Soft dnfed this, it was just too much for me the angst in this story.
Also if I can't get into a story I'm trying to do more soft dnfs these
days :)

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This was a cute, quick manga for any age group. It was very slice of life, easy reading with no stakes or drama; just two high school boys with similar names who happen to find out they have more in common than their nicknames.

3.5 Stars

What I enjoyed about Number Call is the pacing, the story is slow and gentle and truthfully not much happens. However, this makes the emotional connection of the two main characters much more convincing. I think this makes the reader more invested in the romance.

As an aside, the watermark colour lines on the review copy were really distracting at times. I appreciate this might be needed in review copies due to copyright but maybe there is another way of doing it?

Number Call is a romance between two boys who bond over the same nickname: Eight, both caused by different ways to read their names. By this chance meeting, they grow closer and then apart as they wrestle with their growing feelings for each other and what their future might hold.

This is a pretty easy read with a sweet storyline and simple art. The translator did a good job with the really specific culture surrounding the names & etymology at work here, which couldn't have been an easy feat. The lack of backgrounds also helps pick up the pace since your eye doesn't have as much to follow. I would recommend if you like more innocent style high school romances.

This was such a cute read. I really liked those two characters and the pun with the number. The fact that they're both connected with the number 8 because of their names and how it annoys one but still gets him connected with the other guy is just too cute. I know how it is to be called a name you don't necessarily like but get to like after a while. Now I seriously don't know why I hated it so much at first haha. Anyway, this was such a cute story and I loved it so much.

Eito and Hachi are so adorable! I love the sweet innocence of this story. I especially like getting inside Eito's head as he processes everything that's happening.

CUUUUUTE!!!! I love a good pun, and if that pun just happens to inspire some cosmic love connections between two boys, nice to see it. The line work is crisp, the story always tight, and I loved the sentiment of wishing you met someone earlier in life. Okay I will go cry now.

This was a really cute story about two boys who came together because both their names make people think of the number eight. They become friends and get closer, and one of them catches feelings. They spend some time apart, but eventually come back together. Super cute <3

This was so cute!! I'm honestly giggling like an idiot right now because of how much i liked it. In all honestly this just like any other boys' love manga but that's what made me really like it. That's exactly what I wanted right now. I really liked the two main characters, but they were so OBLIVIOUS. How can someone be so oblivious?

One thing I would like to point out that I didn't really like was how the characters looked a bit to similar to eachother. Sometimes I genuinly couldn't distinguish the main characters from the side characters. They all looked too alike!

"Number Call" is so sweet and what I would expect from a cute boys love story. Two schoolmates become friends after learning that they both share a name that sounds like the number "8". The progression from strangers to friends to something more felt very natural and not forced like some other stories in the genre. This was a very wholesome story that I would recommend to anyone looking for a lighthearted romance or anyone looking to learn more about BL.

A must-read for fans of Nagisa Furuya!
I couldn't believe this was her first published original manga, the quality is amazing. The art, the characters and their interactions, everything feels natural and unique at the same time.
And the premise, albeit surprising, it's handled in a realistic way that gives meaning to the story.

one of my favorite genres seems to be "brought together by coincidence". this one is no different.
the story is very enticing and a page-turner. you get to know them more in-depth and connect to both. they develop such a cute relationship and I'd love to read more volumes of their story.

This was Heartstopper in manga. A contemporary romance set in high school, about two boys that connect through their names been confused with the number eight. This was such a fell good read! It felt very realistic high school, with both guys having great friends, it was funny and just a good read. If you’re looking to just relax with a book and have a tea, it’s a great option.

Two boys in different classes bond over their name. One coincidence leads to another and soon their paths start crossing. This is a sweet and mundane story that reminds me of my own high school experience. The one downside that I didn't enjoy was that it felt as if the story went by so fast. Would love to see a following volume with them much older, The two are kindred spirits, who, I believe would spend the rest of their lives together. We often get stories with so many different problems so this was a mouth of fresh air. Would love to see more like this.

"Wait, you're calling me Mr. Eight?" - Eito


Eito Tachibana has a "unique" name. One that's caused him a lot of grief over the years because of the jokes and "funny" puns. The number eight being the number he's grown to dislike. . . Until he meets Tomoya Hatta, Hachi, with the Kanji for eight in his name and his nickname meaning eight in Japanese!


Little encounters and small talk turns into something more as the two keep meeting within the halls of their shared High School. Some feelings arising that Eito isn't sure about or what to categorize them as. But there's something else that he hasn't told Hachi about himself that may just change everything!


"I'm NOT messing with you. I'm just poking fun." - Yokoi

"I KNEW I should've gone to a different high school. . ." - Eito


Eito's a bit of a serious student who's also shy. Keeping to himself except for the few he's allowed close to him or who've just found amusement in making fun of him. (In the best way! No bullying in this manga!) Yokoi being a supportive bestie but also a little bit nosy. I loved Yokoi's character a lot and how he helped to bring comedy and clarity when needed! Hachi being the opposite of Eito. Sunshiny/Golden Retriever personality that draws people to him!


I enjoyed watching the two interact with one another. Funny how you don't realize someone's constantly near until you start searching for them, intentionally or not. Then they just seem to appear constantly within your orbit. I enjoyed the very fluffy, cutesy moments! The two MCs having gay panic and embarrassing moments! Eito blushing is one of the panels I absolutely adored!


"I've liked numbers, ever since I was a kid. The number eight is a particular favorite of mine." - Hachi


I was happy to have dual POVs with this manga! The main one being Eito's but we get a chapter to see inside the mind of Hachi. Understanding just how deep the opposite personalities run! I totally get where Eito is coming from! With people misspelling or just mispronouncing your name because your parents wanted to be cool and unique. . . I liked the takes on their names and even each other's!


Now this BL manga is lighthearted but there are some sad moments. The two trying to understand one another and their feelings. Sexual awakenings for both boys! We do get an HEA and now I really want to read the other manga by this author! This is a YA manga and the most PDA we get is an on-page kiss! I didn't pick up on any language and there's no heavy topics. Again, very lighthearted and cute romance!


Enjoy the shojo manga with goofy, comical moments and blossoming romance! Don't forget to give the author some stars!


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“Number Call” is about two high school boys who bond over their names as they both allude to the number 8. The more time they spend together, the more they realize how well they truly fit together.

This story was adorable and I loved both of the main characters. I think it’s charming that Eito is so nervous and I love how encouraging and playful Hachi was! Definite a fun, feel good read :)

Heartwarming gay story with fantastic artwork. An enjoyable lgbtq+ romance that is perfect for young queer adult readers.

Thank you, NetGalley, for sending a copy of this manga. It was a nice surprise to see it translated.
The story is really cute, a cozy history about two classmates with "similar: names. It was nice to see them fall in love slowly at their own time. I will recommend picking this manga if looking for a light story. The translating team did a good, the wordplays are very easy to miss, making the story a little silly.

This is such a cute, sweet and simple high school romance about two boys who are drawn to each other because of their names - it’s also a great introduction into queer manga if you aren’t sure where to start! I have read several of Nagisa Furuya’s later works which are all equally wonderful and am so glad I picked this one up as well, as they are becoming a favorite author of mine.


(Thank you NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the advance e-reader copy in exchange for an honest review)

This is a really cute story about two boys with 8 in their names and how they fall in love. This was a great read and highly recommend