House of the Sun

Synopsis

As a child, Mao spent all her time at Hiro’s house across the street. Going to his house always made her feel cheerful. A few years later, Mao’s father gets remarried and Mao finds herself with nowhere to call home. Hiro ends up letting her stay with him in the house he’s been occupying alone since the death of his parents. A love story unfolds, between two childhood friends of different ages. (Source: Kodansha USA) Note: Includes 20 extra chapters.

About

House of the Sun is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2010, spanning 70 chapters, collected across 13 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2015).

Why readers enjoy House of the Sun

House of the Sun appeals to readers of Drama manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Romance, Slice of Life elements. This combination of Drama, Romance, Slice of Life sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

House of the Sun is written by Taamo, with art by Taamo.

Reception

House of the Sun holds an average score of 7.9 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 917 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout House of the Sun include: Female Protagonist, Family Life, Coming of Age, Shoujo, Age Gap, Tsundere, Tragedy, Heterosexual. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.