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.

This author's works tend of follow a kind of formula. All the romances are mostly similar with similar characters. But the books aren't bad. They're nothing special but they're pretty enjoyable.

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

I think there is always a sweetness in Nagisa Furuya's writing. Honestly this book is such a cute easy highschool story. I look foreward to buying the physical copy, to have and treasure this book is like a hug on a bad day

Thank you to Netgalley and Kodansha Comics for the opportunity to read and review this manga. This was an adorable Boys Love Story that plays on Names vs Numbers. I have found this though with a lot of different stories similar to this though, that sometimes the different perspective shifts are jarring and confusing. Especially when the characters friends are mirror images of the others. Overall, though, I could see myself reading this again and a very tame Boys Love for teens. Because of these points, I have to give this a 4 out of 5 stars.

I am a huge fan of Nagisa Furuya so when I saw a new manga by her, I tapped in! Nagisa Furuya is the mangaka behind The Summer of You series and The Two Lions. She has such a distinct sweet and tender style to her stories. A lot of them have a slow-burn romance that focuses on the characters slowly falling for each other. Her works capture the beauty in things taking their time.

All this being said I knew her newest story to be licensed, Number Call, would be a nice and fluffy read. I was not disappointed. Number Call was Nagisa’s debut manga in Japan. It is published in the US by Kodansha.

In Number Call, Eito Tachibana is a high school senior who is self-conscious about his name due to it meaning the number 8. One day he meets another boy, Tomoya Hatta, who also goes by a variation of the number 8 “Hachi.” The two seemingly hit it off and Eito finds himself becoming more curious about Hachi.

Although the two are in different classes, they start hanging out and spending more time together. Eito has other friends but he starts noticing his time with Hachi just feels different. He soon realizes he has feelings for Hachi. However, a misunderstanding between them causes them to drift apart right before graduation.

As with all of Nagisa’s work, the art perfectly captures the characters and what they are feeling at all times. We see Eito look at Hachi first through a lens of curiosity and then that slowly changes into longing and love. While Eito doesn’t always say what he is thinking, the readers can view it all through his facial expressions.

What I love about Number Call is the slow progression of Eito and Hachi realizing their feelings for each other, even when they are up against the clock since they are both seniors about to graduate. I think that the touch of not making them rush to be together gives the perfect amount of angst for the reader. It serves as a reminder you don’t need to rush good things. Their timing will be perfect no matter what.

A in depth romance! Really enjoyed it! Have read two by this author now and do really highly recommend. Always entertaining!

This book has some great artwork in it, and the storyline was fun. I loved the two boys and how sweet they are to each other. It is such a relaxing read, just what I was needing!

It took me just a bit to understand a few things because the Japanese education system is, of course, different than the American system that I am familiar with. There are some translation clarifications at the end that really were helpful.

Number Call is such a sweet understated romance between two high school boys who happen to share the number 8 between them. Eito is so clumsy and charming you can't help but love him. Hachi perfectly matches Eito with his sense of adventure and golden retriever energy. It so touching and heartwarming to watch their relationship grow from an accidental meeting to full blown relationship. I first read this in the original Japanese several years ago and I'm so pleased it has finally been translated into English so now I can add both versions to my collection. Anything by Nagisa Furuya is an instant buy for me because I know once I've finished reading I will feel happy and content. The translation was very well done and easy to read. In my opinion this isn't her best work, but since it is her first published work she was still growing into the style we see today. Furuya has a way of drawing faces that seem simple but absolutely show the characters emotions. The art is just stunning and goes well with the simplicity of the story. I can not recommend this enough.

Enjoyable read, haven't read many manga's but this was fun. Eito is a gem of a character, his friendship evolves and progresses through high school.

Would recommend.