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地縛少年 花子くん [Jibaku Shōnen Hanako-kun] #3
Hanako-kun: El Fantasma del Lavabo, Vol. 3
Nene Yashiro es la asistente de Hanako, el fantasma del lavabo de mujeres. Nene visita la biblioteca de las cuatro de la tarde para intentar averiguar algo más sobre él. Según los rumores, cada libro contiene el pasado y el futuro de los estudiantes de la academia. Allí, Nene verá cómo era Hanako cuando estaba vivo...
200 pages, Paperback
First published May 27, 2016
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June 19, 2020
I actually had to stop reading at points because it was so fucking adorable that I wanted to squee and bang my head against a wall just to calm myself down. This is easily one of my favorite series of all time and easily my favorite series this year. The characters are fun and endearing without being annoying, the world is super interesting and has a healthy balance of creepy and awe-inspiring, and the artwork is SPECTACULAR. Seriously, the artwork works so well with this serie's tone, atmosphere, and world it's scary (haha, get it? I'm so funny).
Meeting Tsuchigomori was great and I adore his character, we got some great worldbuilding tidbits that clarify some of the questions I had, and learning more about Hanako was exciting yet heartbreaking. And that cliffhanger. Guys, these cliffhangers are going to be the death of me, I need volume 4 RIGHT NOW!
Seriously though, this is such an awesome series and I highly recommend everyone try it out. It has such a great balance of creepy, fun, and adorable that I feel like anyone would enjoy this. Please try this if you can, it's definitely worth it.
Meeting Tsuchigomori was great and I adore his character, we got some great worldbuilding tidbits that clarify some of the questions I had, and learning more about Hanako was exciting yet heartbreaking. And that cliffhanger. Guys, these cliffhangers are going to be the death of me, I need volume 4 RIGHT NOW!
Seriously though, this is such an awesome series and I highly recommend everyone try it out. It has such a great balance of creepy, fun, and adorable that I feel like anyone would enjoy this. Please try this if you can, it's definitely worth it.
July 5, 2021
All of the best ghost stories, even the humorous ones, understand that there is something inherently sad about ghost stories.
December 19, 2021
This volume was fantastic! Fast-paced, charming and equal parts hilarious and heart-rending. I devoured this! In this instalment we learn quite a bit about Hanako-Kun’s backstory which is surprising considering it’s volume 3 in a 16? part series??!
I also loved Tsuchigomori - the curator of the 4pm bookstacks! I adored him in the anime so it wasn’t surprising he captured my heart in the manga too <3
I think Hanako kun’s backstory is going to be incredibly upsetting and I know Tsuchigomori has been there from the beginning so obviously he knows what happened to the titular character. I think when this is finally revealed, I just won’t be able to quell the flood of tears which are mounting deep within me.
I also loved Tsuchigomori - the curator of the 4pm bookstacks! I adored him in the anime so it wasn’t surprising he captured my heart in the manga too <3
I think Hanako kun’s backstory is going to be incredibly upsetting and I know Tsuchigomori has been there from the beginning so obviously he knows what happened to the titular character. I think when this is finally revealed, I just won’t be able to quell the flood of tears which are mounting deep within me.
June 23, 2022
MY BABIES
February 28, 2023
"Even if no one else would ever forgive them…even if there's no way to justify it…I forgive them."
Man, those words hit me HARD when I read that! I honestly was so taken aback and teared up because, in the past, forgiveness was a VERY hard thing I wrestled with when it came to toxic family members who hurt my family. Hearing this character say these words with the expression on their face was extremely powerful and left me wanting to get this volume for my own collection (I'm borrowing this volume from my library) because my whole view changed of this character. I won't say who it is or say anything else, but I think that was the moment that I really wanted to get the boxed set.
Outside of that specific scene, I LOVED this volume! I know it's the last day of February, but this was definitely among my favorite reads this month! I love love love LOVEEEEE School Mystery No. 5!!!! He is AMAZINGGGG and could not get enough of him! I was absolutely giddy that he had such a HUGE focus for almost the entirety of this volume because YESSSSSSS!! Lots of good humor but also some very heart moving moments with this mystery. SUPER hoping he will continue to play a large role in this series because I'll be heartbroken if I don't see him again! LOL!
The ending as always was a HUGE cliffhanger and I'm like WHY DIDN'T MY LIBRARY HAVE VOLUME FOUR?!?! They only had volume five and I'm already desperate for answers!!
I currently have the boxed set open on another webpage because I have deeply enjoyed these past three volumes and want more! It's been such an unexpected wonderful journey but these characters have a grip on my heart and I don't want to let them go OR them let me go! Never would have expected I would love this series as much as I am!
Man, those words hit me HARD when I read that! I honestly was so taken aback and teared up because, in the past, forgiveness was a VERY hard thing I wrestled with when it came to toxic family members who hurt my family. Hearing this character say these words with the expression on their face was extremely powerful and left me wanting to get this volume for my own collection (I'm borrowing this volume from my library) because my whole view changed of this character. I won't say who it is or say anything else, but I think that was the moment that I really wanted to get the boxed set.
Outside of that specific scene, I LOVED this volume! I know it's the last day of February, but this was definitely among my favorite reads this month! I love love love LOVEEEEE School Mystery No. 5!!!! He is AMAZINGGGG and could not get enough of him! I was absolutely giddy that he had such a HUGE focus for almost the entirety of this volume because YESSSSSSS!! Lots of good humor but also some very heart moving moments with this mystery. SUPER hoping he will continue to play a large role in this series because I'll be heartbroken if I don't see him again! LOL!
The ending as always was a HUGE cliffhanger and I'm like WHY DIDN'T MY LIBRARY HAVE VOLUME FOUR?!?! They only had volume five and I'm already desperate for answers!!
I currently have the boxed set open on another webpage because I have deeply enjoyed these past three volumes and want more! It's been such an unexpected wonderful journey but these characters have a grip on my heart and I don't want to let them go OR them let me go! Never would have expected I would love this series as much as I am!
May 1, 2022
5⭐️ for being the only manga that has tsuchigomori
January 18, 2020
I'm really starting to like this. I didn't expect to find out so much from Hanako's past so soon. It makes me wonder what more this series has in store.
October 17, 2019
In this volume of Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, we move into the 4pm Bookstacks chapters (I’m just going to call it chapters from now on), where we meet the curator of school mystery five, Tsuchigomori. With school mystery five (The 4pm Bookstacks), they archive the lives of people from the past, present, and future. Tsuchigomori notes that the future cannot be changed, but there has been one person that has been able to change their future, which is none other than Hanako-kun. We learn some more about Hanako-kun’s past life as a human and his connection to Tsuchigomori when Nene gets rid of the yorishiro in the bookstacks. As a result, Nene’s relationship with Hanako-kun becomes a little awkward, which leads us into the donuts chapter, where she makes donuts with Kou in order to cheer Hanako-kun up. At the end, a mysterious figure shows up before Hanako-kun and Nene on the roof of the school.
I like that in this volume, we finally start getting a little more information on Hanako-kun and his past life. It raises even more questions, such as who was bullying him and who did he end up killing along with why. The whole memory that arises between Tsuchigomori and Hanako-kun when Nene gets rides of the yorishiro just screams somber and melancholic and it makes your heart break when you see the state that Hanako-kun is in and you can feel the weight of his words. And now with the appearance of the new character (I started freaking out because I already know who it is and this new person is going to cause some serious problems here on out), things are only to get more intense from here on out.
I like that in this volume, we finally start getting a little more information on Hanako-kun and his past life. It raises even more questions, such as who was bullying him and who did he end up killing along with why. The whole memory that arises between Tsuchigomori and Hanako-kun when Nene gets rides of the yorishiro just screams somber and melancholic and it makes your heart break when you see the state that Hanako-kun is in and you can feel the weight of his words. And now with the appearance of the new character (I started freaking out because I already know who it is and this new person is going to cause some serious problems here on out), things are only to get more intense from here on out.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 20, 2024
Aaaaahhh I love the backstory of Hanako-kun!! Him loving donuts and the stars was something I do too before even reading this manga so he is my favourite character! I never related so much with any other character before. This volume was the moment I knew it will be my all-time favourite manga. Thank you Aida and Iro for making this book!
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Aaaaahhh Ich liebe die Hintergrundgeschichte von Hanako-kun!! Dass er Donuts und die Sterne liebt, war auch etwas, was ich tue, bevor ich diesen Manga überhaupt gelesen habe, also ist er mein Lieblingscharakter! Ich habe noch nie so viel mit einem anderen Charakter gemeinsam gehabt. Dieser Band war der Moment, in dem ich wusste, dass es einer meiner Lieblings-Manga sein wird. Danke Aida und Iro für die harte Arbeit um dieses Buch zu veröffentlichen!
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Aaaaahhh Ich liebe die Hintergrundgeschichte von Hanako-kun!! Dass er Donuts und die Sterne liebt, war auch etwas, was ich tue, bevor ich diesen Manga überhaupt gelesen habe, also ist er mein Lieblingscharakter! Ich habe noch nie so viel mit einem anderen Charakter gemeinsam gehabt. Dieser Band war der Moment, in dem ich wusste, dass es einer meiner Lieblings-Manga sein wird. Danke Aida und Iro für die harte Arbeit um dieses Buch zu veröffentlichen!
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August 3, 2023
4/5 Stars: ‘Toilet-bound Hanako-kun (Vol.3)’ by AidaIro.
→ Age Range: Young Adult.
→ Genre: Fantasy, Supernatural Horror.
→ Book Type: Manga.
Favourite Quote: ‘Even if no one else would ever forgive them, even if there’s no way to justify it, I forgive them.’
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★★
→ Setting: ★★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★★
→ Art (If Applicable): ★★★★★
General Comments: Toilet-bound Hanako-kin is translated by Square Enix and Co; story by Iro and illustrated by Aida. This is Volume 3. Reviewing Manga is complicated; reviewing each volume - individually- does not reflect the overall enjoyment of the series. As such, the star-rating should be utilised as a guideline only. If anything, you should pick up Toilet-bound Hanako-kun. The intent of this work is to recall Japanese Tales from Folklore and Mythology, using the contrasting genres of horror and comedy. See Volume 1 for a more personal review.
Time Read: Two Days.
→ Audiobook: No.
→ Audiobook Narrator: -
Trigger Warnings:
→ Exploitation (Phobia, Manipulation and Coercion).
→ Ghosts.
→ Death (Suicide and Murder).
→ Sexual Humour.
→ Violence (Weaponry, Blood and Gore).
→ Age Range: Young Adult.
→ Genre: Fantasy, Supernatural Horror.
→ Book Type: Manga.
Favourite Quote: ‘Even if no one else would ever forgive them, even if there’s no way to justify it, I forgive them.’
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★★
→ Setting: ★★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★★
→ Art (If Applicable): ★★★★★
General Comments: Toilet-bound Hanako-kin is translated by Square Enix and Co; story by Iro and illustrated by Aida. This is Volume 3. Reviewing Manga is complicated; reviewing each volume - individually- does not reflect the overall enjoyment of the series. As such, the star-rating should be utilised as a guideline only. If anything, you should pick up Toilet-bound Hanako-kun. The intent of this work is to recall Japanese Tales from Folklore and Mythology, using the contrasting genres of horror and comedy. See Volume 1 for a more personal review.
Time Read: Two Days.
→ Audiobook: No.
→ Audiobook Narrator: -
Trigger Warnings:
→ Exploitation (Phobia, Manipulation and Coercion).
→ Ghosts.
→ Death (Suicide and Murder).
→ Sexual Humour.
→ Violence (Weaponry, Blood and Gore).
March 28, 2024
Haven’t devoured a manga this fast in a long while 🥹💖 I’m so in love with everything! This volume has just the right amount of humour, adorableness and hint of a tragic backstory (づ ᴗ _ᴗ)づ♡ I think my most favourite parts are Hanako being clingy over Nene and Kou catching feelings for Nene as well–I get it guys, she’s adorable ૮₍ ´ ꒳ `₎ა and learning about Hanako loving doughnuts!!! My baby boi I’ll give you all the doughnuts in the world 💖💖💖
We’re inching closer to learning something important about Hanako’s past, and I’m not sure if my heart is ready. The trio are just starting to get closer with each other so I hope whatever’s coming next will not be too painful or sad for any of them.
Anyway, that’s it. This is how much I need to read to want to buy the illustration book(s) for this series because eXCUSE ME? EVERY SINGLE THING IS SO GORGEOUS 😭🩷🩷✨
We’re inching closer to learning something important about Hanako’s past, and I’m not sure if my heart is ready. The trio are just starting to get closer with each other so I hope whatever’s coming next will not be too painful or sad for any of them.
Anyway, that’s it. This is how much I need to read to want to buy the illustration book(s) for this series because eXCUSE ME? EVERY SINGLE THING IS SO GORGEOUS 😭🩷🩷✨
April 10, 2022
Okay for real though I didn't expect to like this series as much as I do! It's so lighthearted in a weird horror sort of way haha. I hope my local Target will get more of these volumes in because I would love to keep on reading this series!
June 18, 2021
All I can say is that Tsuchigomori looks like he could be from Blue Exorcist.
May 29, 2023
I am loving Kou more and more!
April 22, 2025
as funny as usual
favorite forever
favorite forever
July 4, 2022
3,5/5
December 31, 2022
I'm reading these volumes so fast! I'm really loving the story!
Update: I finally have the physical volume of this! I love this series so much, the art is so pretty! Hanako's backstory almost made me cry...
Update: I finally have the physical volume of this! I love this series so much, the art is so pretty! Hanako's backstory almost made me cry...
July 12, 2021
It’s just such a funny and entertaining read, while also being incredibly emotional. I love everyone so much!!
September 17, 2021
casi lloro leyendo esto en el bus 😀😀
October 5, 2022
This is such a fun mystery series! I’m so happy we got more of Hanako-kun’s background! I feel like we are going to get more in the next one too!!
I read this for the Manga Freak-a-thon ‘22!!
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I read this for the Manga Freak-a-thon ‘22!!
instagram // youtube // tiktok
October 18, 2022
5/5 estrellas.
Sinceramente fue el tomo más sentido de los tres que he leído. Cada vez me convenzo más de que esta historia llegó para quedarse conmigo 🥺😭
Como siempre, el arte sobrepasa lo hermoso 💖
Sinceramente fue el tomo más sentido de los tres que he leído. Cada vez me convenzo más de que esta historia llegó para quedarse conmigo 🥺😭
Como siempre, el arte sobrepasa lo hermoso 💖
August 30, 2022
Amane Yugi
May 17, 2023
This was an amazing read! I loved the art, the characters, everything!
May 10, 2022
Jak dotąd najlepsza💜
May 3, 2021
Es una maravilla. Creo que nunca podría decir nada malo de esta obra porque tiene todo lo que necesita: misterio y diversión. Todos los personajes son adorables y el dibujo es exquisito. A pesar de saber lo que va a pasar, no puedo esperar para tener el siguiente tomo en mis manos.
February 16, 2023
my stein from soul eater senses are tingling
July 14, 2020
2020 Read #478
The world-building and atmosphere of this series are top-notch, especially considering just how how many supernatural manga there are out there! And the characters are just so lovable, the art is impeccable whether it’s being serious or dramatic or humorous, and the mysteries building in the story are really compelling. This is just one of those manga I would recommend to people who may think they have seen it all when it comes to manga but want to be surprised and entertained alike.
The world-building and atmosphere of this series are top-notch, especially considering just how how many supernatural manga there are out there! And the characters are just so lovable, the art is impeccable whether it’s being serious or dramatic or humorous, and the mysteries building in the story are really compelling. This is just one of those manga I would recommend to people who may think they have seen it all when it comes to manga but want to be surprised and entertained alike.
September 15, 2021
Me gusto mucho este tomo, primero me pareció interesante eso de los libros que cuentan tu pasado, tú presente y tu futuro....aunque es un riesgo porque si sabes tu futuro puedes cambiarlo y eso afectará el equilibrio.
Pero lo ame por el hecho de contarnos el pasado de Hanako-kun...en serio necesito saber que es lo que pasó con él
Pero lo ame por el hecho de contarnos el pasado de Hanako-kun...en serio necesito saber que es lo que pasó con él
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