Let me tell you... this is a comedic tornado that had me snorting laughter. Gaku Kuze, you've got my attention!

Storytime, folks. How the heck did Uramichi, the cynic extraordinaire, end up hosting a kiddie TV show? The mystery is real, but the ride is wild. The manga spills the beans on the harsh truths of adulthood with a side of hilarity. Uramichi's dark humor is a riot, especially when it clashes with the innocence of the kiddie content. It's like throwing a grumpy cat into a room full of puppies – chaos, but the good kind.

Characters? Buckle up for a squad of lovable weirdos. Quirky mascots, a singing duo with tunes that hit you in the feels (while you're down, of course), and the man himself, Uramichi, dishing out life's lessons one sarcastic comment at a time. They're a bunch you can't help but root for.

Now, let's talk art. Kuze's illustration style? Chef's kiss. It's dynamic, expressive, and downright delightful. The characters' faces are a mood, capturing the essence of Uramichi's snarky journey through the misery of work life.

Now, dislikes – and here's the tiny hiccup. Some might find the humor a smidge dark. But hey, if you're diving into a manga titled "Life Lessons," you're signing up for some unfiltered realness, right?

In a nutshell, "Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan" is a blast.
Can't wait to snatch up more volumes and ride this crazy train further into the abyss of adulting.

If you're into belly laughs and a fresh take on the woes of growing up, this manga is your jam.

I found this book funny. The main character’s view on life and is job is quite cynical and is a great dichotomy with his job. I would definitely continue with the series.

This graphic novel was hilarious and well-drawn, definitely worth the money and the hype, and I hope will be successful!

I’ve read a lot of manga and can confidently say Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan is vastly different from anything I’ve ever read. It’s got a sense of humor that I don’t see very often while it doesn’t exactly align with my own it’s still very entertaining. The cast of characters are all very interesting and I enjoy their interactions with each other and how they deal with their jobs.

"Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan 1" is a hilarious and heartwarming manga that explores the life of Uramichi Omota, a 31-year-old man who hosts a children's TV show. The manga is a delightful mix of comedy, drama, and introspection, and it does an excellent job of capturing the complexities of adulthood and the struggles that come with it.

The manga's characters are all well-developed and relatable, and I found myself rooting for them as they navigated their way through life's ups and downs. Uramichi, in particular, is a fascinating character, and the manga does an excellent job of exploring his inner turmoil and the conflicting emotions he feels as he tries to balance his responsibilities as a TV host with his own personal struggles.

The artwork in the manga is top-notch, with vibrant colors and expressive character designs that bring the story to life. The humor is also spot-on, with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments that had me chuckling throughout.

My only criticism of the manga is that it can sometimes feel a bit scattered, with multiple storylines and characters vying for attention. However, this is a minor quibble, and overall, I thoroughly enjoyed "Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan 1" and would recommend it to anyone looking for a lighthearted and engaging manga. I give it 4 out of 5 stars.

I have never followed an author so fast in my life. Life Lessons with Uramichi Onnisan was so refreshing and funny. It appeals to all the adults who have been stuck in a job they didn't like, and just tried to make the best of their situation. It even comes with funny characters with similar issues. Uramichi is a depressed star of a children's show and sometimes he lets his mask slip to hilarious affect. I definitely recommend this.

This was not for me.

First of all, this volume had the first 2 volumes, which caught me a bit by surprise. I have to say that I liked the second volume because we got to see more of the characters. For the majority of the book, if I had skipped one chapter or some pages, it wouldn't had made a difference, because it was just them recording their kids program.

I assumed the book would be a mix of the program, dark humour and the lives of the characters but it focused way too much on the program for my liking, and if it had been like that whilst still discussing other things, I wouldn't have care as much, but it was just not my cup of tea.

I appreciated volume 2 focusing more on the characters because we barely know them in the first volume, it's all about them working during the shoots.

I'm glad it got better towards the end, but as I said, it was not something I'd reread. I was bored at times and just didn't care if I got everything or not. It's a fun and very short book despite having two volumes, but I was just not into it.

Liked this more than I expected to! It's the story of a group of long-time friends who all work at a children's TV show, of which Uramichi is the reluctant star. His role is supposed to be to encourage physical fitness among kids, but instead he gives the WORST, darkest life advice every, telling the kids why being a grownup is terrible. It's dark humor but the characters have a lot of heart and I really got fond of them by the end.

I absolutely adored this dark comedy. The main character is super relatable. I think my favorite parts were the children's reactions to Uramichi-san and his monologues. As for appropriateness, this manga is definitely for older readers. Teens might enjoy some of the humor but the overall character designs and situations are aimed toward adults. Highly recommend!

Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan is a dark comedy about adulthood and growing up. The protagonist Uramichi is a 31-year-old children's show host who deals with depression and anxiety. He tries to cope with it by joking and just sucking it up and going through life. Other characters go through similar things but cope differently. The differences and dynamics between these characters make the manga such a fun read. This also applies to the kids and how they react to the pretty depressing things that are said by Uramichi.
I would give this manga a 4.5 because its humour is relatable and done uniquely.

Manga focuses on Uramichi, a young comedian and performer in a kids tv show whose personal life is not that great. He brings his pessimisic view into the daily life as a performer. It has a very specific kind of humour and you could say it's a slice of life series. Uramichi's dark humour was probably the only thing that made me keep reading because I loved it. My biggest issue? Kids. I don't like them and setting whole story around kid's show... I wasn't interested. Though if you like settings like this, you will love it.

I didn't have any problem with art. It was pleasant and nice to look at. There's an anime adaptation coming this year, so you might check manga first if you're interested. I am not sure if I'm gonna continune with this series or not, but it wasn't waste of time. It's not for me but I am sure there's someone who's gonna enjoy!

Uramichi is a 31-year old children’s TV host who leads physical exercises and teaches life lessons of how painful it is to be an adult. At the same time, he has to maintain his happy-go-lucky façade during his job. Of course, such a job doesn’t change his personality for the best as he is miserable and upset with his current lifestyle. It is not just Uramichi; we have two mascots and a singing duo who are in a similar situation but have problems of their own.

Before I give my review, I want to say that a lot of comedic manga usually goes over my head, as some of the jokes don't translate smoothly over to English. This manga, however, was hilarious without that setback. There were a lot of moments in the book where I had to pause because I busted up laughing. A lot of the humor is an adult's cynical view on aging and living life, which is perfect for me because I'm around the same age as the characters in the book. I also really enjoyed the art and I'm excited to see where the next volume goes with the story and characters' backgrounds.

Prose (Story): The life and times (and life advice) of Uramichi Oniisan, 31-year-old children's TV show co-host whose everyday message - to the little kids surrounding him in the studio, as well as those watching from home - remains constant every day, whether he's leading them in exercises or performing a song or skit: "Enjoy your life now, because it all sucks from here."

Don's (Review): Picture the "Blues Clues" guy if he somehow lost his anti-depressant meds a couple weeks ago; there is so much going on in this dark - and darkly funny - manga, both on the page and in-between the lines. At 31, Uramichi couldn't be more jaded; he's given up, and doesn't care who knows it, whether that's a pair of animal-costumed co-workers whose mouths and mistakes often get the bad end of his temper, or the singing male and female duo who also act as co-hosts on the children's show with Uramichi, whose songs are mostly about life only kicking you more when you're already down. Uramichi clearly has issues of depression and has given up on life already - his co-workers equally dysfunctional - yet with all the maudlin messages and sardonic humor, you can't help but care for Uramichi and the gang, even root for them, and there are also more than a few surprisingly funny moments here, often in the form of the hilarious, sometimes quite mature way the studio audience kids react to the trauma and drama of the adults performing (r trying to) before them. The artwork is excellent, helping to set up the dark humor and sarcasm, and by the end I was really rooting for Uramichi to get his groove back ... even as the story drops a few hints of surprises coming up for volume two that might hopefully turn him around. Fans of sarcasm and snarky humor, or those who've ever looked back on life (no matter the age) and wondered what the heck happened ... you'll get this, complete with some laugh-out-loud moments, and look forward to volume two. Others may want to pass, though I think you'd be missing out. Personally, it had to grow on me, initially - but once it did, I loved it. 4/5 stars

NOTE: I received a free ARC of this title from NetGalley and the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.

I’d seen screenshots of panels of Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan floating around the internet for a few months prior to getting my hands on this copy via NetGalley, and it instantly resonated with me. Uramichi Omota is a former gymnast who works as a host on a children’s television show, but he is the total antithesis of what you’d expect from someone in his position. He’s pessimistic and sarcastic, and probably one of the most relatable characters I’ve ever encountered.

What I really loved about Uramichi as a character is how matter of fact he is. He really tells it straight, even to the children appearing on his show. The children themselves are also extremely funny, and they’re like the antidote to Uramichi. They’re also very mature, and hearing the children say things which seem much older than their years is also very amusing.

Uramichi seems totally disillusioned with life, and so do his co-stars. I think this is really good to see and makes a great change from endlessly optimistic shounen protagonists, and as an older person (I’m actually the same age as Uramichi!), it makes the manga much more relatable to see someone who is dealing with everyday things but has become fed up with life – haven’t we all, especially in lockdown!

Uramichi manages to simultaneously be depressing and cynical, but at the same time the way he delivers his message and interacts with his co-stars is also whimsical and hilarious, so the tone of the manga manages to remain positive and upbeat despite the outlook of its characters.

Generally speaking, I’m not much of a fan of manga (or anime!) that are a series of skits or vignettes. I much prefer a good story arc, with a continuous plot. Whilst some chapters do reference back to other events, mostly Uramichi Oniisan spends a chapter on a different skit or event which are reasonably standalone. I feel like had it been more of a developing plot it would have given more chance for the comedy to escalate, but as it stands Uramichi Oniisan is still really funny and has plenty of laugh out loud moments.

By the end of the volume, some jokes do feel a bit well worn – things I was laughing heartily at at the beginning of the manga seemed a bit overdone the more things went on. That said, there are plenty of positive things going on to make Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan a really fun read.

This book is hard for me to describe. It has a lot of cynicism and dark humor but nothing about it is actually funny. Uramichi Oniisan is a children's tv host and is extremely tired of adult life and tells the kids on the show about this in a dark way. You get a view of the other faces of the show and what their life is like behind the scenes. Honestly, I didn't like it a whole lot but I can see how others could.

Ok, so the first chapter was entertaining. The next was ok, the third felt like you’d already read it and then it just continued from there.

The synopsis of Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan intrigued me and I think the idea is fun. The art style is good as well, but the story becomes repetitive quickly.

Uramichi teaches is life lessons deadpan to the kids, they are confused (shocked?) but get over it. It’s a wrap and then next show. The rest of the characters are equally as miserable in their job and everyone seems to loathe the TV Show they work on.

The humour just wasn’t me. Based on other reviews I’ve seen some readers love this series, so I think like comedy it’s very much about what humour works for the audience. I might not have liked it but someone else will.

CW: Depression, Burn Out, some Alcohol Usage

Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan is unusual fanfare when it comes to manga yet it is absolutely worth reading. The first volume of the manga introduces 31 year old Omota Uramichi, host of a children’s television host known to many as Uramichi Oniisan. Sure he leads the exercise segments for the show but he also lets the the little ones how how soul sucking real life can be for adults further down the line with timely placed comments about drinking and being sucker punched by God.

This manga is a dark comedy that plays upon pun after pun with quick quips and commentary on the entertainment business, adulthood and expectations and personalities. As elaborated in the afterword, in Japan it is commonplace for children’s television programing to have hosts to be young adults and thus be referred to as Oniisan and Oneesan--older brother and older sister. For readers in the Western World, specifically American, think ‘Blue’s Clues’ versus ‘Mister Rogers’.

The skits and shenanigans that Uramichi and co-workers: Utano and Iketeru, the female and male counterparts who handle the singing portions of the show and two costumed mascots/sidekicks (bear and rabbit) make for hilarious reading and a great way to wave away second hand embarrassment. The characters are the heart of this book and with volume two already out as of February 2021, you have time to trip over the jokes through and cringe at some of the situations that these working adults find themselves in. From failed female idols who are stuck in relationship with comedian boyfriend who just are NOT funny to the eccentric one at work who can’t keep a straight face and will laugh when told pervy limericks and puns, this manga works best when you find yourself caught off guard with the bizarre and quirky--which this book has much of.

I’d suggest for fans for Skull Faced Honda and maybe, Gintama.

Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan is hilarious and painfully relatable. It was so much fun to read but also shines a mirror to the soul crushing weight of modern society and working adulthood. The contrast between Uramichi's thoughts and the peppy upbeat atmosphere of the children's show and the character he plays is spectacular. It's some how hopeless, depressing yet hilarious in a bizarre yet honest way.

You honestly won't understand until you read it (which I recommend you do)! I laughed out loud all the time while reading but I also stopped to reflect on my own anxieties of adulthood and mourn the lost dreams and potential I had as a child.

The manga really resonates with you deeply and reflects a heaviness many people will understand and find amusement in the absurdity and tribulations of the mundanity and weariness of working to survive

Pretty short so I did not feel any real attachment to any of the characters but overall, it was a decent story.