. I decided I can't go somewhere without music just as they couldn't go where they aren't together. I won't be edgy and say "you wouldn't understand" if the themes of this manga put you off, the opposite, means you have it figured out. It just touched me deeply because of my own experience. I won't go over the ... |
