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ちちこぐさ
49
8
Finished
Jan 15, 2013 to Mar 5, 2018
8.0/10
Average Review Score
100%
Recommend It
2
Reviews Worldwide
This manga presents us the relaxing and easygoing misfits of a traveling medicine seller, who learns the joys and worries of being a parent, accompanied by his adorable son and his neverending curiosity of how the world "works". The tone of the manga is usually humorous and calm, but this never stops the story to unveil heartwrenching and mature topics as well. The story, by itself is nothing groundbreaking or poetic, but combined with the constant interactions and decisions of the characters makes it far more compelling and relatable. The father, as the journey goes, understands the significance and importance of theparenthood, and the value of the moments, spent together with the family, while the son, by his naive but pure-hearted way, struggle with his own issues and traumas. For the art, it can be said that it's good, it does compliment the story nicely while it never feels lackluster. Special attention has been given for the more serious moments, but in the same way, the faces could get exaggerated and cartoonishly twisted for comedy purposes. The two main characters are properly and relatable written, often the side characters receive backstories to explain their behavior and certain quirks of theirs, which fleshes out the setting even more. Overally, I do think this story is worthy of your time if you do enjoy hearthwarming stories about overcoming the obstacles of life as a family, or if you do enjoy the historical setting of rural Japan. Also proper atention is given to the flowers, and their meaning both as a herb, medicine and symbol, which I do found it to be very specific, but entertaining nonetheless.
A story about a medicine seller and his son and their struggles with each other after losing someone precious to them. A father who never really raised his son because he is always out doing his trade, but when suddenly his wife dies he must adjust his solitary journey to include his son. (Source: Antisense Scanslations)
Chichikogusa is not unique in premise, but it distinguishes itself through execution. The single-parent slice-of-life setup is familiar and largely predictable, yet it remains engaging because the series leans into the genre’s strengths: quiet observation, emotional honesty, and incremental change. If you enjoy grounded domestic stories, the lack of surprises feels intentional rather than dull. The soft art style suits the story well, reinforcing its calm tone and everyday focus without distracting from character moments. Shirou and his father are convincingly written—neither idealized nor exaggerated. Shirou is affectionate yet demanding, immature yet emotionally perceptive, while his father grows alongside him in subtle, believable ways. Readers lookingfor realistic, character-driven portrayals of family life will likely find Chichikogusa sincere, relatable, and quietly rewarding.