Full Moon o Sagashite

Description

Mitsuki loves singing, but a malignant tumor in her throat has prevented her from pursuing her passion. However, Mitsuki's life turns around when two shinigami appear to grant her a temporary reprieve from her illness--and give her singing career a magical jump-start.

*Includes a short story called Ginyu Meika in volume 2.
Akiyoshi Kiryuu attempts to practice for an upcoming piano competition; however, his practice continually gets interrupted by a girl named Kanon, who claims to be the spirit of a tree.

Type

Manga

Associated Names

Cô bé trăng tròn

Full Moon - Canto d'amore

Full Moon wo Sagashite

Ginyu Meika

Ginyuu Meika

Looking for the Full Moon

Mangetsu wo Sagashite

Searching for the Full Moon

Tìm ánh trăng tròn

В поисках Полной Луны

البحث عن البدر

ตามหา Full Moon

寻找满月

星河满月

満月をさがして

满月天使

달빛천사

만월을 찾아서

Groups Scanlating

Latest Release(s)

c.Oneshot by Sins Revival 18 years ago

v.7 c.Extra by Selene Scans & Starryheaven 20 years ago

v.1 c.1 by Cidsa's Scanlations 19 years ago

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Status in Country of Origin

7 Volumes (Complete)
4 Bunkoban Volumes (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?

Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter

Starts at Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1

Ends at Vol 7 (Similar conclusion but the story is changed and expanded)

User Reviews

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Forum

3 topics, 29 posts

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User Rating

Average: 8.2 / 10.0 (1021 votes)

Bayesian Average: 8.15 / 10.0

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Last Updated

November 17th, 2024 9:13pm PST - 7 months ago

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Genre

Comedy Drama Fantasy Romance Shoujo Slice of Life Tragedy
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Author(s)

Artist(s)

Year

Original Publisher

Shueisha

Serialized In (magazine)

Ribon (Shueisha)

Licensed (in English)

Yes

English Publisher

Viz (7 Volumes - Complete)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

Weekly Pos #836

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Monthly Pos #1396

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3 Month Pos #2316

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6 Month Pos #3746

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Year Pos #4530

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List Stats

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On 591 wish lists

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EichixMitsuki or TakutoxMitsuki

15 years ago

Why Do People Hate Mitsuki So Much?

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US releases

19 years ago

User Comments [ Order by time added ]

Subverts the Genre- Fluffy on the outside, with sad backstories for all characters

by darcy3
4 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

Full Moon O Sagashite is REALLY good but you also kind of need to know what you are going in for otherwise it might disappoint if you are not expecting its direction.

The basic way to explain it combines the fluffiest elements of shoujo and magical girl stories with sad undertones and backstories for most of the character cast. It isn't like Madoka Magica at all and doesn't have horror or action elements, but instead has twists that are moderately sad or depressing.

This genre subversion or even fusion is executed very well especially on the visual level. Costumes and art are over the top, and the shinigamis' cute animal forms are effective in creating a younger-shoujo, vaguely magical girl atmosphere. The main character is full of unfounded happiness and cheer, and her rise to idoldom is perhaps too easy- but that's all intentional as it makes the twists and turns even more effective. Because each sad reveal strikes such discord against the cheery shojo atmosphere the author has worked hard to create.

That being said, some twists are more effective than others. The BEST twist by far, the one that will live in my memory, is the Eichi reveal. That reveal combined with the MC's backstory surrounding it, and the shinigami's vague recollections around the time of the reveal was just unbelievably good.
Izumi's backstory was fantastic as well. I loved that the author tied his backstory to seemingly innocuous clues in his outfit. Some of the twists in the first volume were executed perfectly as well.

Other twists aren't executed as well. Both main shinigamis' backstories were bs and were too convenient. BOTH had ill-explained connections to the MC's family that didn't need to be in the story, I would even say SHOULDN'T have been written that way. I was expecting a lot more, especially from the female shinigami whose personality seemed to hint at things in her backstory that didn't actually pan out.
I also thought the Jonathan twist was... weird? It seemed like something the editor should have shot down. It was kind of stupid.

Overall Full Moon is a fantastic, unique work that will leave an impression. Most of the twists are hands down amazing, and the ones that don't work can still kind of be forgiven (I just headcanon a different backstory for both of the shinigami lol). If you enjoy a twist on the normal shojo format or a work that is deeper than it initially appears I would definitely give this a read.

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Alright

by ChildofSecrets
12 years ago

Rating: 7.7 / 10.0

Honestly, I did skim through a lot of this manga because I think for the most part I've outgrown super sparkly, and fluffy shoujos but heck, it's now or never.

The art can at many times be pretty but I do think it's just not my taste. I agree that the somewhat depressing and death-related plot didn't really match the 'magical princess' aura the whole story gave out (pretty much the WHOLE time). But then again, the main character is 12... so I'm not sure if that should be expected (or if the age was a mistake from the beginning). Despite that, the happy and cute disposition did work to level out anything really dampering. If you want something almost deep, then go for this story. Anything more than that? I don't think this will be able to deliver it well. Granted there were some good themes about never giving up, and suggestions about suicide but it was pretty grazed over with all those sparkles and tears in the mix.

The ending however surprised me a bit.

It was one of the most perfect endings. With the plot setup, I anticipated it to be a little bittersweet but I don't think it could have been any more happy. And for some reason, I wasn't disappointed the mangaka went out of her way to make things even more unrealistically flawless, perhaps it kind of flowed well enough I just accepted it.

For a kid shoujo, it was alright. Wasn't bad, wasn't great.

Character dynamics - 7
Art - 8
Theme - 7
Plot - 8

... Last updated 12 years ago

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A Really Good Shoujo Work

by astroasis
15 years ago

Rating: 8.0 / 10.0

After hearing so much about this series, I finally read it! And I'm glad I did. It's definitely a manga worth reading; it's very good. However, it's not my favorite Arina Tanemura work, nor one of my favorite shoujo manga series, either. I didn't really find myself "connecting" to Mitsuki throughout the series. I thought she was a bit too stubborn and simple-minded. I found the antics and back stories of the shinigami characters far more interesting. However, the overall story was very good, the artwork was lovely, and the pacing of the story was good. Not sure if this is one I'll re-read ever... but it's definitely not one I feel was a waste of time to read. If it seems like I'm a little on the fence with this one, that's because I am. There are a lot of better manga titles out there... but this is definitely a really good one, too.

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by taniareyes
18 years ago

Rating: N/A

it a great story well for people who like tragic love stories but it cute and the ending i guess you would like it. the art of this manga is really good though kind of dificult 2 understand.... you would like the story I highly recommend it.

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i love Takuto lol

by XxKumagoroXx
18 years ago

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Full Moon introduced me to Arina Tanemura's works and i watched the anime first and fell in love with it! The storyline is good both in the manga and anime and it's heartwarming plus the songs are pretty cool to listen to. The art work is beautiful! I highly recomend it for shojo lovers.

... Last updated 18 years ago

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my FAVORITE

by japeika
18 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

like you must read this!!!!the story is very interesting and ironic@@!
like if you find the fidden meaning you WILL love this!and like how she drawing the drawing><!

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LOVE IT!!!

by rockinheaven
18 years ago

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personally i didn't think it was actually tht sad^^ BUT I LOVED IT! its one of my fav mangas ever!!! lol definitely recommend it to ppl! altho wif all the names n last names got kinda confusing !

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awesome!

by momoodar
18 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

totally awesome! love it!!!! MUST READ!!

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Nice read ^_^

by whindel_21
18 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

I'm starting at volume 4. And as far as vol1-3 is concern, I LIKE IT! I like the story of Eichi and Mitsuki more (don't know why I'm so attached with "ichi" name sigh) It's sad that those who have loved each other since they were young (I mean very young) have no way of being together... Really great story. I'm looking forward on reading the rest of the volumes ><
The anime they said has different ending. When I found out there was an anime adaptation of this manga, I thought of watching it. But.. diff ending?... Having second thoughts ~~

... Last updated 18 years ago

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Awesome Shoujo Manga!!

by ravenpotter91
18 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

This was my very first manga that I purchased and I now hold the entire collection. It's a touching story that features a loss of a loved one and whether it's right to move on or not. The comedy is great and the art is incredible!!! bows to Arina Tanemura for a job well done

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