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Granny Girl Hinata-chan #1

老女的少女ひなたちゃん 1

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知識満載!芸術堪能!普通の園児とはスペックの違う万能少女・ひなたには秘密があった!ひなたは、88歳のおばあちゃんの記憶をもったまま、生まれ変わった老女的少女なのだった!! 縁側でお茶をたしなみ、つけものをこよなく愛し、「~だっぺ」が基本の口癖。彼女は何のために生まれ変わったのか!? おばあちゃんの知恵袋が詰まったノスタルジック・めんこいコメディー♪

171 pages, Paperback

First published August 20, 2015

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Profile Image for Victor The Reader.
1,848 reviews25 followers
January 2, 2023
Hinata is a five-year-old girl who believe it or not was an 88-year-old grandmother who has been reincarnated into a new form. In her kindergarten class, she is definitely more different than her peers as she’s more knowledgeable, less energetic and sits differently. However, she slowly becomes more social with them through helping a stray cat, changing her wardrobe and celebrating her sixth birthday.

“GGHC” has a very odd but interesting premise that delivers very nicely and adorably. Hinata won me over with her unique personality that keeps making her story great while we also get a few glimpses of her past life. An amazing start to her granny story. A (100%/Outstanding)
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2,928 reviews346 followers
January 22, 2024
01/21/2024 Notes:

3.5 Stars

Cozy, slice of life story with a reborn grandma. Enjoyed the mashup of an 88 year old woman adjusting to being a child again. Fun "old school" remedies, phrases and lore are mixed in with learning how to grow up in modern setting.

Cute Art, Likeable Characters
Not enough layers to be 4 stars.
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10 reviews43 followers
November 13, 2023
Daikon

I downloaded just thinking it'd be amusing, but didn't expect to come away with a useful cold remedy that I happened to need at the time. This book in general was unexpectedly educational, and also very amusing.
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143 reviews27 followers
December 6, 2022
This is such a stinkin cute manga - the art and story are both wonderful. I'm really excited to read the rest! It's a simple slice of life story about a grandma who was reincarnated as a baby with all her memories intact. The chapters feel more episodic overall, which isn't usually my favorite thing, but I think it really works here.
952 reviews4 followers
November 10, 2021
An Old Soul in a 5-Year-Old Child

by Barbara Kelley

What a cute, sweet, beautifully-written manga. Is there an anime of this manga yet? An 88-year-old grandmother dies and her soul goes into a newborn baby. This baby is considered a genius because, as a newborn, she can make origami cranes. As a 5-year-old kindergartener, little Hinata acts more like a granny than a little girl. She is always telling her little friends, her big brother, and her parents that she "read them (the ideas) in a book"! This is absolutely the cutest book I have ever read and will be reading volume 2 next. I gave this book 5 big fat stars and would have given it more stars if I could have!
3 reviews
August 30, 2020
A child's 88-year-old memories

This is a beautifully drawn, wonderful slice-of-life story based on the idea of What would it be like to be reborn knowing what you knew in the previous life. And having to keep it a secret. Toyo was the kind grandma we can wish we had. Now the old-fashioned Hinata-chan tries to live that kind of life forward while limited by a child's still growing body and dependency.
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200 reviews112 followers
October 14, 2024
An 88 year old grandma is reborn as a five year old with all of her memories intact and it’s exactly as adorable and funny as it sounds.
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1,959 reviews30 followers
March 15, 2023
Cuteness Overload!

Toyo Miyoshi was an 88 year old woman who helped raise her grandson but when a traffic accident put her in critical condition she found she lived a good life and was ready to let go. Little did she know that this was not the end of her journey as she found herself inside the body of a newborn infant with her memories intact (No sign of trauma from the aforementioned accident though.) Now 5 years old she has had some time to get used to this new life and new name thrust upon her as she tries to fit in with the other children around her even though she often acts more like an old lady and has knowledge from her old life to help with everyday problems.

With a balance of youthful drive for friendship and a kindly grandmotherly vibe it is often amusing to see Hinata react to things such as when her brother introduces her to 3d movies, her friends try to spice up her wardrobe choices, and even something as simple as festivals and fireworks. It is a heart warming series and although it seems Hinata has a good life now it is possible like a ghost haunting the living that she might not be done with her old life quite yet as the fireworks remind her of the past.
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322 reviews1 follower
May 4, 2025
"Granny Girl Hinata-chan" is a great take on the 'old soul' sentiment.

An 88 year old grandmother reincarnates with her memories intact because of the lingering regrets surrounding her relationship with her grandson.

There are other reincarnated souls in this story. Nice writing for both. Chapter 82 was a surprise.

Unforunately, the MC doesn't ever go out of her way to convince people she's actually a grandmother. Everyone brushes over the shift in Hinata at the end of the story too... I'd freak out a little if my child just became a COMPLETELY different person overnight.
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274 reviews
December 5, 2023
Silly but cute

This is the first time I've read a story where it was an old person who was reincarnated. It's kind of funny seeing a small child act like that. But I like that she's also learning why kids act the way they do and slowly being more child like herself, allowing herself to have fun. I'm honestly more curious about the other girl who remembers her past life, and why she's so solemn. Definitely a fun book.
1,779 reviews
August 25, 2024
I didn’t find it very believable that she was so unfamiliar with modern amenities. I know she was 88, but it made it seem as if she lived like a hermit. I suppose that’s possible, but it wasn’t established. Also, she has spent six years in this world and should have slowly acclimated to these new things. She honestly didn’t seem that nice as a grandmother since she didn’t listen and also was pretty mean to cats. I wasn’t very happy when she threw them out of the kindergarten.
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2,138 reviews15 followers
October 7, 2020
Granny Girl Hinata-chan is so cute! I love the idea of reincarnation memories still being present. Hint is so adorable as a 6 year old granny. I am going to continue on with this series, as long as it's published!
8 reviews
January 12, 2021
Reincarnation of a slice of life.

An engaging story of a little girl who was the reincarnation of an old woman who had lived a full life. This volume introduced Hinata and her classmates in kindergarten.
3 reviews
October 30, 2021
Cute and endearing

Its good so far with its cute and endearing characters. However its not very ha ha funny and more a chuckle and smile. So you need to bear that in mind if want to read it for yourself.
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743 reviews32 followers
July 15, 2022
This was a really cute, simple manga. I think I can read the whole series with unlimited…. That would be nice.

I’m very curious about the Sakuya girl and what her story is….

I also wonder about Hinata’s grandkid. He must be at least in middle school now…
Profile Image for Rebecca Whaley.
1,686 reviews32 followers
February 10, 2023
Cute!

Very cute! I thought Hinata was adorable! An old soul for sure! I couldn't have asked for a cuter story. All the kids and the daily life of Hinata is fun and adorable. I definitely want to read more!
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223 reviews1 follower
May 6, 2023
This was a cute, simple read. The only reason it’s 3 stars instead of 4 is because the MC hates cats. That immediately knocks points on her likability for me, but I’m sensing a cat-loving arc in the future. I also wish I got to see more of her brother.
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273 reviews2 followers
August 28, 2023
I really like this manga and the main character because she is slowly learning and changing in new ways.

I also like that she is not the only reincarnated person and that she wants to make sure everyone is happy but still experiences her own happiness and joys in life.
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120 reviews2 followers
September 12, 2023
I like slow slice of life!

So this is right up my alley. Old lady skips Granny Meng's soup of forgetfulness and goes straight to being reborn. The story is kind and cute and I enjoyed reading it.
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1 review1 follower
February 3, 2021
Such a cute little book, it really shows the simplicities of being a child. Hinata-Chan is just living her days in
60 reviews1 follower
March 10, 2023
The old reverse isekai story

I know call things cute but my goodness is it the only way to describe this.

Grandmother from the past deals with the modern world
115 reviews4 followers
May 20, 2023
Actual rating:3.5
A different take on an reincarnation story. While the comedy didn't hit very much, the cuteness did.
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