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I finally got around to borrowing the first volume of this series from my library, and the page turn to this panel was no less effective even after having read this analysis first. What a great manga! Thank you for introducing me to it!

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Ahhhh, I'm so glad you started reading it! You're spot on, the page turn amplifies the effect. As a creator, I honestly hate thinking about page turns (not sure why), but when I see it done well by others, it reminds me how important they can be.

I hope you keep reading it! It really is a stand-out.

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Excellent analysis! I've really enjoyed your One Great Panel posts. The Summer Hikaru Died has bee n on my TBR list, I'll have to get to it sooner

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Ah, thanks so much! I wasn't sure "One Great Panel" would work at first, but it's amazing how much these creators can pack into singular moments. Also, you gotta start Hikaru, it is truly exceptional. I have a bigger post about it coming soon too. It thrives being exactly what it intends to be, which is quite an accomplishment.

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