Hotarunohikari: It’s Only Little Light in My Life

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Hotarunohikari: It's Only Little Light in My Life

Hotaru prefers sleeping over dating and loves lounging at home in a stained T-shirt and sweatpants, drinking beer, and scratching her bottom. But her cozy home life is disrupted when her boss unexpectedly moves into her home one day.

Streaming Services:

Available with English subtitles.

Show Details:

Title (Japanese)ホタルノヒカリ
Episode Count10
Episode Length45 minutes each
Original LanguageJapanese
Original Japanese Air DateJuly – September 2007
Official Japanese WebsiteNTV Website

Sequels/Specials:

A sequel (sometimes listed as “Season 2”) was created in 2010. A standalone movie was later created in 2012, but features a completely different cast.

Manga Details:

AuthorSatoru Hiura (ひうらさとる)
Manga Length15 volumes
Availability in EnglishDigital editions from Kodansha USA under the title of Hotaru’s Way

A monthly josei manga magazine published by Kodansha

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