I love Kaori Ozaki stories since The god lies so I was really intersted in this and was no dissapointed. This manga is such a delicacy at storytelling

I enjoyed this manga story. It is the continued from Vol. 1. Where Tsugu and Sora have run off together to Tokyo. And Asari decides to try to get closer to Yuushin. And Yuushin tries to deal with the lost of Sora that he like to bully a lot.

I stilled enjoyed the illustrations. There is a lot of different emotions that the teenage friends are still going through. This is the second in a series.

I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley. This is my honest unbiased opinion.

I was attracted to the Manga series by the beautiful covers. I had heard someone mentioned bullying but I didn't expect how heavy volume one was really gonna be.
Volume two has dark scenes but all much more light hearted ones with Tsuga and Sora working at a croquette's shop. It also looks like they're trying to set up a redemption arc with Yuushin.
And while I feel for him I don't know if I'd want him and the character to become friends again. I think I'd like all of the characters to be able to heal and find happiness but that doesn't mean they have to do it all together.

What it's about:

The Golden Sheep series by Kaori Ozaki is about a group of friends, with Tsugu being at the forefront of the group. Tsugu is a high schooler who has a passion for music, even playing the guitar and she is brought back to Tokyo by her mother where she sees her old group of friends again. Time has changed the group, both physically and mentally and we, the audience, see how so.

There are some heavy themes in this series including; bullying (both physical and verbal), suicide attempts, running away from home and divorced parents.

It such a nice series to read and I got the latter two as ARCs and bought the first one, all three I would gladly read again as the characters as so complex and interesting. I read them all in one go and thoroughly enjoyed them all.

Pros:
The art is cute
The relationships are so complex
The entire main cast feel important even though Tsugu is the one more in focus
Cons:
I feel like a few things could have been tied up a bit more but it is nothing that riles me or annoys me
Rating:

4⭐

Would I read it again:

Yes

Would I recommend it:

Yes

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In this volume 2 we follow the adventures of the protagonists that were already seen in volume 1.
I can not tell you much about the plot and what happens in this volume, but to say that it is one of the most happy readings for me, to find this manga following the best of this year, in this manga they show us so much depth in each character , it is she we find children who face decision making and how difficult it is to make the right decision according to their point of view.
In itself, it was lighter, darker in many moments, but at the same time with sweet scenes between the protagonists, and more things that happened in this volume that shocked hahahaha, I hope that in the next I take everything that has happened.
Without further ado, this collection of volumes is worth a lot, they are beautiful with their editions, in addition to their history.
Give it a try that will not disappoint you.

Thanks for the advanced copy.

3.5/5
Really enjoyable. I’m so intrigued by Yuushin and why he’s become such a despicable character.

This was a quick read that I was able to finish in a short time and did enjoy it too. Unfortunately, because I had no idea about what happened in part 1 of the series, there were certain gaps. Nonetheless, I found myself invested in it. It has some tough real life issues like bullying and was a more realistic manga.

I've only read Volume 2 so I kinda had to fill myself in for what "could have happened" in the beginning but I still found it really enjoyable none the less. I really like Sora's character though Tsuga was also really good; I especially love the fact that she plays guitar. To be honest, Yuushin and Asari aren't my favorite characters but I think they just need to grow on me. All in all, it was a good read and I'm interested to see how they all develop considering this is a coming of age manga.

*I received this book free from Netgalley in an exchange for an honest review.

I've never read the first book but this one was good. There were strong topics in this like bullying, feelings of failure etc. As individuals we go through these things in life one way or the other. It was nice to see it displayed because we need to bring these topics to the forefront to discuss ways to help with such things. I really enjoyed it. Good job to the author for putting this together.

Ah, man... the feels. I've read second volume of The Golden Sheep right after finishing the first one. That one made me cry like a baby. I didn't expect such a heavy topic and it hurted me physically to watch all the four MCs suffering like that.

Second volume is much more light-hearted, at least for Tsugu and Sora. They're both exploring their new lives in Tokyo, working at Tsugu's grandpa's croquette's shop. Not only do they have to get on their own feet, they also have to deal with their unsolved emotions back from home. I've especially loved parts with Sora, who is slowly opening up to Tsugu and their friendship evolves into something else. And then there's Yuushin - who wants to become a pro boxer. Yuushin, who bullied his childhood friend and almost drove him to suicide. I've never been a fan of his, and I didn't feel any pity towards him. Nope. Yuushin is just a brat.

I honestly have no expectations but I was surely pleasantly surprised. The Golden Sheep tells a story about drifting apart and trying to find a place in a world. It's very emotional, realistic and just... raw.

Tsugu and Sora runs away to Tokyo and lives with this Tsugu’s grandfather. While they live with the grandfather, he does make them both work at his croquette shop. The croquette shop has been closed for a very long time and people even though the grandfather had died alone. When it re-opens, the shop seems to be busy and created new business opportunities such as delivery service. Meanwhile back in their hometown school, rumor has it that the Tsugu and Sora eloped.
Even though this is only volume 2, it seems to me that the characters are well developed. From the grandpa to Tsugu to Yuushin and Sora. In this volume, we get to know Yuushin and his conflicted emotions and aggression. He’s trying to find himself but also wants to instill fear among his classmates or teacher. He thinks joining his old boxing club with his father’s financial help is the answer. Then Yuushin one day finds this cat that seems to give him a whole new purpose in life.
I hear that this is not going to be a long series so I look forward to reading volume 3. I look forward to seeing if there will be a love connection and how it will all end up. Some philosophical and thoughtful parts and enjoyed it overall. Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to review.

I actually enjoyed this vol more than the 1st one and it end with a cliffhanger I really hope they will come friends again , and I think the characters are so engaging ✨
🚨Trigger warring: bullying, suicide

Sora and Tsugu have become a valuable asset for the Croquette stand. They still have not returned to school or their homes. Yuushin decides that he is going to become a professional boxer and starts down the road to become one.

I have not read vol. 1 of this series but I really enjoyed getting to know the characters and see where they are going. This series has my attention and I am really excited to read vol. 3. I loved seeing their vulnerable sides during this volume.

The Golden Sheep is a story that many are going to find triggering. It's handled fairly tactfully, but I'm not sure it's right for my library's collection, where I have a hard time getting them to check out manga other than shojo series and titles from Shonen Jump.

When Tsugu and Sora reach the house where her father sent them too, they find a grumpy old man who declares Sora his estranged son, and ropes them into being employees in his croquette shop. Finding a home, and something to do makes them both happier than they were back in their town, and so, when the parentals tell them to come back, they decide to stay on in Tokyo. For Sora, particularly, he is recovering from his bullying and the depression from it, and he also finds this new life more fulfilling; he is also starting to fall for Tsugu, and they both do go on a cute non-date later on in the volume. Am I rooting for them? Sure! I also love the found family dynamics of Tsugu, Sora and the grandpa – while the latter orders them about like a boss, he cares for them like his kids, so its sweet.

Meanwhile, Asari is surprised that Tsugu ran away with Sora instead of Yuushin, and she tries to get close to the latter. Yuushin, still hurting and deprived of his favorite punching bag, tries to bully Asari, too, and finally he decides to just go pro in boxing to get out of this town. After months of training, his test is being held in Tokyo, and coincidentally he finds the croquette shop where Sora is now working, and goes to confront him. I will be honest – I haven’t warmed up to Yuushin at all, because he just hurts the world when he is hurting. Sure, he is a teen, but he almost drove Sora to suicide, so yeah, Sora doesn’t have to forgive him, and Tsugu involving Sora in helping Yuushin kind of didn’t sit right with me, especially since she has the context. Whether Yuushin is capable of not being a bully going forward, and atoning for the pain he caused, remains to be seen.

I received this as an eARC to read for free in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for giving me access.

The Golden Sheep Vol 2 tackles some very difficult topics. Bullying, sexual assault, depression, suicide thoughts. They are portrayed in a way that you can connect with the characters. It is definitely not for those that struggle with these topics.

The artwork is wonderful and is what drew me in. Manga is definitely not something I reach for, but I am glad that I did.

The second volume of The Golden Sheep narrates the aftermath of Sora and Tsugu running away to Tokyo, and how it affected not only their families but their friends as well. It seems to be a concise volume, as a lot does happen but I'm not yet that invested in it. While I like having all the characters, I think it would benefit the manga if it chose to focus on Sora and Tsugu first before diving into the backstory of the other characters. I think the boxer character is going to play a major part in the story as he is close to Tsugu, but by the way he's portrayed right now, I'm not compelled to root for him. I think his story could have been pushed to a later volume, and establish Sora and Tsugu's tale first.

The second volume of The Golden Sheep takes a shift in tone from the first, but is an equally strong continuation of the potent and beautifully illustrated story.

This digital arc provided by Milky Way via Netgalley in exchange of honest review, the opinions are purely my own.

Holy shit! The Golden Sheep, Vol. 2 is one of coming-of-age manga that is very interesting in my opinion. Even though I haven't read the Volume 1, and to be honest kinda lost in the beginning of this book, but I could saw the information: Tsugu and Sora were a highschooler that ran together from their home and somehow ended up in Ataru Sakishima's house, the owner of Honest Croquette. They helped the grandpa to run his business. Sora and Tsugu are so cute together, their dynamic, Sora's feeling to Tsugu... they own my heart!
Also, there's other interesting character: Yuushin. He was described by Asari as "close with Tsora", although he wouldn't admit it. Yuushin was like a broken character; he was indeed an ass (especially that scene with Asari) but actually he also has a heart of gold. He was just a rebel kid that wanted to catch his dream.

Overall, I love this manga so much!

This manga is making me such an emotional wreck!
The first volume ended on such a huge cliffhanger and it was great to see Tsugu and Sora having fun and smiling in volume 2! (I ship them SO hard)

My greatest wish is for them to all heal and find peace in there lives, and I think the artist does a great job of portraying their inner turmoil. It's great to see their learning journey as they slowly discover their true selves.

The artstyle, which is what drew me to the manga in the first place, is so pretty and it really brings a warm feeling to your heart. I'd love to see some of the scenes in colour 😍

Rating: 4.5 / 5 ⭐
Trigger warnings for bullying, attempted suicide, pedophilia and harassment.

Thank you to Netgalley and Kodansha Comics for providing the eARC in return for an honest review!