One of the greatest classic ever reworked into a manga format! It was beautifully drawn and well crafted. This is for any lover of the classic or those who wanted a visual to make it easier to read. This became in my opinion even more entertaining than reading the original classic.

I would genuinely give this as a gift to someone who wants to explore the classic book or has a fond love for it already. Even though I knew the story, it was wonderfully done and made me want to continue reading.

Bringing classics or folklore into a manga opens doors to a new audience and I am a huge fan of that. Expanding audiences to reading and exploring and continuing the education and tales of these classics for years to come.

This is very easy to follow as well and I believe a vast majority of age groups could enjoy this manga, it was easier to understand/ follow compared to the original text. Very well done! I look forward to other adaptations of classic tales.

Oh man, it’s been a few years since I last read “Romeo & Juliet,” and obviously I remember the main framework of the story and the characters, but there’s small details that slide away, so reading it again just reminds and refreshes the story for me.

The older I get, the more I truly believe that this is absolutely NOT a romantic story. Even when I first read this back in my high school days, I didn’t find it to be all that romantic. It’s a three-day love story that ends with so much death, which is terrible. Juliet is a couple weeks away from her 14th birthday, and Romeo is 16 years old. And they are both so dang dramatic.

Frankly, many of the characters make dramatic leaps to the worst possible scenario any time something comes up. Oh, so Romeo is banished from Verona…of course Romeo wishes he was dead because now he’ll be separated from his new bride FOREVER!!!! Why not just have Juliet pack a bag and leave town too? Nope, let’s not even discuss things rationally. We just jump to conclusions and react wildly.

Oh, Juliet’s parents want her to marry County Paris in a couple days (when she’s already secretly married to Romeo). Do we just take them to the church and there with Friar Lawrence, tell them the truth to avoid being forced into a second marriage? NO, that would be RIDICULOUS! Instead, let’s take a vial of liquid that will simulate death, so that we can smuggle Juliet from her family’s crypt and take her to her banished husband.

This is definitely a story that is all about lack of communication and miscommunication. What I will absolutely say is that I loved the manga adaptation. Since “Romeo & Juliet” is a play, there isn’t really description of the scenery, and since the manga is all about art as well as story, we get to see what the characters are doing and where they’re having these conversations. It’s beautiful to look at.

I will say, that this adaptation gives pretty much the entirety of the original spoken text in speech bubbles, so it is one of the truest adaptations I’ve read from Manga Classics, because you know that some of them have to reduce down the loquaciousness and verbosity of the characters. The only thing this adaptation is missing is the scene directions from the play, and you get to see that through the movement in the art.

This read quite quickly. I thought the art was stunning. And I’m glad to revisit a story that I’ve read many times, and that I’ve read and seen many adaptations of over the years. It made for a good time.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read a free copy of this manga in exchange for my honest opinion.

I always adore reading any of the Manga Classics series, and Romeo and Juliet was no exception! The humor in this manga was OFF THE CHARTS! I truly feel like Shakespeare's comedic elements were captured in this manga, as well as the sorrowful ending. The art style was beautiful as always, I especially love the color panels. I also found it quite funny that Romeo's artistic depiction was in line with almost every other anime "sad boy", and the wetnurse's depiction was hilarious as well. Overall, another well done classic adaptation done in the manga style! This is probably the one I felt aligned best with the original author's voice, as well.

Phew! I was never a classic girlie but I do love manga. I’m glad Udon Entertainment made this manga so i can still follow the story without getting confused with the old English type of writing.

This work is loyal to W. Shakespeare’s work and is a great read for lovers of classics who want a dash of something else, particularly in manga form. I also adored the oldie manga style. it was so nostalgic to see and I think is very fitting for translated works turned into manga such as this!

This is a great version of Romeo and Juilet and some of the pictures make me giggle as they do little funny and cute pictures to show what is going on. Out of all of the versions of this story this is by far one of my favorites.

This manga offers a stunning interpretation of Romeo and Juliet. It brilliantly preserves the original story and language while elevating the experience with its breathtaking graphics. The illustrations are truly captivating, and I adore them immensely.

I have always loved the tragic story of Romeo and Juliet. I loved this reimagine to the tragic play. The art was beautiful as well as the story. I would love more titles like this. Im enjoying this manga classic series.

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The manga seems to make the story of Romeo and Juliet come alive.
The illustrations are beautiful and heart touching. I really enjoyed reading it.

While I'm not a fan of the original story (sorry, but teens dying because of love ain't it for me), I LOVED reading this graphic novel/manga retelling. The graphics were beautiful and truly added something to the medium. Often, people hate retellings because the original is better, but this truly gave it new life and provides another way to enjoy the same story. 10/10!

Manga Classics: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare:
I tried reading the book many times but could not finish it. I ended up not finishing the book.

I enjoyed this comic version of one of my favourite Shakespeare plays. Definitely one that you actually have to read a physical copy of to truly enjoy the experience!!!!

On a device, it's challenging to follow through the material as it is in reverse. This could possibly best be enjoyed on printed media rather than a digital copy in the same format.

Reading the Manga Classics version of "Romeo and Juliet" was a captivating experience, as it offered a unique fusion of art and literature to retell the timeless story of star-crossed lovers. The manga format added a new level of emotion and immediacy to the classic tale of Verona's tragedy.

The dynamic and expressive art style complemented the emotional intensity of the narrative, but at times it felt limited by the brevity of the format, leaving some aspects of the story unexplored.

Despite this, the adaptation successfully captures the essence of Shakespeare's play in a way that both traditionalists and newcomers can appreciate. The depiction of Romeo and Juliet's doomed love is vividly portrayed, allowing readers to connect with the characters on a visual and emotional level.

While some depth may have been lost in the adaptation, "Manga Classics: Romeo and Juliet" remains a beautiful tribute to the iconic story, offering a visually stunning entry point for fans of both manga and literature.

It was fun to see this reimagined version of the lore of Romeo and Juliet. If you are a Manga fan, you will like this.

I love when classics are retold and reinvented in different formats, it really helps bring the story to those who may not consume it in the original version. It's a win!

A brilliant new addition to the many tellings of Romeo and Juliet! The artwork is divine and adds much to the original text.

Please note that this review does not reflect my opinion on Shakespeares work but simply on the adaptationat hand.

Seeing R&J in this format was refreshing and I can imagine it can help readers by making the play more accessible.
However, it didn't work for me, and the art style was not something I felt drawn to. Still, if you enjoy manga and graphic novels, I would recommend give this a try!

Comenzaré comparando esta adaptación con la de anne of green gables, siendo esta más tediosa y un poco agotadora. Vale la pena el tiempo invertido ya que es concisa y no pierde detalles clave de la obra original, sin embargo en algún punto de la lectura se vueve más lenta

In general I love when classic works are made into different media, and graphic novels and manga. I think it’s great to expose kids to classic books in formats they could understand and enjoy! This was a really good book I like the art style and it was well done.

Love this book, reminds me of the show I used to watch years ago! I just forgot It takes me a minute to read how he writes lol