Hina-chan Returns: A Tale of Love and Mystery

Somen Halder May 18, 2026 0
Hina-chan Returns: A Tale of Love and Mystery

The Mysterious Return of Hinako

Tsumugi Meme's 'Hina-chan ga Alive' Volume 1 was released today, May 18th.

Sora Ueno is a high school student who lives in a small village surrounded by mountains. Sora had a childhood friend, Hinako Otori, who he could forgive, but Hinako disappeared on the night of a festival four years ago. However, one day, Hinako came home looking just like she did four years ago. Hinako, who has “returned from being spirited away,” is treated creepily by the villagers as a “devil” and becomes isolated. Sora is determined to protect her, but strange events keep happening around them... This is a strange tale of love that unfolds in a closed village.

Exclusive Bonuses and Purchasing Options

If you purchase Volume 1 at Animate or Mangaoh, you will receive a newly drawn illustration card. Melon Books comes with a newly illustrated 4-page leaflet, and Gamers comes with a newly illustrated bromide. Shosen Yuribu, COMIC ZIN, and others have prepared newly drawn papers.

Watch a preview of “If Hina-chan is still alive” [View in high quality]

// FAQs

Hina-chan ga Alive is a manga series by Tsumugi Meme about a childhood friend who returns after being spirited away, and the strange tale of love that unfolds.

Hina-chan ga Alive Volume 1 is available at various bookstores, including Animate, Mangaoh, Melon Books, and Gamers, with exclusive illustrations and bonuses.

Depending on the store, exclusive bonuses include newly drawn illustration cards, 4-page leaflets, bromides, and papers, making each purchase unique.
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