Absolutely love this manga that actually got turned into an anime movie. The movie was fantastic and gave me studio ghibli vibes. The crazy adventure that these characters go on is so wild and crazy that you just have to read it. Fun for all ages and has a wonderful meaning behind it. Plus the main male lead turns into a cute chair and there is an adorable talking cat. Loved this and highly recommend to anyone who likes reading manga.

This is an interesting story, there are these doors that a big scary worm comes out of. A man who is trying to stop it and a girl who can see the worms. After a mishap, they end up going on an adventure together to close these doors and make sure they don't open again. Such an interesting story with a lot of different characters along the way. Can't wait for the next book.

A very beautiful and interesting storyline. The artwork is wonderful.
How would you feel if you suddenly had the responsibility in saving your country and world by having a key and a talking chair?
Following Suzume on her adventure was fun and also emotional. It's not only to save everyone, but also in the end maybe find answers to some questions.

Thank you to Kodansha Comics and NetGalley for the arc!

I watched the film when it was out in cinemas and loved it, so to stumble across Vol 1 of the English manga on here was a real treat. It's very interesting to be able to compare the two, their differences and similarities. Daijin comes across just as sweet and sassy on the page as he does on screen. I wish it didn't end midway through one of the character pit-stops, but I understand with the pacing it had to end there. Very much looking forward to reading Vol 2 & 3!

A high-schooler sees a mysterious stranger on her way to school and stops to help him - and so begins a madcap journey of a God in a cat's body, being turned into a literal chair, and trying to stop Japan being ravaged by earthquakes. A fun and humorous story, with a very deep underlying message about loss and the world we live in.

4.5/5

I really enjoy Shinkai's stories and it's great the movies are made into these three part manga series. Suzume is the manga version of Shinkai's newest movie. Oddly enough these versions actually work and are coherent, which is hard to do, since jamming the movies into three books isn't easy. Suzume lost her mom and now lives with her aunt. She meets this older guy called Souta trying to find a door and of course she helps. Except she releases the god that protects the door and it takes the form of a cat and now hell is about to break loose. Oh, and the cat turns Souta into Suzume's chair from her childhood. The whole thing is so different and interesting. I love it how the manga moves like a train and wraps the story well in every panel. Also, the chair is cute!

This is a good version of the movie that I also liked. The art looks wonderful and the length is good for those not so much into manga. We need more shorter series. This manga works for everyone basically and that's great. It packs the movie into a tight packet and still it's not just retelling the story. Points for that.

This is the manga for the movie Suzume, by the same writer and director of the anime movie Your Name.

The art is by a different artist, so you can kind of see that the style is different from the movie, but the story is the same. A girl named Suzume meets a mysterious man who asks for directions, and after leading him to an abandoned onsen, she goes back for him and sees a giant worm causing an earthquake.

The premise is kind of crazy as I write it, but so far it’s a charming story with good people and Suzume isn’t just along for the ride, but seems to have her own reasons and strong determination for helping the man. Would recommend if you liked Your Name or heartwarming anime movies with some danger.

To be honest, so far I think the anime is actually made better than the mange. Nevertheless it's an interesting story with unique characters!

I went to the cinema the day of the movies release and loved it, so I was very excited to see its being turned into a manga series.

This was a lot of fun to read, I think I would have preferred some harsher lines and changing up some of the formats for the panels but over all I think it carried over a lot of key elements and plot points of the film.

As someone who enjoyed the movie a decent amount, I obviously had a good time with this! I liked the art and thought that this was a good adaptation of the movie. It's a bit hard to judge the plot of this, since it's really only a third of the overall story, but so far I am having a good time. Super excited to read the next volume when it comes out this fall!

I read this book through NetGalley.

Thank you NetGalley, Kodansha Comics, Vertical Comics, Makoto Shinkai, and Denki Amashima for providing me with an early copy of Suzume Volume 1.

I have not seen the movie, so I went into this volume blind.

Volume 1 of the Suzume is a lighthearted, at times comical (a man is turned into a chair) manga, that foreshadows a deeper, heavier story waiting in the next volumes. This manga centers around a high school girl, Suzume, and a "Closer" named Souta. Souta travels Japan searching for magic doors to close in order to prevent disasters (mudslides, earthquakes, etc.).

The pacing in this volume is a bit jittery. At the beginning, we're following Suzume as she's running around, so while the fast pace makes sense, it left me a bit confused at times. This is only volume 1, so I can't say how all of the little stories around the main goal will factor in. My only real concern is Souta's age (it isn't revealed, but he does act older) if there happens to be any actual romance (not just a crush) between the two leads.

Overall, it's a quick, enjoyable read.

I have seen Suzume online and I loved every second of it. Having this in reading format makes me so happy and again loved every moment. Such a great manga.

I found the art to be well done and the storyline to be well-crafted. This manga really hooked me in from the start and I can’t wait to continue on with this series. Additionally, this has made me want to search up where I can watch the movie version.

I really enjoyed the banter between Suzume and Souta. And the twins, they were so cute!

I want to thank Kodansha Comics and NetGalley for allowing me to receive this title as an ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kodansha Comics, Vertical Comics, Makoto Shinkai, and Denki Amashima (artist) for the opportunity to read Suzume Volume 1 in exchange for an honest review.

I haven't watched the movie yet. Reading this is definitely pushing me to do so. Suzume is such a cute story! I can't keep a straight face anytime I see this 3 legged chair acting all serious on screen.

overall, its not an overly serious story. You can mindlessly give it a read and still understand the key points.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kodansha Comics, Vertical Comics, Makoto Shinkai, and Denki Amashima (artist) for the opportunity to read Suzume Volume 1 in exchange for an honest review.

This is the first of three volumes to complete the manga adaptation of Shinkai's novel and film of the same name, Suzume.

Suzume is a high school girl who gets mixed up with Souta, a door closer. They are the only one's who can see the giant worm that tries to break through the various doors, causing massive earthquakes. If it fully succeeds in escaping from a door, it could destroy Japan. Suzume, having accidentally removed the keystone from the door in her hometown, must not replace the keystone to keep the doors close. Without the keystone, the worm can easily wiggle its way out into society.

The translation and writing choices are slightly different to fit the medium, and the reader gets a bit of a glimpse at Souta's thoughts where I believe the film wasn't quite so expressive. I really like the adapted artwork, possibly even more so than the animation, which is usually the opposite for me. There is something fun about the stylistic choices the artist makes, especially when it comes to facial expressions.

A great adaptation and first volume to yet another tale from master storyteller Makoto Shinkai.

"Suzume" follows the story of a teen girl who accidentally messes with a portal that lets out giant earthquake causing worms. In order to put things right, she goes on an adventure across Japan with a man turned sentient chair to find the keystone who can permanently close all the doors and stop the chaos she has unwittingly started.

This story is great! Super creative, in the magical realism genre. The artwork is really detailed and the story makes it clear what is going on. The biggest thing I would say is, just watch the movie. The story is the exact same, but is even more special in the movie due to it being in color, with voice acting. I also think this should have just been combined into one large novel instead of breaking the story up into 2 or 3 novels.

I highly recommend "Suzume" to YA and fantasy readers. It's a unique and fast paced adventure that anyone can enjoy!

4/5 stars

5 stars. I can't believe this gem is released! I was a pretty big fan of the movie. The colors are beautiful. The style is a bit unusual.

I think this is a faithful adaptation of the film, the art is well done and easy to follow. I liked the storyline as well when I watched the movie, so I already knew I'd enjoy that aspect. I think so far the manga adaptation is doing a great job in its execution.

*I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.*

I know there is a film adaption of this manga and since I wasn't sure if I should watch it or not and saw that this book was available on NetGalley I decided to just give it a try.

The idea is very unique and interesting, especially as we not only have doors that led to somewhere completely else but also ruin stones that take form when one touches them. I think that the cat in this manga is drawn very good, like the different colour patterns and detail for the eyes. The other characters were drawn quite good too. We got to know lots of characters and they were all kind of Suzume's and Souta's journey and helped her out. The twins were quite funny.

Only thing I really disliked was that one scene where Souta was sleeping and instead of waking him up normally she got the idea of kissing him. If they wouldn't have such a great age gap (teenager and adult) I would have found it funny, but that moment was rather weird and not something I would have liked to read. To be honest their whole relationship seemed a bit out of place, especially how they met and how he just tries to get rid of her and she doesn't stop. I never understood that concept of anime characters getting out of nowhere the desire to help and be pushy about it and run away from home 'cause an adventure is waiting for them.



End note/Final thoughts:

Thank you Kodansha Comics for the advanced reader copy of Suzume Vol. 1 by Makoto Shinkai and Denki Amashima.



Started the book: 29. June 2024
Finished the book: 29. June 2024
Wrote the review: 29. June 2024

i loved this movie and the manga adaptation is just as beautiful! i was sucked back in by the first page!

If you are familiar with Suzume, this first instalment will bring you back into its curious world.
If you are not familiar, this is a great start.
Judging by where this book ended, we will have at least a second and perhaps a third instalment?
The art style is amazing.
The plot and the concept are 4.5 stars.
Suzume is 5 stars herself.
The twins are 100/5 stars.