I loved this book as much as the movie. It was a perfect book to have an relive the same feelings as watching Suzume for the first time all over again!

Thank you NetGalley for a chance to read this ARC in exchange for a review.

I absolutely loved the movie Suzume, so getting the chance to read this in advance made me so excited.
This was perfect, image by image exactly like the movie, it was like watching it all over again.

So I watched this a last year when the movie came out and I fell in love with the story right away. I'm so excited we are getting this manga adaptation as well because it really is such an incredible story. I mean a love story between a girl and a man who is trapped in a chair? obviously there is so much more to the story than that but if you put it that way it immediately draws people in to what to know more. I felt like even though i had watched the movie already and there wasn't any changes I was able to enjoy my time with this manga and pick up on the crumbs that were left to hint at the big reveal that I may have missed the first time around which was cool. I will certainly be picking this one up as well as the rest of the volumes when they release.

Thank you NetGalley for letting me read this for a review!

This manga is something I have wanted to read for a while. I haven't watched the film based on this yet but after reading I definitely will as soon as I can. Suzume lives in a small and quiet town, one day on her way to school she meets a man who is searching for something, intrigued but this she follows him and sees a freestanding single white door amongst a deserted area. She is enchanted and opens this door (I think we all would have) and this is the beginning of the adventure that follows this one innocent act. Disaster pours out and she then has to go with the man she met to close these doors that are opening up to save Japan.

The art in this book is beautiful, easy to follow and really helps you to see the minor details of the story that might not be explained in dialogue. The plot of this is also very interesting with the doors but we also get to learn about Suzume and her past which makes you fall in love with her more with each chapter. There are a lot of really fun characters that we are introduced to that I am looking forward to seeing more of in the series.

I found the story a bit fast paced, there were parts where I thought I had missed a page which is the only thing I would critique. Whilst we do follow the story I wish it were a bit more fleshed out, hopefully this will be the case in later volumes. I did really enjoy this manga though and I will definitely continue the story as it drew me in enough to want to know more and root for the characters.

I watched the movie recently and absolutely loved it, so when I saw the first installment of the manga version on NetGalley, I just had to request it! The art is amazing and the story is almost identical to the movie with a few small changes here and there. Not sure about the choice of the end point for the mange but otherwise really enjoyed this!

In this first volume of the Suzume manga we explore the story from the film through the illustrations of Denki Amashima. The first pages are these beautiful color illustrations; I really enjoyed Amashima’s art style and felt like it really captured the characters well. The character interactions in the manga were handled well and felt like there was more breathing room to get to know them in this format and the still images could really express the feeling of abandonment and loss in a different way from the film. The pacing at times felt a bit abrupt in its transitions but for those who love the movie and want to explore the story in a different way this is a beautiful depiction. I really love this story and am interested to read the rest am excited for the next volume!

Highly recommend for fans of the film and for those looking for a story exploring loss and human connection with humor, love, and hope.

Thank you very much to NetGalley and the publisher. I received an advance review copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

As a fan of the anime "Your Name," I eagerly sought out the "Suzume" manga, and I'm delighted to say it exceeded my high expectations! The artwork is stunning, with each page alive with vibrant colors that enhance the narrative. The color pages added an extra dimension to my enjoyment. What made my experience even more special is that I hadn't seen the movie, allowing me to enjoy the story with fresh eyes, making it feel all the more magical. It's a tale full of wonder and excitement, beautifully balanced with cozy moments that provide comfort. "Suzume" isn't just a story; it's an enchanting adventure that captivated me from start to finish.

Likeable characters and an intriguing plot. The first few pages of color were nicely done.

The book has some funny moments but I felt it was moving way too fast in the beginning. Compared to the movie there is way less transitional elements so the scene changes feel abrupt and it's a bit hard to understand the plot if you haven't already seen the movie.

Did I request this immediately after watching the movie on Netflix? Yes, yes I did.

Did I already decide it was a 5 star read before even opening it?, Yes, yes I did.

And I wasn't wrong! Definitely worth the read, and c'mon it's a Makoto Shinkai movie too, it's perfection x 1000

Suzume by Makoto Shinkai, Denki Amashima (illustrator) is a manga based on the animation Suzume no Tojimari by Makoto Shinkai.

We follow the story of Suzume, who one day encounters a mysterious young man named Souta, who is searching for a certain door. Curious, Suzume follows him and discovers an old, magical door standing alone in ruins. When she opens it, she accidentally unleashes a disaster linked to a supernatural world on the other side of the door.

The manga is a mix of fantasy, adventure, and coming-of-age themes. I enjoyed it a lot and will definitely be reading the next volume. Also, I have to watch the anime now! 😍

Many thanks to NetGalley for providing me an e-ARC in exchange for a review.

I like the art style and that the beginning is in color. Very intrigued by the story, it's not at all what I expected. Will definitely go on reading.

Ich habe mich über das Buch sehr gefreut. Es ist nicht nur fließend zum lesen sondern auch sehr spannend.

I have a special place in my heart for Makoto Shinkai's films. However, "Suzume" is one I have yet to have the opportunity to watch. I have read a bit of and enjoyed the manga adaptation of "Your Name" (one of Makoto Shinkai's films). So I was so excited to see Suzume Vol.1 by Makoto Shinkai with art by Denki Amashima on Net Galley. I jumped at the chance to read it and finally experience the story. I am so invested in these characters. I can already tell this series is going to break me.

The characters and the story set up several themes that I think will carry through the series. Themes of abandonment and letting go that tie into the overarching theme of loss. However despite these darker themes there is also humor and hope. The characters work so hard and have already grown so much. Honestly this story is shaping up to be both heartbreaking and bittersweet. I just want to state here before I continue. As I said above, I've not watched the film so please don't ruin the story for me.

Overall, Suzume Vol.1 was a good read with beautiful are and unconventional characters. Who knew a chair could be so expressive? I loved the way this manga ended with a cliffhanger that left me on the edge of my seat. I'm so excited for volume two. I wonder if any of the side characters will reappear later in the story?

It is a fascinating story. I was hooked from the beginning—unique premise and loveable characters. I liked the pacing. I've read it in one day. It made me want to watch the movie.

I just finished reading it in no time—it was such an engaging story that I couldn’t put it down. I had no idea there was a manga version of the movie until now, which was a pleasant surprise. Following Suzume and Souta’s adventure was not only fun but also incredibly heartwarming. Their journey was filled with moments that made me smile and feel deeply connected to the characters. The blend of excitement and emotion throughout the story kept me hooked from start to finish. Discovering this new dimension of the story through the manga made the experience even more enjoyable.

Thank you Netgalley for the e-arc!

I really enjoyed this manga. Very likeable characters, interesting plot and good illustrations. A lot of funny moments and some emotional ones as well. I haven't seen the movie yet but now I want to! I'll also be anxiously waiting for part 2 of the manga.

Suzume meets a stranger, Souta, who is searching for a ruin. Later, she decides to follow him and they discover a magical door that leads to other portals and the keystone.

Suzume and Souta, who had been cursed into the form of a chair, team up to search for the keystone and close the door. This leads to a wild chase, during which Suzume and Souta meet and befriend new people.

This is a magical and adventurous story; it has some funny moments. The illustrations are beautiful. I’m excited to see what will happen next in Suzume and Souta’s journey and where it will take them.

This is a wholesome and magically roadtrip story of a young girl accidentally discovering a whole new world because she helped a stranger.

I find this author to be so uniquely imaginative. He's truly unafraid of going with the most bizarre ideas, giving little to no explanations up front, and taking the audience on a journey full of warmth and whimsy and all around goodness, in the midst of chaos. I'm left wanting for more of it.

I watched the film before reading the manga, I was a little confused at first about which came first. Turns out they started somewhat at the same time, but this manga came out first and the film (which tells the full story) came out later. I'm excited to get my hands on volume 2 to experience this full story in a different format again!

Suzume, vol. 1
Genre: Fiction, Fantasy (Manga).
Rating: ★★★ (3/5)

I thank NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for providing me with an advanced reader copy (ARC) of this book in return for an honest review.
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"Suzume" is the story of seventeen-year-old Suzume, who meets a strange young man looking for something. When she decides to follow him to some ruins, her destiny will be linked to his, and they will travel throughout Japan in search of a "key", an enigmatic cat.

Personally, I had consumed Makoto Shinkai's work before, both in films (e.g. Kimi No Na Wa) and in his novels (e.g. She And Her Cat). That's why, when I found this volume, I decided to read it before watching the movie. I wouldn't say I was disappointed, but I think it left me a little indifferent. Although I know that the first volume is always in charge of the worldbuilding and the presentation of its characters, I feel that I have not been able to delve much into the story. However, I read it in a very short time, and I think it could improve in later volumes, so I am not closed to the idea of ​​continuing the story.

Recommended for Makoto Shinkai fans, fantasy lovers, and probably cat enjoyers, too.

Thank you to NetGalley for my e-arc of this.
I was so excited to get this and read it as the movie was such a special experience/memory for me. It did not disappoint! I loved that the art style was kept in line with the style of the movie and that they didn't change up the plot too much. However, I think for someone who has read the book and watched the movie, the graphic novel was a little choppy and cut out some of the transitional information from scene to scene. I will absolutely be buying a physical copy of this and be collecting the series when they are released into the wild in September 2024!
I highly recommend all versions of this story.