Hirayasumi, Vol. 4

ひらやすみ [Hirayasumi] #4

by Keigo Shinzō

At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn’t have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future—and he couldn’t be happier. Hiroto’s breezy attitude isn’t easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life.

Christmas is right around the corner, but when Natsumi ends up hosting a holiday party, she runs into a bit more trouble than she bargained for! Meanwhile, Hiroto and Yomogi can’t seem to stop running into each other. As the lives of this laid-back part-timer and serious realtor continue to collide, they may just find themselves becoming less and less set in their ways.

Genres: Manga, Comics, Slice Of Life, Japan, Seinen, Fiction, Graphic Novels

160 pages, Paperback

First published September 23, 2022

About the author

See also: 真造圭伍

Reviews

[Corn8lius]

Encore un tome paisible et agréable. J’adore toujours autant les personnages, les lieux, les situations, la bouffe… 💖
Ça me rend encore plus nostalgique du Japon, et en particulier de Tokyo, vivement que j’y retourne (ou que je lise le tome 5 !)

[Mark]

I read another review that called this volume ‘transitional’ and I think that’s such a spot-on description that I’m going to abscond with it for my own use here.

There isn’t really much approaching a big arc, but there are lots of little things happening that do finally add up towards the end. It’s a bit of a walk to get there, however, enough that I initially felt a tug of tedium until I re-read it and took in the bigger picture.

Natsumi sort of makes good with some of her fellow students and may have a new friend. Her manga career still hasn’t quite got there, but she does at least make an important declaration (in her mind anyway; as usual, parents know way more than they let on).

Akarin struggles with feelings of academic and romantic inadequacy. Natsumi is such a good friend to her, but she doesn’t change much at all this volume. It’s all little bits of life like this and any one moment is fine, but as a whole they work pretty okay. More than I had realized, certainly.

Hiro turns out to be surprisingly responsible when he needs to be, which is nice. He obviously loves the path of least resistance, but he doesn’t to the point of letting things crumble around him. I like the little hints of change for him.

Of course, Yomogi is in the frame as well, except not really. Their relationship, not that one, remains interesting. Yomogi has what is essentially a date this volume, but not with Hiro, and the latter’s own offering is politely rebuked. It offers up some intriguing story possibilities for the future, at least.

Slice of life, but with some heart to it, is how this story goes. The flashback with Hiro and the elderly woman who bequeathed him the house is just sweet enough without being cloying. A nice little diversion.

4 stars - it’s definitely not the best volume yet, there’s a lot of smaller pieces here versus a strong feeling of moving forward, but it’s still very enjoyable.

[Floflyy]

10/10 avec du riz, toujours aussi chill

[James DeSantis]

FUCK I love this manga so much. In Volume 4 of Hirayasumi, Keigo Shinzō continues to deliver a heartwarming and deeply relatable story that solidifies this series as a top-tier slice-of-life manga. This volume, in particular, shines as it delves deeper into the lives of its characters, balancing moments of joy and quiet reflection.

In this volume, Natsumi gets to shine, hosting a party with so many great moments. This includes some wonderful interactions with her friend, and a little snap taking picture of the love one. It's a small but significant detail that captures the quiet warmth of the series.

The stuff with Hiroto and Yomogi feels so organic and cute, and well done. Their interactions are beautifully handled, showcasing a natural progression from their initial, contrasting personalities.

I also love the flashbacks here with Granny. So sad, yet so beautiful as well as the manga stuff. These scenes add a layer of poignant depth to the narrative.

Hirayasumi remains a gem, and this volume is a perfect example of why. It’s a manga that finds beauty in the mundane and celebrates the simple connections that make life meaningful. Yeah this is the best slice of life stuff around. A 5 out of 5.

[kiki]

Эта невозможно хорошая манга исцеляет все мои депрессии.

[khaz.]

I need to find a solitary but kind-hearted old woman with no heir to become my friend so she would put me on her will to give me her lovely little home.

[Feilyn]

Encore un simple moment de douceur, j'aime de plus en plus ce manga!

[Peter]

It's been a while since I've read Hirayasumi. That's how manga usually goes: I'll start a series, then pause, then continue, then pause again. Anyway, I don't recall everything about the earlier volumes, but honestly, I didn't feel lost during this one. I started it and immediately remembered what had happened in the previous. I like how easily I was able to get back into the series. Also, I think this volume does a good job at progressing the story and relationships. It's a good volume.

[Shay Clarke]

I've been breezing through this Manga. Its actually my first Manga ever! I really love this series because it brings me right back to Japan 😌 the slice of life in the city, serendipitous encounters, sentimental moments, and a reminder to slow down and enjoy each bite, each light, and each passing day.

[French Librarian]

Au plus j'avance dans la lecture de ce manga au plus je l'aime ! Le dessin est superbe et c'est un plaisir de creuser les histoires de chacun des personnages, qui sont amenées petit à petit si bien qu'on ne perd pas le fil et qu'on a tout simplement hâte d'en savoir plus sur eux. Un bonheur !

[Jiro Dreams of Suchy]

This manga just feels so warm- when Hiroto is overwhelmed he runs really fast to collect his thoughts, the art students notice the beauty of the bricks in the walls, Christmas party and sharing manga. Really nice read.

[marcia]

Vol. 1 ★★★☆☆
Vol. 2 ★★★☆☆
Vol. 3 ★★★☆☆

Whereas earlier volumes have more self-contained chapters, this one is about the characters embarking on longer arcs. While it's not as satisfying as previous entries, the payoff should surely be bigger. One thing I appreciate about this series is the mangaka's commitment to drawing backgrounds. It does help the story feel more grounded.

[Lucy Dayton]

I was really warming up to Yamada and then he pulled the Christmas party stunt. Nat should have shot him with a gun!!! He’s undeniably cool though I wish I were him.

Also highkey relating to Akarin in this one.

[Rethor]

Es leer esta obra, aunque sea tan solo un capítulo, y todo mejora un poco.

[Yunebooks]

Cada tomo me gusta más que el anterior 🥺
Me tiene totalmente enganchada.

[Arancha]

Esta gente es tan tierna. Pensando en que cuando me enfadé voy a correr aunque sean dos pasos para sentirme mejor. Hiroto te mereces el mundo y Natsu también 🥹🥹🥹

[Irene ➰]

4/5

[Ana]

Leer este manga es siempre como cuando te dan un abrazo

[KuroNeko (Maud)]

3,5/5

[Josh J]

Another delightful volume in this continuously wonderful series!

[Dan P]

This manga is a nice hot cup of tea on a cold day. Hope it continues forever

[Vy Meow]

9 Feb 2026
Đúng là để cho mẹ bỉm và em bé nhẹ nhàng hơn thì các bố trẻ con lại gánh nhiều áp lực hơn…

[Lisa]

Je dégomme la série purée jsuis fan

[Elodie Drt]

Les personnages sont de plus en plus attachants. Je sens que ça va laisser un petit vide quand j'aurais tout lu 😭

[Myfischer]

On retrouve les personnages dans leur singularité, comme on les aime, et le côté purement tranche de vie du manga.

[Daniel]

Really enjoying this series which is extremely chill, charming, and sensitive, though I'm worried that its good vibes only attitude will end up leaving some compelling thematic conflicts on the table. We'll see how it shakes out!

[Guayen]

Pero qué bonito es este manga.

[Andrea Lin]

突如其來的愛情線非常可愛！怎麼可以把每一日小小的快樂、惆悵、跟難以言說的心情抓得這麼好！

[Armando Di Natale]

Qualità sempre altissima

[Louise]

Akarin mets toi derrière moi je te protège