I'm already a big fan of this play - it's probably my favorite Shakespeare. So when I realized this is the full text of the play, it clearly was time for me to read a manga. I thought it might be difficult to get used to, but it only took about 20 pages and I was fine.

I know there are people who really struggle to read plays; they just don't seem to click for them, and they should definitely try this. Manga puts the dialogue in balloons, linked to the drawings of the characters, so you don't have the struggle of translating names and lines of text into spoken dialogue in your head.

Also, if you were watching the play, the actors would use pauses and changes in speech tempo to point out important parts of the dialogue. When you read a play written normally there are no clues to signal "Slow down, pay attention!" Manga provides visual clues, as when one line by Lady Macbeth, "O, never shall sun that morrow see!" was given almost a complete page to itself. Even the least experienced play reader will pick up on the fact that she just said something important, and their understanding and ability to follow the play will increase. Which makes it more fun.

For those of us who already love the plays, reading them in a different format can be eye-opening. I had to get used to slowing down and looking at the characters, the backgrounds, their clothes, etc. Then I'd challenge myself to decide if I agreed with choices the artist made about expressions and other details. This gave me new way to enjoy the play.

One of the reasons I love Shakespeare so much is that his plays can be re-encountered over the years in different ways and there's always something new and fresh to think about. This manga worked very well for me, and I look forward to trying out more of them as I continued my challenge to revisit all of his works. I'd recommend this book to newbies and old hands alike. Plus, my older grandkids are impressed that I'm now reading manga, just like them.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me a copy of this manga to review.

Thank you NetGalley and Udon Entertainment for the Arc!

The manga gave a new perspective on Macbeth was refreshing to see! The art was also well made and gave early 2000's manga vibes in the most nostalgic way possible. The scenery and the way the panels were drawn gave it the emphasis that could have been lost due to not being able to hear the lines being spoken, but the actions of the characters themselves giving the emotion needed. Overall, I am excited to read more adaptations of Shakespeare's works!

I love William Shakespeare and Macbeth but having trouble making this work on the reader. I love the cover of the graphic novel the artist did a great job on it.

Having classics in graphic novel/ manga form is great. Especially because when I was younger I could not sit through any book in novel form. This book can show those with trouble with attention in novels the classic of Macbeth.
Beautiful artwork. Action is well portrayed and is not confusing to follow.

As someone who enjoys reading classics, I couldn’t resist picking up this graphic novel adaptation of Macbeth when I saw it in NetGalley’s Read Now section. And I’m so glad I did!

The artwork is stunning, and the way the story is illustrated stays true to the original while beautifully capturing the nuances and atmosphere of Shakespeare’s tragedy. I also think this is a fantastic resource for readers who want to experience classics but might struggle with Old English. The visual storytelling makes the play much more accessible while still maintaining its authenticity and depth.

If you love Shakespeare or are looking for a fresh way to experience Macbeth, I highly recommend this edition!

Thank you to NetGalley and UDON Entertainment for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

It's no secret that I really like the Manga Classics series. Chan and artist Julien Choy did a great job with Romeo & Juliet and The Jungle Book, and now they've done great work again in this rendition of Macbeth.

I was a little skeptical going into it because, as with most Shakespeare but maybe more so with Macbeth, the real drama to me is not so much in what the characters are saying but how they're saying it. But I wasn't disappointed at all. The art adds a dimension to the story that isn't so simple to pull off in a theater or even in a movie. And I especially like how Choy drew Macbeth and his insanity - very well done.

It's no secret that I really like the Manga Classics series. Chan and artist Julien Choy did a great job with Romeo & Juliet and The Jungle Book, and now they've done great work again in this rendition of Macbeth.

I was a little skeptical going into it because, as with most Shakespeare but maybe more so with Macbeth, the real drama to me is not so much in what the characters are saying but how they're saying it. But I wasn't disappointed at all. The art adds a dimension to the story that isn't so simple to pull off in a theater or even in a movie. And I especially like how Choy drew Macbeth and his insanity - very well done.

It's no secret that I really like the Manga Classics series. Chan and artist Julien Choy did a great job with Romeo & Juliet and The Jungle Book, and now they've done great work again in this rendition of Macbeth.

I was a little skeptical going into it because, as with most Shakespeare but maybe more so with Macbeth, the real drama to me is not so much in what the characters are saying but how they're saying it. But I wasn't disappointed at all. The art adds a dimension to the story that isn't so simple to pull off in a theater or even in a movie. And I especially like how Choy drew Macbeth and his insanity - very well done.

I give this a 3.75, I think I'm just love the OG Macbeth a bit too much and so I find it hard to give this a 4 like I did for the original play. In saying that I loved the art style and the execution of this as per usual, these Classics as mangas are always a blast!

It's no secret that I really like the Manga Classics series. Chan and artist Julien Choy did a great job with Romeo & Juliet and The Jungle Book, and now they've done great work again in this rendition of Macbeth.

I was a little skeptical going into it because, as with most Shakespeare but maybe more so with Macbeth, the real drama to me is not so much in what the characters are saying but how they're saying it. But I wasn't disappointed at all. The art adds a dimension to the story that isn't so simple to pull off in a theater or even in a movie. And I especially like how Choy drew Macbeth and his insanity - very well done.

It saddens me to say I did not love this manga classic as much as I did the first one I read. This one for me was hard to follow so I really just didn’t enjoy it. I’m giving it 3 stars for the art work being so good!

I know a lot of students who probably would have cared a lot more about Shakespeare and English class if this is how it had been presented to them! What an awesome way to make the material accessible and draw in non traditional readers. A must have for anyone teaching this!

This manga adaptation of classic literature offers a stunning and accessible way to experience timeless stories. The art beautifully captures the emotions and atmosphere of the original works, immersing readers in the setting and characters. Staying true to the essence of the source material, these adaptations make complex texts more digestible while preserving their literary value.

Whether you're a fan of classics, new to the genre, or simply enjoy manga, this collection is a fantastic way to connect with these beloved tales in a fresh and engaging format. Highly recommended for both seasoned readers and those exploring classics for the first time.

Thank you for the opportunity to read these amazing adaptations. This review has also been posted on Goodreads and StoryGraph.

I am late to the game when it comes to the Manga Classics. I have never been a huge fan of classics being turned into comic books. I have always felt it was more of a dumbing down of literature, but this book has changed my mindset entirely! Keeping Shakespearean language, the artist beautifully creates visuals that will help the reader understand and interpret the language.

The artist really helps makes the repetition of the serpent image clear. It can be easy to forget the image repeats, but adding it to the art lets the reader visualize and remember it. This could aide struggling readers required to read Macbeth for class. I love Macbeth, and was very impressed with this graphic interpretation. I will definitely be adding it to my classroom collection!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital review copy of the book. This is no way impacted my review. I really do love the book and plan to order it for my classroom very soon!

As a lover of literature, Shakespeare has always been one of my favorites. To see Macbeth paired with manga is a lovely surprise. Shakespear and is iambic pentameter is not for everyone but manga is a way to make a classic story appeal to everyone. This book does a great job of taking on a classic and making it fresh for are generations or a fresh look for old fans. The artwork brings to life classical characters and I enjoyed the characters drawn in the medieval garbs. The manga classic stays true to the original works and condenses down a lengthly play down to a simple enjoyable read.

I enjoy the classics as manga and am hopeful the Manga classics collection will add some Dickens novels.

Manga Classics: Macbeth is a super cool twist on the classic Shakespeare play. It’s like Macbeth but in manga form, which makes it way more fun and easier to get into if you’re not the biggest fan of old-school English. The art is seriously gorgeous, like, the characters' emotions are drawn so well, you can totally feel the suspense and the madness in their faces.

The story itself is, of course, super intense. Macbeth starts out as a noble warrior, but then he gets all consumed by ambition and makes some seriously messed-up choices. The witches, the prophecies, the blood... it’s like a Shakespearean thriller, but with that cool manga flair. I honestly loved how it made the plot clearer and more engaging than just reading the original play sometimes does.

Wishful thinking that Shakespeare would make sense with pictures. But nope even the pictures are allegory. I feel just as stupid today as I did in high school. I'm going to keep trying one day I'm sure it will click. This is a 100% its me not you situation. Anyone who loves Shakespeare I'm sure will love this format.

Macbeth is my favourite shakespeare play and I enjoy reading manga. So theoretically a book that combines the two should be right up my alley... Right?

As it says on the tin manga classics: Macbeth is a manga adaptation of the classic shakespeare play. For the format it is stripped down quite a lot as to be expected however the language is not simplified it very much still is ye old English. It does try to give modern translations every so often but it's not consistent. So if you struggle to read shakespeare text this would still be a struggle.

The themes of the original play are addressed very slightly. This is a much lighter take on the story, doesn't quite have the same atmosphere or feel to it.

I enjoyed the artwork of the volume some illustrations were detailed and beautiful. I feel like this has a place for perhaps introducing a younger audience to shakespeare work.... But there are still some challenges as already discussed.

Thank you to NetGalley and udon entertainment for providing a copy for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I love the story of Macbeth and really enjoy any and almost all retellings. There are plenty out there. However i was pleased to see the original story held to its integrity in this manga.

Witches advise that the general will be king. His wife tries to convince him to murder the current king, Ill leave the reader to find out what happens with that plot. The General becomes paranoid. He starts seeing and hearing things that are not there. There are twists and turns, and things may not play out how you think.

This Shakespeare classic is a must read. The Manga rebirth of this classic makes it more accessible to younger readers ( young teens ) and captures there attention an interest not only in the story but the artwork as well.

a manga adaptation of a classic novel, what more can i say? the art is well drawn & the story doesnt veer off