Dec 27, 2025
7/10
+Solid, feel-good framework for opposites attract story
+Adorable, eye-catching artwork adds to sweet tone
-Poorly fleshed out world, character motivations, story beats, stakes
-Character change, while positive, does not feel fully earned; lack of antagonist to drive central conflict
Sometimes our admiration of others causes us to lose ourselves. Named after an invisible constellation, Nanase struggles to shine on her own. She lacks coordination, isn’t the smartest tool in the shed, and socially awkward. She constantly compares herself to the most popular girl in class and can’t advocate her herself. Rather, all she does is imitate others. Instead of facing her problems she turns to playing an
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online game to escape. Will she be able to find herself and embrace who she really is?
.Hack//alcor is a cute, albeit empty read. What could’ve been a fun adventure about self discovery ends up being a rushed mess. The character growth is there, but so many details are glossed over that you’ll be scratching your head. Regardless, the supporting cast are all likeable and Nanase is easy to relate to. Somewhere in here is a sweet story about a budding friendship between two opposites but author Amou Kanami struggles to flesh things out and offer higher stakes. Fool triumphant stories require deep transformation to be compelling. Nanase’s change is just so rushed it isn’t believable.
If not for its semi-likable characters and adorable art, this book would be completely skippable.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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