Hikaru in the Light! (Volume 3)

Mai Matsuda

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Hikaru in the Light! (Volume 3)

Hikaru in the Light! (Volume 3)

Mai Matsuda

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Description

The competition heats up, as best friends go after the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars in volume 3 of this funny, feel-good manga series, perfect for fans of K-On!, The Tryout, and The Baby-sitters Club.

Hikaru's dreams of stardom are so close... and yet so far! She's pushing herself to the limit to improve her singing and dancing skills for the Girls in the Light pop idol competition, but she still doubts she can ever hold a candle to her best friend, Ran, and the other girls. When the contestants are divided into competing groups for the next round, will Hikaru shine for her team... or risk elimination?

About the Author

Mai Matsuda is a manga artist from Chiba, Japan. Her works include Houkago Kitaku Biyori and Kinshi-chou Night Survive.

Critical Reviews

Praise for Hikaru in the Light!:

A Finalist for Best New Manga, American Manga Awards

"[B]right, fresh manga perfect for younger readers... The gentle story, noticeably lacking in violence, focuses on friendship and self-determination, which is sure to appeal to younger readers looking for stories with heart, especially elementary-schoolers who dream of pop stardom." -- Booklist, starred review

"This exciting and uplifting manga is perfect for readers who love stories about music, friendship, and becoming brave enough to come out of one's shell." -- School Library Journal

"Hikaru's endearing attempts to believe in herself and dive into the unknown -- both during the audition process as well as her tumultuous transition into high school -- delight in this feel-good graphic novel." -- Publishers Weekly

Publishing Information

Publisher: Graphix
Pub date: 2026-03-03
Length: 192 pages

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