Title

On the Way to Meet Mom

Also known as: Eommareul Mannareo Ganeun Gil, 엄마를 만나러 가는 길, On My Way to See My Mom, Camino a conocer a mamá, Le Chemin vers Maman, 去见妈妈的路上, 去見媽咪的路上, มัมหมีจ๋าหนูมาแบ๊ว, W drodze do mamy

by Gomyang

Score from AniList: 89/100finished4 volumes53 chapters

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One day, after being discovered in an abandoned house by a rescue team, Mori suddenly finds himself in a children's protection center. Here, he begins to learn a new way of life – one that includes grand care packages sent by a mysterious patron. But when his closest friend is reunited with her mother and leaves the center, Mori learns for the first time the existence of a mother for every child, and decides to embark on a journey to find his own. But what sort of obstacles wait along the way? (Source: WEBTOON) Note: Includes 22 extra chapters.

Chapters available: 53
Type: Manhwa

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 4/5

A tender, complete found-family story whose warmth comes from small, sincere moments rather than big set pieces.

Pros

Sincere found-family core
Complete in a compact run
Soft, expressive art

Cons

Sentiment sometimes repeats the same comfort beats

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On the Way to Meet Mom is a gentle found-family story that builds its warmth one small moment at a time. The premise is simple: a boy who has been alone finds a place to belong among other children, and the care packages and quiet routines give the story a steady heartbeat. The art is soft and readable, with expressions doing much of the emotional work. The tags hint at a sci-fi undercurrent, and the story uses that mystery sparingly, so the focus stays on relationships. It is complete in a compact run, which makes it a pleasing read for anyone who wants a finished story without a long commitment. The main weakness is that the sentiment can lean on the same comfort beats, and a few moments reach for tears more than they earn them. Still, the emotional honesty holds throughout. Pick this one for a tender, hopeful read that does not need epic scale to land.