I'd suggest that this is an excellent place to begin for folks interested in the basic concepts of mindfulness. Gudetama is a wonderful creation, and feels very timely. I enjoyed the art style and humour present in the book.

Such a short book but done so well. I’ve seen images of Gudetama everywhere but had no idea there were short books about him. I definitely wasn’t expecting something like this but I loved it.

The book just goes over a handful of problems a lot of people go through for their everyday life. And I appreciate that even when Gudetama gives advice that is helpful the person may not agree or interpret in another way, because not everyone is going to listen. And his friend Nisetama is the best with being the opposite of Gudetama in just dancing around all beautiful.

With just this book though I want to read the rest of Gudetama’s books because they’re a quick read and give some good advice, especially for it’s target audience. Really recommend this once, especially because Gudetama is a mood with just wanting to take naps all day. And the art and color are really pleasing on the eyes that you’ll just want more and more.

This was a fun and easy book to think about how you tackle each day. It was nice to see all the different ways to think about mindfulness, most of the time I think of the standard live in the moment, don't fret about the past or panic about the future. But this also highlighted that if you feel overwhelmed you can take a moment to regroup and center before working again. There were a lot of fun tidbits, and the art and characters made it even more enjoyable.

Are you looking for a fun and short comic series about being lazy and how to be mindful? Well, Gudetama: Mindfulness for the Lazy is a unique and comedic take all on mindfulness.

I enjoyed this short read. It's comical, made me smile and can be quite beneficial in mindfulness education. The illustrations are also fabulous and colourful, which draws a lot of attention and makes the story more interesting.

Reminder: random acts of kindness (especially small ones) can really make someone's day!

Three out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

I received an ARC of this adorable book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!

This was absolutely adorable! I LOVE this art style and it was funny and cute and honestly more people should read this. Great tips for staying mindful, but more importantly, just being a nice person. Kindness is underrated.

Gudetama: Mindfulness for the Lazy is an adorable collection of short comics featuring the beloved Sanrio character Gudetama and Nisetama as they help their friends understand and practice mindfulness.

This was a really cute, fun, simple, and pretty silly read. I liked that it discusses different ways to be mindful and that it focuses on concrete practices for daily life.

This is a great book to introduce young readers to mindfulness!

Adorable. Follow Gudetama as he learns mindfullness and teaches it to others. This book uses this little lazy egg to great effect in order to show that it's not that difficult to be mindful in your daily life. Perfect for children or anyone who likes the whimsical nature of the sad egg Gudetama.

Gudetama is adorable. This thicc little egg yolk (?) wants to do nothing more than nap, but his over-enthusiastic friend (?) insists that today is the day to learn about mindfulness. The odd couple floats around town learning and teaching others about self-love, self-respect, and staying in the moment.

Mindfulness For the Lazy discusses cutting out negative influences, staying organized, and empathy. I appreciated that not all of the characters were able to accomplish this! It’s hard sometimes, and it’s important to recognize that.

This little graphic novel is 0% esoteric. It’s just a speedy PSA about not being a butt.

Honestly, I thought this graphic novel would be more about mindfulness. There’s a lot about self-care and self-regulating, not so much about how to actually be in the moment. And I can’t quite pin down who the target audience would be. It’s presented in a way that would be easily digestible and even eye-opening for children, but features office drones under mountains of paperwork and adults forgetting to pick up each other from the airport. I don’t think this book was for me, but it was fun.

There are some rays of sunshine in here. From casual non-binary pronoun usage to a character who dunked on someone while using the wrong “your,” it’s the asides that make this story shine. I especially enjoyed the flowchart of how to deal with unpleasant people on social media.

If I were already a fan of Gudetama (and I can imagine it’s very easy to become one!) I’d probably enjoy this little guide more. Gudetama: Mindfulness For the Lazy is perfect for people in a hurry and those who like humor with their self-help.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I love Gudetama deeply so when I saw this was available for review I was psyched. This is so cute and jam packed full of lesson for school age children to learn how to be mindful, live in the moment, overcome stress, and empathize with others. The lessons are told in short vignettes that are charmingly funny and Gudetama is the cutest Sanrio character ever created. I loved this!

Overall, this was an enjoyable journey to learn about mindfulness with Gudetama! The story was packed with a great variety of examples that were really effective, and I thought the use of lists and charts on do's and don'ts was handy for readers! The use of humour was a great way to explore this concept, as it was more entertaining than most books on mindfulness. Some of the explanations were a bit off though, e.g. what sympathy/empathy is and the corresponding examples, (Brene Brown has a short film on sympathy/empathy on YouTube that I recommend watching for reference.) I also found it a bit off-putting how pushy the characters were about the Martin not saying "good morning". In some examples, such as exploring personal space, they did a great job at explaining how people are different and have different needs-- but with scenarios like the "good morning" one, I felt like there was a missed opportunity to explore different ways to be mindful-- such as with a nod or a smile in acknowledgement of someone passing by.

I really enjoyed this! This was a great non-fiction comic to teach kids (and maybe even adults) the basics of mindfulness.

The book features Gudetama, who is already a recognizable character and utilizes humor to give lessons on morals and respect without coming across as preachy. Gudetama and Nisetama's banter add a nice sense of levity and perspective to the mini lessons. For instance, in the section where the chronically late man gets his act together and makes up with his friend by driving to the airport every day until they show up, Nisetama is blown away by what a great best friend move that was, while Gudetama adds "is it though? It feels wasteful."

Some of the topics included are personal boundaries, how to handle disagreements, repairing friendships, mindfulness on social media, worries about the future, and how to deal with problematic relatives.

This is really sweet, funny, and helpful! It's a simple (but not overly simplified) guide to mindfulness, including a number of things that I honestly didn't know were a part of mindfulness, like organization, empathy, forgiveness, not going off on people online, etc. I like the question-and-answer format, where characters ask for help from Gudetama (an adorable little egg yolk (I think?? lol)). It left me feeling hopeful and uplifted, and like I can incorporate these things into my daily life! Although this is really cutesy, I honestly think it would be better for teen to adult audiences, because most of the scenarios are ones adults would find themselves in (picking a friend up at the airport, being overwhelmed at work, arguing with someone online, etc.). I would recommend this quick and cute read to pretty much everyone!

While I have a feeling this book will be more attractive to those who are already familiar with Gudetama, this book has a lot of appeal for kids and teachers. Gudetama is a sleepy little dude who, along with his best friend Nisetama, sets out to discover the secrets of mindfulness. Topics like considering other people, taking breaks when needed, and doing what's right populate the colorful pages of this short graphic novel. It's a bit chaotic at times, but each story has a fun little lesson that doesn't come across as preachy. Parents and teachers can use the cute cartoons to remind kids of how to act rightly, while the kids themselves can enjoy the humor and silliness on each page. I wouldn't mind a poster version of a few of these strips to hang in my classroom.
My only complaint is that some of the topics seem poorly targeted, such as describing when an office worker should take mindfulness breaks. I think this book has a lot more appeal to children, so it would make more sense to put a student in this particular segment. Still, I enjoyed reading it, and I'm curious about other stories about this appealing character.
Thanks to Oni Press and NetGalley for the ARC

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read and review this comic book!

This was such a cute comic! I’m a fan of Gudetama and thought it was a fun read! Being older, this is a great reminder to be more mindful of those around you and simple ways to do so. For younger audiences, I think this is an excellent book to help them grasp these concepts and have a fun time while learning. I think Gudetama said it best, “Don’t be a butt.” I would recommend this to young readers!

Unique way to look at mindfulness in a way and different way. The use of mindfulness could easily help many lives but it takes a lot of energy to truly embrace it. This book creates a fun way to look at a relevant topic.

Gudetama: Mindfulness for the Lazy was cute and informative. I think any fans of Gudetama and other Sanrio characters will enjoy this guide. As someone who has taken classes in mindfulness, I found this to be a good refresher. I’m going to engage in some self care now by taking a nap.

...why am I even surprised that me and this egg have different understandings of mindfulness. What I'm left with after reading this self-improvement guide is the vaguest definition of the concept. Yes, Gudetama, breathing techniques are an essential tool for relaxation and anxiety relief, but what are they? Please elaborate???

This comic doesn't offer revolutionary advice, but teaches mindfulness in a succinct, easy-to-consume, and utterly adorable way.

This comic was a perfect breather between some more serious books I've been reading. It was refreshing, sweet, and simple. Gudetama always makes me smile and the art was a delight.

Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to give an honest review!

This may be to do with not being in the target age demographic anymore or the fact I’m not really a Gudetama fan but I felt this manga was all over the place and rather over the top. All I see from it is an egg who’s lazy and has a eccentric sidekick to cheer people up since of course, this is based on mindfulness after all. I mean don’t get me wrong, it’s pretty cute and colourful but it just click with me to continue reading it. I think I’ll stick to it’s merchandise (if I visit Japan in future).

I definitely suggest this to Gudetama fans out there though! ☺️