A very fun quirky short manga by the amazing creator of "Your Name". The dynamic between the two main character is to die for and the art is just gorgeous. A very interesting plot of a young girl exploring a world beyond time and place. Looking forward to read the next volume as well.

The premise for Suzume sounds really interesting, but I feel like the execution is kind of lacking. Like a C lot of anime plots, Suzume meets a handsome stranger that she knows nothing about and decides to follow him blindly into an adventure. We know nothing about this guy and we don’t end up knowing anything by the end of the first volume but it’s a common trope so I was willing to roll with that one. So there is a magical world that only grumpy hot guy, Souta, can see and now without explanation, so can Suzume. Again, completely standard so I’ll go with it. That’s about all we get to know. There are some other things that happen fast without explanation that I don’t want to spoil.

However, you know what does get a majority of the time, interacting with random characters on the adventure that you’ll probably never see again. The biggest problem is that the things that need explained aren’t, and the mundane that aren’t exciting drag too long. Also, I don’t know if it’s because I’m older than when I originally got into anime & manga and liked it in my teens, but the whole story ands how the charters react is really unbelievable. Everyone is way too trusting and unrealistic just to add to the story. Suzume is a little bit of an insipid love struck idiot. I normally like female based manga, but this one just isn’t it.

Note: This would be fine in a middle school library. A few swear words but no situations that aren’t G rated. Maybe at 40 I’m just not the intended audience.

Absolutely gorgeous art in this new manga series inspired by one of my favourite anime films Suzume. If you enjoy whimsical manga and lovely artwork, or if you were a fan of the film I highly recommend this for you.

The art is great and the story flows smoothly, but it isn't my cup of tea. It was certainly worth trying.

Vertical Comics was kind enough to provide me with an advanced reading copy via Netgalley for an honest review.

The cover is pretty. The whole manga was fun to read! It was clear, the graphics are nice. It was an easy ready, I enjoyed it a lot

I have not seen the movie this manga was adapted from yet, but the illustrations were remarkably well done. I was a bit thrown off in the beginning, when Suzume quickly oscillates between school and the abandoned spa. I imagine in the movie, this is a more seamless transition. That being said, the inclusion of Suzume's past filtering into the present made it a really intriguing read. At first, I wasn't particularly interested in the stranger or the door, but I wanted to know what had happened to Suzume as a child. As I continued reading, I became more invested. I think I might have enjoyed it more if I had seen the movie first, but it was still very well done.

I was excited to see that, just like "Your Name," this title has been adapted into a manga series. While some of the striking visual elements from the film are inevitably lost in this format, I wholeheartedly recommend it as a way to revisit and relive the story.
I found the first volume to be quite enjoyable. The manga provides a closer look at the characters' expressions and presents the plot in a more detailed and linear way compared to the film.
For fans of the movie who are considering whether to pick up the manga, keep in mind it doesn’t add any new info—it’s mostly just another way to experience the same tale. So, if you skip it, you’re not missing out on anything major. It's more like reading the sketch of the movie.

thanks netgalley for the free ebook copy of the English translation of this manga, this is an honest review. I believe the manga in English will be officially publish on sep 24 of this year.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I requested this book because I loved the anime movie Suzume that came out a couple years ago. It is one of the most beautiful stories I've seen in a long time. I thought maybe this would build off of the movie, but it truly is the exact same story. Volume 1 goes to about the first third of the movie. The artwork is very good in the book, but I think I would prefer to watch the movie instead of read this manga, personally.

When I picked this up, I didn't realize it was a manga adaptation of the movie. I haven't watched the movie, and I've only seen trailers and random clips, so I can't fully compare the two just yet. A plucky teenager named Suzume accidentally meets a handsome stranger on the way to school, and it leads to her going on an adventure of a lifetime. The plot pacing for the first volume is a bit off. It starts off slow and slowly ramps up, but somewhere in the middle, it feels like the pace just slams to a stop before jerkily starting up again. I assume this pacing works better in the movie, but again, can't compare. I really adored the art, however. The art was honestly the high point of this story for me!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

I absolutely adored this! 5/5 stars! I love this story? And I knew I had to read this after watching the film!

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review this arc.

I loved following Suzume’s and Souta’s journey. Overall a sweet little manga I enjoyed all the characters. Can’t wait to watch the movie now.

One of my favorite anime movies 😍 It feels like experiencing the story for the first time all over again. The art is great and captures the story perfectly.

**review copy provided by NetGalley but I would’ve bought this.

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This is a very cute little manga. A little weird in concept, I'm not sure I liked the object of choice, but it works. I enjoy the concepts presented in it, And it gives me a very Inuyasha vibe which is always a good thing. It starts off like a typical Shojo So you know exactly what you're getting into. I like the character design, but I wish the MFC had a little bit more nuance to her. It will be interesting to keep learning about the MMC as we go since we don't really get a lot from him in this one.

I am definitely looking forward to book 2!

The movie is 3.5 for me and since it's the same with the movie, this also is 3.5.

It's a fast read since I already saw the movie, I was able to grasp the plot quickly.

I think it's a very faithful adaptation of the movie from what I remember.

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📚Suzume Vol. 1 #manga

Thanks to @netgalley for providing me with a copy of this manga💕

Rating- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

My review💌- Do I even need to say anything about this one? I think the manga readers and #anime watchers know about the beauty of this book already 😍

I loved EVERYTHING about this anime and manga. The graphics, the animation- everything was so beautiful ❤️ I'll admit I wasn't big on anime before my friend convinced me to watch one and now I (secretly) enjoy a lot of them🤭 #suzume is honestly one of my favourite anime movies ever💕✨

Thank you to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for this e-ARC of Suzume Vol 1!

I was familiar with "Suzume" when the movie initially premiered, but I never had the opportunity to watch it. However, upon seeing the ARC available, I eagerly requested it.

The art style in "Suzume" is absolutely breathtaking. The translation is superbly done, capturing the characters' banter in a way that feels both natural and engaging. The story itself is fascinating, with a compelling narrative that left me wanting to learn more about the origins of Suzume, Souta, Daijin, and the mysterious doors.

I was thoroughly entertained throughout the entire volume. The pacing is perfect, keeping the reader hooked from start to finish. I, for one, will definitely be watching the film now, as I'm eager to discover what happens next.

I highly recommend this to fans of magical realism and fantasy manga. "Suzume" is a captivating read that should not be missed!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this e-ARC!

I didn’t watch the movie but I heard good things about it. I’m really enjoying it so far, the characters are enjoyable and the story is great.

They did not just info dump on us as well but reveal the backstory slowly.

Loved the art as well! This made me want to watch the movie now!

I watched the movie maybe 2 weeks before reading this and loved it. When I saw this on net galley I knew I really wanted to see how it compared. I think I like this format a bit better than the movie, but both are 4.5 stars for me. In the movie, it felt more comedic, but in this format, I felt more of an emotional connection to each of the characters. I was hoping to get a little bit more of a story for the side characters, but that doesn't seem like it's going to happen. I'm a little bummed about it, since these side characters clearly have stories of their own, but not too disappointed. All in all, Suzume is a touching, deep, and fun adventure about healing from trauma and Suzume finding where she fits in this world. The characters are all so very charming, the story is instantly intriguing, and the art is stunning. For anyone with a troubled past looking to find the beauty in healing and the world at large, I highly recommend this magical story.

Great graphic novel, illustrations are gorgeous and I already plan to read book two when it comes out which is high praise indeed from me. I am not what I would call an avid graphic novel reader but I’m glad that I took the opportunity to read this on netgalley but difficult to read in net galley shelf app