Another beautiful adaptation of a classic that has conquered generations. Anne with her chatty and defiant way needs to learn to live in the new community where she is living now. Gradually, she creates bonds with the siblings who adopt her and also makes friends like Diana.

I found the characterizations very well done and the sweet and light atmosphere of the original book goes well with the graphics, the original text also remained very faithful.

Hoping to publish in manga the other volumes of Anne's series.

5/5 stars

I was given a copy of this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I've read several of these manga classics now. Some of the stories I was more familar with than others. I have to say I was a little disappointed in some of the creative liberties they took with this particular book. It still has the same feeling of the original but it loses much of its charm. These adaptations can't be easy to create and not everyone is going to be happy 100% of the time. I suppose my heart just wanted a closer rendition.

I loved that the forward to this was written by L.M. Montgomery's granddaughter, it was a lovely touch. The adaptation itself I had mixed feelings about. Whilst it was a very different way of visualising Anne's world I did grow to enjoy the mega style, my disappointment chiefly lay in the cuts to the story. Whilst I can appreciate the necessity of this in any adaptation the fact that all chapters were included, even if only for one page, made it feel a bit jarring at times when we jumped from one to the next. Characters or plot points became assumed knowledge when they really hadn't been mentioned prior to that at all. It would have been preferable either to cut down the earlier content to allow for more focus on all chapters, or to cut some chapters/characters/plots entirely; rather than the more disjointed approach chosen.

I really enjoyed this. I have never read the original Anne of Green Gables because it was so hard to get into. This book definitely solved that problem. The pictures and comic-like style made it so much easier to read. I think the pictures were very well drawn. I have read some manga books where some of the pictures were really random and had nothing to do with the storyline. This does not have that at all. A great read for anyone wanting to read the classic in a fun way!

Excellently done - but one glaring mistake - Anne has her hair all cut off, but it magically grows into long braids right away. I wish my hair could do that! Besides that it was really all grand, a perfect visual retelling of the beautiful classic.

I was super excited when approved for this book. Unfortunately, when the file uploaded to my device it was sideways and not upright. I could not fix it to make it readable.

Anne of Green Gables is a timeless tale of a young orphan with a huge imagination and penchant for getting into all sorts of trouble. She has a huge heart, and is the most loyal of friends, but her big imagination tends to get her in more trouble than out of it.

This manga adaptation is true to the original story and brings a graphic retelling to a story that helped define my childhood. While the original story may be more difficult for young readers to really grasp (I remember reading it with a dictionary and asking my mom what different words meant often as I read), this adaptation makes this beautiful more accessible for all ages and reading levels.

Highly recommend for children of all ages.

Reading this was such a trip down memory lane for me as I read the original novels and watched the movies back in middle school. This manga goes through every chapter of the book so it’s a very faithful adaptation. Despite that, the pacing surprisingly never felt off. Dialogue and scenes had to be cut to fit the story into a manga format, but the story still flowed well. Seeing some of my favourite scenes as a kid, like when Anne hit Gilbert’s head with a chalkboard or when Anne got Diana drunk, actually brought some of the same feelings of enjoyment as when I read the novels. That alone makes this an amazing adaptation!

In terms of the art, I love how closely it stuck to the details of the characters and location, especially the portrayal of Anne, Marilla and Matthew. They look just like how I’d picture them! I do think they could have made Gilbert cuter, but that's probably because nothing could live up to the handsomeness of Jonathan Crombie.

Overall, this is a really good introduction to the series for anyone who hasn’t read the books, seen the movies or seen the TV show, but it’s also very enjoyable for fans of the series! So anyone can and should read this if they’re interested in reading the original story of Anne of Green Gables, but don't want to read through a novel. It would also be good for getting kids into the series who aren't huge readers.

[ESP]
Como fan de Anne, no sabía qué esperar más allá de el arte (a ver, vean lo que es esa tapaaa). Pero amé mucho como está llevado desde el formato libro al formato manga. Es un muy buen trabajo el que han hecho, y sin dudas podrías leer primero el manga y luego que libro que sentirías exactamente lo mismo.
Bello, bello. Lo amé.

[ENG]
I just love it. As a fan of Anne I was a little afraid that the adaptation wasn't enough but, guess what, Its just perfect. The best thing is that If you never read Anne of Green Gables before it didn't matter because this is a great adaptation. You would enjoy rather is the book or the manga, of course I recommend reading the book just because the manga left behind some thoughts of the characters.
Anyways, its beautiful, stunning and perfect.

To begin with, thank Netgalley for allowing me to read this manga based on the novel by Anne of Green Gables.
I had not read the book yet and after reading the manga he called me to read that version. I had certain notions of what the story was about, but I was not entirely sure if it would be my type of story, and well I ended up enchanted, a wonderful story with unique characters and although it is short we can see its evolution, it is appreciated that not They are perfect who, like everyone, have defects, make mistakes but are willing to improve.
I loved the story, it is simple but it delivers so many values, it leaves you with a beautiful feeling, the drawing is beautiful, the expressions that the characters have in certain circumstances are unique and the detail of the landscapes or the costumes of the time is not lost.
I feel that this manga is ideal for the little ones so that they can start reading without it being heavy.
For me it deserves 5 stars out of 5.

Fabulous!
I love everything Anne of Green Gables.
This manga was terrific! The illustrations are beautiful and the story moves right along.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc in exchange for my honest review.

To this day I still love the Anne of Green Gables story, so when I got an opportunity to read the Manga version of my favorite childhood book, I was more then excited to dive into it. And I am so happy to report that the Manga version did not disappoint! I loved the illustrations and I would have loved them even more if they were full of color, same as the book's cover.

This version of the classic is a perfect way to read a classic novel in a fun and easy way, and I will definitely buy a copy of this book for my 10-years old daughter who loves graphic novels. Reading this book was a wonderful way to go back to my childhood days and re-discover Anne Shirley's world all over again.

Thank you NetGalley and Manga Classics Inc. for providing me with an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Anna of Green Gables is one of those stories that seem to get on really weel into being adapted in a manga version. Anna's bubbly personality is perfectly represented by the vivacity of the actions in the panels. The first part of the manga is a nice introduction to the story to find old friends or discover new faces for who isn't familiar with the original version, the second part gets a bit more fragmented, losing fluidity in the narration.

This is a truly delightful version of the classic story about Anne with an 'e'.

Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, having decided to adopt a orphaned boy, are really surprised when Anne Shirley arrives. Imaginative, bold, whimsical and funny, this young orphan endears herself to the brother and sister. As Anne's new life in Green Gables unfolds the reader is treated to a beautiful story of new life, new friends and new adventures. It is an engaging and joy filled classic and here it is beautifully told in manga format.

This is an excellent version with drawings that are skilful, clear and engaging. The artwork tells the story in such a way that the reader is pulled into the world of Anne and her ups and downs. I have read quite a few manga classics and I think they are really great versions of classic tales but I think this book is one of the best manga classics I have come across so far.

Copy provided by Manga Classics Inc via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

Anne of Green Gables (Manga Classics) art by Kuma Chan, 308 pages. GRAPHIC NOVEL. Udon Entertainment, 2020. $20.
Language: G (0 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: G; Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
When Marilla and Matthew thought about adopting a child, they decided a boy would be best so that Matthew would have some help in the fields. Instead, they get 11-year-old Anne Shirley, a girl with a big heart and an even bigger imagination. Marilla tries to return Anne and get a boy, but Marilla can’t leave Anne back at the asylum. Maybe Green Gables needs a little girl after all.
Spanning several years, the story of Anne Shirley is hard to condense. The last few years fly by in this manga version, getting only a couple chapters each. Instead of focusing on the school work and classmates in the last few years of Anne’s story, this manga highlights the relationships Anne develops with her guardians and her first friend, primarily in her younger years. I love the emphasis on the relationships closest to Anne as her character develops through adolescence. The Udon team captures Anne’s vibrancy through this manga format, which is sure to please old and new fans of Anne.
Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen

This was my first venture into manga, and it was very fun to read. I greatly enjoyed the formatting, especially the bonus sections with character introductions, reading instructions, and the like.

I enjoyed reading Anne of Green Gables as a child and couldn’t resist how adorable Anne appeared on the cover. This is a very faithful adaptation that honors the classic story.

I was hooked from the beginning, following along as Anne matured and became more comfortable in her own skin. This is a very wholesome story that is suitable for all ages. Anne’s wild and imaginative personality never gets boring!

4.5 out of 5 stars!

When the Cuthbert siblings wanted to adopt a young child to help them at their homestead, through some miscommunication they ended up with an orphaned girl named Anne Shirley. This precarious girl took hold within their hearts, and this is Anne's story told in graphic novel (or manga) form.

I enjoyed this book because it brought the classic in manga form. Brimming with childhood remembrance of reading the book, I liked the art form, even with no colors within the pages. I did find a tiny bit of grammar confusion, but otherwise the translation is understandable. I also found it weird that some chapters were just not enough in conveying the actions that took place in those chapters. I understand that the focus is on certain events, but it would be better if a bit more pages were added to those chapters to bring it to life.

Overall, I find this book a nice translation to the classic. I definitely recommend this manga as an addendum to the classic to help convey certain events in the book in picture form. For the collectors out there, this is a wonderful addition to the series.

**Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.**

*thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*


4 stars.

I'd never read Anne of Green Gables before so I was quite interested in reading this after much success with Jane Eyre Manga Classic, and I can honestly say that I was not disappointed. This was a wonderful way to tell the story as it was enjoyable and felt really well suited to the manga style. I would highly recommend this for a beginner or even those who have read the story over and over.

I was given an advanced digital copy from NetGalley.

I have not read the source material, however I have watched some television and movie adaptations, so I cannot speak to how true it is to the source material.

I enjoyed this manga, it subtly showed a passage of time through the children growing that I did not really notice upon first reading, but as Anne grows older, her character art does mature. This is something that is unique to graphic novel or manga adaptations as you cannot actually age an actor in a film adaptation, so it shows a different nuanced element that can't be done in other adaptations.

I saw the owner of the company speak at OLA and was looking forward to reading this when it came out because he mentioned that it was approved by the Estate of LM Montgomery.

There are some things that I took "issue" with, but that has more to do with the format than the adaptation choices-- the main being how quickly some story lines sped through because they have a finite amount of space to fill the whole story. This is more of an issue with trying to condense a large book into a quick reading format.

The character depictions display emotion in an easy to digest way and the thought bubbles and speech are used in a concise, to the point manner, which will make comprehension of the story easy for the reader.

A great read if you want the general story and important characters in "Anne of Green Gables."

I will never say no to a new version of a well loved story like Anne of Green Gables. This was a really well done graphic novel/manga version. As with all adaptations, some details are glossed over or the timeline is shortened, but I did not feel like I missed any of my favorite parts. Plus the manga version designs Anne in such a cute spunky way. Loved it!