First of all I want to thank netgalley for providing this manga The story tells us the life of Toah, a young descendant of Noah, however we are told that instead of animals having climbed into the ark, here animates rise, magical beings, who cause chaos wherever they go. These have been released so it is your duty to lock them up again. I came to this manga because of the design since it reminded me of fairy tail, and it did not disappoint me, even though it is an introductory volume, to get to know the character, it clarifies many things, and leaves you intrigued to know what else will happen, and I want to continue reading, I don't want to reveal too much since there are spoilers, but at least I'm not expecting how the animas managed to escape, it was omg. I totally recommend it, I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars

This manga was very interesting the magic system and the concepts were based off of Noah’s Ark, and I thought it was quite interesting, especially for a comic, and the way everything interacted with each other. I will definitely be reading more as I think this could be a really good series and I would definitely want to read more of this artist previous work as he has a really fun and original art style. I did love the concept of this story and I think it was quite original. I also love the character arcs and the creatures that were in it so I’ll definitely read more from this author going forward and I would hundred percent recommend people to read this

A twist on Noah's Ark, Toah is on a quest to save the world from total destruction. Creatures known as Anima have escaped from Noah's book of spells and are causing havoc all over the world. It's up to Toah to catch them and seal them back inside the pages.
A fairly standard adventure manga with a little twist on the biblical story. It reminds me of the Fairy Tail series or Black Clover with the art style. A bit repetitive and lacking in dialogue, the action sequences are well done. Spunky and energetic characters are sure to catch your eye in this quick-paced action manga.

This was a good start for a manga series and I may just keep checking it out as Volumes are released.

Art style was a 3.5 out of 5 for me. I avidly really enjoyed the story. Wasn't sure at first with the Bible aspects, but I think it was done in a really interesting and respectful way. The sibling bond at the end and then trying to rescue eachother really pulled me in. I'll be interested in reading the next volume to see where toah's journey takes him.

4.5/5

OH THIS WAS GOOD
I read the author had to go through hell to get this work published and I have no idea why it took so long for this to have a home because I found it so refreshing and addicting.

It does resemble a lot Sakura, but it has a darker atmosphere and the story is in fact different in the end. It's the idea that is basically the exact same, but honestly it doesn't bother me too much.

I read it in a blink of an eye and I hope V2 will be released soon or it will be possible to get it somehow somewhen soon, because I really took the story at heart and I need to know what happenes next.

"Toah's Ark" Volume 1 by Kenshiro Sakamoto was a pleasant surprise.

I like the way it uses the Noah's Ark story as a re-telling to launch a new story. From the opening color page, the reader knows that the familiar will be a little different and I was good with that.

Toah is a young man who appears to be on a journey with a talking pidgeon named "J". He carries a book called "The Ark" from which he reads principles. They come across a town that is being ruined and they surmise that it is the work of an 'anima'. Quickly, they run into a young girl named Ripple who is being harassed by two large beings who want her to eat an apple and go to church. Toah and J help her and learn more about the town.

Each chapter is called a "Verse" and the opening verses are episodic in that it is a contained story within the greater story. I don't mind episodic chapters as long as they relate pertinent information in world and character building and this is the case here. The verse 1 is a contained verse whereas verse 2 and 3 are like a Part 1 and Part 2, which then leads to the most intriguing part of the volume which is Toah's backstory about him and his twin sister.

The pacing in the first half is just a tad slow in that it is familiar territory of young hero and his sidekick on a journey, but once the backstory kicks in, it really picks up the pace and the stakes for Toah's journey becomes clear. It is really well done and makes me want to read further.

If the storytelling had remained within the scope of the first 3 verses, it would be enjoyable visually and as a simple story. The art is pleasant and the paneling makes for easy reading, but I think it was a good that the backstory is brought in as I got more invested in the story. It took it from an easy 3 star to a solid 4-star read.

Toah’s Ark is a new manga series about a boy named Toah on his mission to rid the world of evil creatures called Anima and save humanity from the danger and trouble they cause.

The concept of this manga is familiar, but adds some fresh twists that keep the plot exciting. The character and Anima design is unique and very detailed. I appreciate that we got so much backstory in Volume One, so that we can be thrown right into the story and better understand the characters’ motivations.

Overall this was really enjoyable and I’d highly recommend this to fans of manga like Demon Slayer or Jujutsu Kaiden.

Thank you to NetGalley, Europe Comics, and Kenshiro Sakamoto for the opportunity to read this manga in exchange for an honest review.

This story follows a far down descendant of Noah (yes, the Noah from Noah's Ark). A slight misconception from the original tale, Toah does not gather animals for the Ark, but anima, evil spirits that once tried to flood the world. Noah had originally placed them in his book, the "Ark" or the "Chest of the Covenant" to save the world. The anima have escaped (or been let loose from the Ark...you'll see!) and continue to rain evil upon the world, corrupting innocent souls. It is now Toah's job to hunt them down and capture them in the Ark.

His sister has done something awful to entangle herself with the anima, and while lesser anima cause problems here and there, it is Toah's quest to find the four anima kings, the royal elements, and capture them. Though cliché, the four gods are used as the four elements (phoenix, tiger, tortoise, and dragon) as often seen in many anime and manga as they are a main aspect of Eastern culture and mythology. The rendering of them in this manga are fantastic!

A bit of a convoluted story at first, but when you read, you'll end up rolling with it. The art is fun and the manga has a shounen feel to it. A good adventure story with promise ahead.

(Also, this would make for a really fun video game!)

tl;dr
A very comfortable shonen action series marked by fun art and some extremely cool design choices.

Thoughts
The story of how this got published feels like it could already be a series unto itself. Although it's written by Japanese manga-ka Kenshiro Sakamoto (known for Buster Keel), this was originally published in French by publishing company KANA. That's got nothing to do with the story, and it still reads from right to left like traditional manga, but I just found that fascinating on its own.

Anyway, on to the actual series. I was hit by a wave of warm nostalgia when I read this. Toah's Ark hits all the highlights of a solid shonen series from the naughts. A cheerful, unassuming hero travels from one town to the next fighting monsters with the aid of a powerful monster at his side, and we cycle through a series of touching vignettes of various one-off characters while we do. I didn't realize how much I wanted to read a story like this again until this book fell into my hands. The flashback chapter at the end and a final sketch hint that a much bigger plot will come into play soon, but for this first volume, we're still getting to know everyone. Toah is a fun lead: well-meaning, spunky, dedicated to justice, and hopelessly goofy. His sidekick Joker has some very fun design elements, including a scarf that just begs to be cosplayed.

From the cover, it's hard not to compare the style to Hiro Mashima's work, especially when you learn that Sakamoto-san also worked on a Fairy Tail spinoff manga. However, the interior artwork is much more unique. Art is really solid, moving between bold lines and soft thinner strokes when necessary. As the title implies, a lot of imagery and ideas are lifted from the Biblical Old Testament (the evil apple is especially cool-looking), but there's a mix of other world religion in here as well including references to Greek mythology and the Four Auspicious Beasts popular in East Asian culture.

Overall, recommended for anyone looking for a shonen series featuring a likable lead, intriguing design elements, and fun art.

Toah's Ark is a new manga that tells the story of Noah's(from the bible) descendant, Toah. This is illustrated in classic manga style and follows the young hero, Toah, who has to fight the anima to save his sister, Pandora. In this first installment, you get to see Toah's origin story as well as a couple of his battles with the anima.

I absolutely loved this manga! It follows the same tropes as a lot of manga, where you've got this hero boy who much save the world one battle at a time. In the past, a man called Noah collected all the evil anima(spirits) in the land and trapped them in a book. Toah is now on a similar journey to trap all the anima since they have recently escaped and taken over the spirit of his sister. He has an anima companion, "J" who helps his in his fight against evil.

I thought this manga was so witty (Toah has no sense of direction and often ends up in the strangest of places) and the illustrations were so detailed. I would love to continue on with the series as it continues to get released, and would love to watch it in anime form if that ever were to happen. I highly recommend this book to lovers of manga, and think it could be targeted towards both the teen and adult demographic.

5/5 stars
Thank you to netgalley for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review!