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満月をさがして [Full Moon wo Sagashite] #6
Full Moon O Sagashite, Vol. 6
A bittersweet tale of puppy love, tragedy, and aspirations of pop-star fame. A spark of hope ignites to a blaze in twelve-year-old Mitsuki Koyama's life when a comical pair of magical beings appears to prove to her that dreams really do come true.
Young Mitsuki loves singing and dreams of becoming a pop star. Unfortunately, a malignant tumor in her throat prevents her from pursuing her passion. However, her life turns around when two surprisingly fun-loving harbingers of death appear to grant Mitsuki a temporary reprieve from her illness and give her singing career a magical push start.
168 pages, Paperback
First published June 15, 2004
About the author
Arina Tanemura
200 books1,027 followersArina Tanemura (種村有菜) was born on March 12, 1978. She's the author of Full Moon O Sagashite, Time Stranger Kyoko, Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne, The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross, Sakura Hime Kaden, and more.
Her favorite hobby is Karaoke. One song that she sings is Smile, originally by Myco. She has two cats, named Riku and Kai. She has one elder and one younger sister and one brother. She's the type who hates to lose in anything. She also likes Ribon.
Her favorite hobby is Karaoke. One song that she sings is Smile, originally by Myco. She has two cats, named Riku and Kai. She has one elder and one younger sister and one brother. She's the type who hates to lose in anything. She also likes Ribon.
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August 18, 2023
The story is getting a bit confusing and I don't care about all the side characters' back stories, tbh... And a lot of like random things are happening and random people are being introduced for like a chapter and then they're like... gone??? Like what's the point???
It doesn't help that everybody looks... kinda the same? I mean I love love love Arina Tanemura's art, but the girls all look the same and the boys all have the same names 😭 how am I supposed to tell them apart 😭😭???
Also I have so many questions... like...
If at least some of the people know that she can transform... why is nobody asking questions? like do they just accept that she can literally change form??? 🤌 Also why is every single man in this story in love with her and trying to kiss her when she is literally 12???? 💔 I mean I know she transforms into a 16 yo but actually she's still 12???? And some of the characters know???? 🤢
Anyway it looks like the plot is wrapping up and the main story is continuing, which is great because I understood like half of what happened in the last two volumes 😩
Am I just dumb lol??? 😭😭😭
It doesn't help that everybody looks... kinda the same? I mean I love love love Arina Tanemura's art, but the girls all look the same and the boys all have the same names 😭 how am I supposed to tell them apart 😭😭???
Also I have so many questions... like...
If at least some of the people know that she can transform... why is nobody asking questions? like do they just accept that she can literally change form??? 🤌 Also why is every single man in this story in love with her and trying to kiss her when she is literally 12???? 💔 I mean I know she transforms into a 16 yo but actually she's still 12???? And some of the characters know???? 🤢
Anyway it looks like the plot is wrapping up and the main story is continuing, which is great because I understood like half of what happened in the last two volumes 😩
Am I just dumb lol??? 😭😭😭
May 25, 2012
I decided to finish the series. They only take like an hour a read and there was only 2 left. This way I can feel safe in the knowledge that they're all bad. 99% of my issues with it would be solved if the mc were 10 years older but no, she's a child and he's not. Why was this so normal in the early 2000s? Is this still normal for shojo? I haven't really read much new stuff. Anyway don't read this series. It hasn't aged well (not that it started out fine but you get what I mean)
January 14, 2024
The story just gets more and more weird. So we see Mitsuki back with her grandmother which is long overdue. Hasn't this woman been beside herself with worry all this time?
More weird feelings for each other. Too many side stories. I'm glad to see others reviewing this volume are likewise confused by some of this - it's not just me. Will finish this out because I want to see how it all ends.
More weird feelings for each other. Too many side stories. I'm glad to see others reviewing this volume are likewise confused by some of this - it's not just me. Will finish this out because I want to see how it all ends.
February 5, 2019
Beautifully illustrated and a unique story. So sad that there is only one more volume but I am looking forward to it!
July 17, 2026
It’s a lot. I’m curious to see how this all ends.
January 4, 2014
Thank you so much, SeleneScans and StarryHeaven for scanslating this volume. I really enjoyed this series.
July 2, 2015
And the confusion started.
But I totally ship Takuto and Mitsuki :)
But I totally ship Takuto and Mitsuki :)
November 7, 2025
Review for complete series
Twelve-year-old Mitsuki loves to sing - but a tumour in her throat and her overprotective grandmother prevent her from pursuing any serious music career. One day, two figures glide through her bedroom wall and introduce themselves as shinigami - angels of death - who have come to investigate some strange circumstances of her upcoming death. Knowing that she will die in a years time, Mitsuki entreats the shinigami to help her become a singer before her time runs out. She does not, however, tell them that it is more than just her love for singing that drives her.
This is one of the few manga where I can tell a big difference between my perception of it now compared to when I first read it some odd ten years ago. It was one of my first manga and it was a big favourite of mine - nowadays it is still a favourite, though to a certain extent more due to nostalgia. Some of the things that already bothered me ten years ago bother me even more now. However, it is still a lovely and heartfelt manga that I would prefer over many others.
I like Mitsuki as a character. She can be incredibly naive but I find it more believable in her considering her age and the fact that she's had a very sheltered life. I love how she is a tad traditional and even starts crying if someone starts cursing. I wouldn't call her a particularly strong character, though she does go through quite a bit of character development. At least her attitude towards life and death changes considerably.
The shinigami are a fun bunch of characters. The two main ones, Takuto and Meroko, who first introduce themselves to Mitsuki add a lot of fun to the series. Later we also get Izumi who comes across as rather sinister until he falls in with the rest. Although these characters are fun, much like Mitsuki, they have their own secrets and dark past.
Essentially, I feel as though Full Moon wo Sagashite goes into two very different directions - on one hand, it's a fun story of a twelve-year-old who gets to be a singer by the help of angels with animal characteristics. There's a lot of shenanigans with transformations, hiding true identities and coming up with enough cover up lies. But then, on the other hand, it tells a dark tale of lost opportunities, suicide, betrayal and terminal illnesses. I can't help but feel that these two don't work all that well together.
Most of the characters have a dark past - or so it would seem. I find that some of the 'sad' stories aren't all that sad and are trying to be more dramatic than what they actually are. But then, some of the other scenes are truly sad and can really give you that pang in the heart.
Idols always seem to be a popular theme for manga, and it's a theme I've never cared for much. Full Moon wo Sagashite is a unique one among them in that it doesn't have its main focus on the petty rivalry between the stars. It is more about the characters and their relationships, family, friendship and love. I loved the system behind the shinigami and Mitsuki was just the right character to be among them. So despite its shortcomings, it is still - and probably always will be - one of my favourite manga. Oh, and I love the art!
August 25, 2024
Sebenarnya aku ngerasa cerita di volume ini lebih mendingan dari buku-buku sebelumnya. Mitsuki mau ngadain konser. Untuk itu dia bekerja sama dengan seorang make up artist ternama yang pernah jadi model populer, Hikari. Nah, ternyata Hikari ini pacarnya Takuto. Seharusnya dia putus sama cowok ini. Tapi terus Takuto bunuh diri sehingga mereka nggak sempat ngomong. Setelah Takuto nggak ada, baru Hikari sadar kalau dia sebenarnya masih cinta ama Takuto. Tapi Takuto sebagai shinigami gak ingat soal Hikari sama sekali.
Mitsuki lalu janjian dengan Takuto buat main ke taman bermain. Mitsuki berada dalam wujud aslinya. Tapi meski udah nunggu lama, Takuto malah gak dateng-dateng. Ternyata pas mau berangkat, Takuto tabrakan sama Hikari. Hikari langsung nyeret Takuto buat nemenin dia main, nggak peduli kalau Takuto ada janji sama orang lain. Takuto terpaksa ikut karena Hikari ngancem bakal bunuh diri kalau ditinggal.
Haaaah....
Sebenarnya ini bisa jadi drama konflik yang menarik soal siapa yang dipilih Takuto, pacar lama atau Mitsuki. Apalagi kalau ingatan Takuto soal Hikari balik. But no. Semuanya selesai dengan begitu saja. Hikari bahkan nggak heran kenapa hasil photobox-nya dengan Takuto nggak memperlihatkan wujud cowok itu. Uaneh.
Yang jelas karena Mitsuki kehujanan pas nungguin Takuto, dia pingsan. Begitu sadar, dia udah di RS bersama Ooshige-san dan Dokter Wakaouji. Neneknya Mitsuki juga dipanggil. Akhirnya ketahuan kalau Mitsuki itu Full Moon. Tapi anehnya gadis itu bisa lolos begitu saja. Kenapa ngaku? Kenapa semua orang lempeng aja padahal Mitsuki yang 12 tahun jadi penyanyi dengan wujud remaja usia 16 tahun? Orang-orang ini kenapa reaksinya pada gak wajar, sih?
Nenek Mitsuki lalu bilang kalau dia udah nerima keputusan cucunya buat jadi penyanyi. Namun, Wakaouji bilang kalau tumor Mitsuki sudah terlambat buat dioperasi (udah nyebar ke organ lain???). Namun, Mitsuki yang baru dapat pernyataan cinta dari Takuto bilang dia pingin tetap dioperasi, apa pun risikonya. Cinta Takuto bikin dia pingin hidup.
Takuto dan Meroko lalu kembali ke Dunia Bawah untuk menghapus nama Mitsuki dari catatan kematian. Untuk itu, Meroko pura-pura menangkap Takuto yang sudah melanggar peraturan shinigami. Tapi Meroko malah dipergoki oleh Death Master (yang kemudian melepaskan dia dengan mudah dan bahkan memberinya kunci menuju sel Takuto. Why???). Meroko dan Takuto lalu menghadapi kepungan para shinigami lain yang mau menangkap mereka.
Namun, Mitsuki malah dibawa Izumi menemui bosnya, Shielda. Nyawa Mitsuki kali ini benar-benar dalam bahaya.
Aku nggak paham kenapa cacat logika Full Moon wo Sagashite parah sekali dan menyebar di banyak bagian. What the hell, proses editorialnya gimana???
Mitsuki lalu janjian dengan Takuto buat main ke taman bermain. Mitsuki berada dalam wujud aslinya. Tapi meski udah nunggu lama, Takuto malah gak dateng-dateng. Ternyata pas mau berangkat, Takuto tabrakan sama Hikari. Hikari langsung nyeret Takuto buat nemenin dia main, nggak peduli kalau Takuto ada janji sama orang lain. Takuto terpaksa ikut karena Hikari ngancem bakal bunuh diri kalau ditinggal.
Haaaah....
Sebenarnya ini bisa jadi drama konflik yang menarik soal siapa yang dipilih Takuto, pacar lama atau Mitsuki. Apalagi kalau ingatan Takuto soal Hikari balik. But no. Semuanya selesai dengan begitu saja. Hikari bahkan nggak heran kenapa hasil photobox-nya dengan Takuto nggak memperlihatkan wujud cowok itu. Uaneh.
Yang jelas karena Mitsuki kehujanan pas nungguin Takuto, dia pingsan. Begitu sadar, dia udah di RS bersama Ooshige-san dan Dokter Wakaouji. Neneknya Mitsuki juga dipanggil. Akhirnya ketahuan kalau Mitsuki itu Full Moon. Tapi anehnya gadis itu bisa lolos begitu saja. Kenapa ngaku? Kenapa semua orang lempeng aja padahal Mitsuki yang 12 tahun jadi penyanyi dengan wujud remaja usia 16 tahun? Orang-orang ini kenapa reaksinya pada gak wajar, sih?
Nenek Mitsuki lalu bilang kalau dia udah nerima keputusan cucunya buat jadi penyanyi. Namun, Wakaouji bilang kalau tumor Mitsuki sudah terlambat buat dioperasi (udah nyebar ke organ lain???). Namun, Mitsuki yang baru dapat pernyataan cinta dari Takuto bilang dia pingin tetap dioperasi, apa pun risikonya. Cinta Takuto bikin dia pingin hidup.
Takuto dan Meroko lalu kembali ke Dunia Bawah untuk menghapus nama Mitsuki dari catatan kematian. Untuk itu, Meroko pura-pura menangkap Takuto yang sudah melanggar peraturan shinigami. Tapi Meroko malah dipergoki oleh Death Master (yang kemudian melepaskan dia dengan mudah dan bahkan memberinya kunci menuju sel Takuto. Why???). Meroko dan Takuto lalu menghadapi kepungan para shinigami lain yang mau menangkap mereka.
Namun, Mitsuki malah dibawa Izumi menemui bosnya, Shielda. Nyawa Mitsuki kali ini benar-benar dalam bahaya.
Aku nggak paham kenapa cacat logika Full Moon wo Sagashite parah sekali dan menyebar di banyak bagian. What the hell, proses editorialnya gimana???
May 2, 2020
Reread
So, shit is going down big time!
Mitsuki is about to do a big concert and the woman who designs her costumes, Hikari, was Takuto’s girlfriend before his death. That gets in the way of Takuto and Mitsuki going on a first, unofficial date.
I don’t think Hikari was necessary as a character, to be honest, she is barely even one. She exists solely as a plot device to make Mitsuki jealous and to push her to finally admit that despite not being over Eichi, she has developed feelings for Takuto. I’m glad Mitsuki finally starts to admit to herself that she is falling for Takuto, but I think that could have happened without throwing in another girl.
Due to all the stress Mitsuki breaks down and is taken to the hospital, where she is finally reunited with her grandmother. That was long overdue. She also decides that she wants to get an operation, and that she wants to live, even if it costs her voice. It’s an interesting parallel to Takuto who decided to get an operation immediately, but with the promise to keep his voice. Mitsuki is now in the position that all cards are on the table, she knows the consequences she could suffer and still makes the decision.
To keep her safe, Meroko and Takuto go back to the world of the Shinigami and plan to erase Mitsuki’s name from the death list, so no Shinigami can ever find her again and take her soul, even if that means parting with her forever. Too late they realize it has been a trap set by Izumi to lure them away from Mitsuki. Poor Izumi has been through so much already and is now somewhat controlled by Jonathan, who has been the boss of the Shinigami all along. I loved that twist the first time and I still love it now. Jonathan was always a weird comic relief character, but turns out he has been the one in charge all along. His real name is Sheldon, which sounds about as intimidating as you can guess. Why, Arina, why?
In other news, Ohshige and Waka-ouji finally confess their feelings for each other and start dating, yay.
The volume also includes a short story about Madoka and Nachi and reveals them to know each other from childhood. The whole beauty surgery thing is still weird, but Madoka and Nachi are absolutely adorable together.
On to the last one!
So, shit is going down big time!
Mitsuki is about to do a big concert and the woman who designs her costumes, Hikari, was Takuto’s girlfriend before his death. That gets in the way of Takuto and Mitsuki going on a first, unofficial date.
I don’t think Hikari was necessary as a character, to be honest, she is barely even one. She exists solely as a plot device to make Mitsuki jealous and to push her to finally admit that despite not being over Eichi, she has developed feelings for Takuto. I’m glad Mitsuki finally starts to admit to herself that she is falling for Takuto, but I think that could have happened without throwing in another girl.
Due to all the stress Mitsuki breaks down and is taken to the hospital, where she is finally reunited with her grandmother. That was long overdue. She also decides that she wants to get an operation, and that she wants to live, even if it costs her voice. It’s an interesting parallel to Takuto who decided to get an operation immediately, but with the promise to keep his voice. Mitsuki is now in the position that all cards are on the table, she knows the consequences she could suffer and still makes the decision.
To keep her safe, Meroko and Takuto go back to the world of the Shinigami and plan to erase Mitsuki’s name from the death list, so no Shinigami can ever find her again and take her soul, even if that means parting with her forever. Too late they realize it has been a trap set by Izumi to lure them away from Mitsuki. Poor Izumi has been through so much already and is now somewhat controlled by Jonathan, who has been the boss of the Shinigami all along. I loved that twist the first time and I still love it now. Jonathan was always a weird comic relief character, but turns out he has been the one in charge all along. His real name is Sheldon, which sounds about as intimidating as you can guess. Why, Arina, why?
In other news, Ohshige and Waka-ouji finally confess their feelings for each other and start dating, yay.
The volume also includes a short story about Madoka and Nachi and reveals them to know each other from childhood. The whole beauty surgery thing is still weird, but Madoka and Nachi are absolutely adorable together.
On to the last one!
November 16, 2023
es ist sehr interessant, dass ich in meiner Jugend diesen Band doch irgendwie nicht so schätzen konnte. Es lag auch vielleicht daran, dass ich mit einer sehr großen Pause mir damals die letzten beiden Bände gekauft habe, da eben auch schon innerhalb von so einem Jugendlichen Jahr sehr viel im Leben einer Person passiert und ich damals nicht so gut die Verbindung gespürt habe wie zu den ersten Bänden. und jetzt als erwachsener habe ich einen so krass anderen Blick auf diesen Band und Dinge, die hier geschehen, ohne Spoiler natürlich! es ist so gut, dass ich heute einen viel liebevoller Einblick auf diesen Band habe - und ich würde fast sagen, dass es sein könnte, dass das hier mein liebster Band der Reihe ist. Vielleicht auch, weil er für mich die krasseste Enthüllung hatte. Andere Entzündungen weiter vorne in der Reihe hatte ich schon geahnt.….
March 31, 2025
So... a lot is happening in this one... uh... Ms. Oshige finally gets her happily ever after with Dr. Wakaoji. Takuto still claims he loves Mitsuki even though she claims she's still in love with Eichi, but she agrees to go on a date with him, only for it to get sidetracked when he runs into his ex.
Yeah... a dead shinigami's date with a 13-year-old gets interrupted by his ex-girlfriend.
Meanwhile, we've got Jonathan's betrayal and Izumi's strange behavior just before Takuto and Meroko go to the underworld to take Mitsuki's name off the ledger of the dead, but turns out it was a trap...
I blinked and suddenly this story went from shojo drama to supernatural action.
There's also an extra chapter featuring Madoka's happily ever after.
This series has 7 volumes.
Yeah... a dead shinigami's date with a 13-year-old gets interrupted by his ex-girlfriend.
Meanwhile, we've got Jonathan's betrayal and Izumi's strange behavior just before Takuto and Meroko go to the underworld to take Mitsuki's name off the ledger of the dead, but turns out it was a trap...
I blinked and suddenly this story went from shojo drama to supernatural action.
There's also an extra chapter featuring Madoka's happily ever after.
This series has 7 volumes.
May 11, 2020
Meinung
Mitsuki entwickelt Gefühle für Takuto. Doch Takuto begegnet seiner alten Freundin, was Mitsuki verunsichert. Dafür findet Mitsuki endlich wieder zu ihrer Oma. Diese überlässt endlich Mitsuki die Entscheidung und möchte sich nicht mehr einmischen. Mitsuki entscheidet sich schlussendlich für die Operation, doch Takuto möchte nicht, dass sie ihre Stimme verliert. Daher versucht dieser sie von der Todesliste zu streichen.
Ich finde es schön, dass Mitsuki und ihre Oma endlich zueinander finden und vor allem, dass sie endlich reinen Tisch gemacht haben. Richtig rührend finde ich das Engagement von Takuto, der seiner Mitsuki helfen will.
Mitsuki entwickelt Gefühle für Takuto. Doch Takuto begegnet seiner alten Freundin, was Mitsuki verunsichert. Dafür findet Mitsuki endlich wieder zu ihrer Oma. Diese überlässt endlich Mitsuki die Entscheidung und möchte sich nicht mehr einmischen. Mitsuki entscheidet sich schlussendlich für die Operation, doch Takuto möchte nicht, dass sie ihre Stimme verliert. Daher versucht dieser sie von der Todesliste zu streichen.
Ich finde es schön, dass Mitsuki und ihre Oma endlich zueinander finden und vor allem, dass sie endlich reinen Tisch gemacht haben. Richtig rührend finde ich das Engagement von Takuto, der seiner Mitsuki helfen will.
October 14, 2022
I spent the whole first half of this trying to put together the timeline, cause it doesn't make sense to me. His old girlfriend being 22, Mitsuki being 12 and Takuto having died before Eichi did, I'm just not sure on what's happening when. Regardless, there's still a LOT of child/adult love here, especially in this one, and I'm not a fan. This manga would be beautiful, if only it was about adults.
Now, the adult relationships, I like! Getting a happy ending for Ochige is so satisfying, and Madoka too. I loved those parts.
Now, the adult relationships, I like! Getting a happy ending for Ochige is so satisfying, and Madoka too. I loved those parts.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 2, 2022
Definitely better than the last! However, it didn't quite hit the highs of earlier volumes.
I like that we get to see Mitsuki expressing her feelings for Takuto, they're really cute and their dynamic is great. I don't know if I prefer Takuto to Eichi though, something about the love and tragedy of Mitsuki and Eichi makes me heart really tremble.
The end is approaching, and I'm so curious as to what's going to happen.
I like that we get to see Mitsuki expressing her feelings for Takuto, they're really cute and their dynamic is great. I don't know if I prefer Takuto to Eichi though, something about the love and tragedy of Mitsuki and Eichi makes me heart really tremble.
The end is approaching, and I'm so curious as to what's going to happen.
April 12, 2020
Era partita benissimo ma si è un po' persa lungo la strada. Ad un certo punto mi son anche chiesta chi fossero quei personaggi che interagivano in scena.
Ma è tutta la parte riguardante l'aldilà - o come volete chiamarlo - che è un po' confusa.
Ma per essere un'opera di Arina Tanemura è decisamente sopra la media!
Ma è tutta la parte riguardante l'aldilà - o come volete chiamarlo - che è un po' confusa.
Ma per essere un'opera di Arina Tanemura è decisamente sopra la media!
September 10, 2020
It's been a few months since I read the first five volumes, so there were some minor things I'd forgotten. There were some really cute moments in this volume, but you can also tell things are starting to reach a conclusion. Solid volume.
May 5, 2023
Di nuovo, narrazione frenetica da anfetamina, ma forse l'autrice aveva solo bisogno di chiudere la storia. Comunque sia storia invecchiata male, dal character design allo stile di narrazione, senza contare la pochezza della storia. Bah.
March 19, 2024
We're getting into the end now! Somewhat surprising seeing new characters and side stories continue to be introduced here. But Mitsuki gets reunited with some family (finally) and we see more of the Shinigami world which is interesting.
February 12, 2025
at this point, i was ready for this story to be over. somehow the relationships with mitsuki got worse (if that was even possible). storyline has completely gone off the rails, sorry mangaka your love for hello project idols can't save you this time
January 22, 2026
I absolutely love Full Moon and always will, but somehow, this volume was very chaotic and sometimes even confusing. It was all over the place. I'm curious about volume 7 and then probably will re-watch the anime ❤️
April 25, 2018
The Boss has arrived!
July 8, 2020
La historia avanza bien, se vuelve amena pero siento que ha perdido potencia cerca del clímax. Me sigue parecienco interesante y me engancha, pero sigue faltandome algo.
March 24, 2021
Really great Shoujo manga, really great and adorable story and loved the art😁👌❤️
May 5, 2021
Reading this volume consisted of me just screaming internally the entire time.
Because good gods.
Because good gods.
October 2, 2021
The latter half of the series is better than the first.
July 21, 2023
Mitsuki and Takuto!!!!!!! Yes yes!!!!!
January 7, 2024
(Aviso: lectura hecha en ejemplar en español, publicado en México. La presente nota se modificará cuando se dé de alta en GR la edición correspondiente).
June 27, 2025
I loved the anime but man the mangaka definitely makes weird decisions with her story telling often seems like a 13 year old discovering fan fiction for the first time.
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