Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for giving me this arc!

Look, I can't give you a summary of what is this manga. I actually undertood nothing that happened in all this pages. We have some Alice inspiration, so if you like this type of thing, you will like it. For me, I was mostly lost and couldn't like almost nothing, although I got the impression that this one should make me feel emotional, what didn't happen. Two stars for the art, I actually liked the art style.

I was so excited for this ARC as I have always loved Alice in wonderland and let me just say what a great read this was!
It was so hard for me to put it down! The pacing of the story is great and the ending had me shook. I can't wait for the next volume!
It was such a great introduction to the story and definitely has an ending that makes you want to come back.
The art was beautiful and it was so easy to get immersed in.
I love Alice and she was a great character to follow throughout the story and discovering everything bit by bit. The world building was perfect as we had the right amount of it - the world itself is so pretty and magical.

Alice in Kyoto Forest is a delightful retelling of the original Alice in Wonderland but set in 1800's Kyoto, Japan instead of 1800's Oxford, England. Alice is an orphan, looking for a new start in life, which leads her to return to Kyoto, except it is not the Kyoto she remembers. The art style is charming and has a soft and whimsical feel to it. It drew me in, starting on the first page. The author has shown that they have an appreciation of the aesthetics of late 1800's Kyoto, which is evident in their artistic style. When it comes to the story, the jumps from locale to locale can feel a bit quick. However, this is also how it feels in the original story, so it is accurate as a retelling of the original. This is the first volume and falls to the same small stumbling block most series do. The story elements all have to be set into place in this volume, and there are many. It can feel like the story is a tad front-loaded and there are a lot of story pieces that are disconnected. However, it smooths out by the 4th chapter, with more of the aforementioned pieces clicking into place. I'm sure it will fully smooth out in the next volume of the series. Finally, Alice, as a character is adorable! An earnest young girl who tries her best to make the best of life, with a love of stories. I am interested in how this character will grow as a person she journeys along. This story of this manga intrigued me, and I already am itching to find out what happens next!

Thank you to Netgally and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

If your are just starting to get into manga I highly suggest this adorable portal fantasy based on a fantastical version of Kyoto Forest. Is this based off of Alice in Wonderland ? Yes, but dare I say I enjoyed this more than the original story. This is one of those stories that takes a classic idea and makes it their own. I also love the message of being true to yourself.

Now how can I get my hands on volume 2 because I need to know what happens next after that ending.

5/5 stars
So I love Alice in Wonderland so of course I had to read this! It was really enjoyable and cute! I loved the characters and the wonderland-esque feel that the Kyoto Forest had.

The best way to describe this reading experience would be with the world wholesome. Alice in Kyoto Forest is cute, talks about loving yourself, finding what matters to you, stopping pretending... and has cute animals. Do you need something more?

This manga by Mai Mochizuki creates an interesting and different retelling of Alice. We can even say that sometimes it feels just like a subtle inspiration.
We have as a protagonist the orphan Alice, who lives with her toxic relatives.
As a way to escape and begging a new life in the city she was born, she decides to become a Maiko in Kyoto. But the Kyoto where she is taken seems different from the one she remembers...

The Kyoto forest has no similarities with wonderland, it's a world on its own and I find that fact so attractive while reading!
Alice in Wonderland was a fantastic read for me, but the retellings tend to become too predictable, to similar...This manga, while taken from the classic, has the potential of creating a new different world where you don't know what to expect.
Don't get me wrong...This is not a mysterious fantasy full of plot twists or whatever. No. It's a simple story, an easy read where what matters are the feelings more than other aspects of the story.
I would recommend this manga, in general. But specifically to fans of Kobato by Clamp.
It has the same vibes. Do you enjoy Kobato? Trust me, this is your next manga.

There's a negative thing I would like to pinpoint because I wouldn't feel sincere if I don't say it. While the drawing style is super cute, I feel like it lacks in some aspects...Like all the effort is centered on Alice all the time?... Maybe?

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher I was able to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Alice in Kyoto Forest is the beginning of orphaned Alice’s adventures. When she was young her parents were killed in a car accident and she moved from Kyoto to Tohoku to live with her aunt and uncle. At fifteen and wanting to get away from her incredibly unpleasant uncle Alice decides to train as a Maiko, an apprentice geisha, in Kyoto. From the moment she gets into the car that starts her journey to her crossing the bridge on foot into Kyoto Alice notices things may not be quite what she thinks they are. Indeed they are not because the Kyoto she finds herself in is not the one she is familiar with and Alice needs to familiarize herself with the rules quickly because her life and her ability to stay in this world are in danger if she doesn’t.
A mostly cute soft story, so far Alice is a pleasant young girl looking for her place in the world after having lived so many years in the house she had with an adult that made it clear how unwanted she was. Alice longs to carve a place for herself and jumps at the first opportunity that gave it to her whether it was specifically something she wanted for herself or not.
As someone obsessed with Alice in Wonderland my eye was caught by the cover and title and while there is definitely a lot of play on Alice in Wonderland this story is proving to be a fun story itself and I look forward to seeing where it is going to go.

This was a fun mix of Eastern and Western fairy tales and folklore. Alice, while trying to escape a not ideal home situation, stumbles into a Kyoto that's not the same one she remembers as a child. Stories and their importance seem to be a theme of this series. I am curious as to how Alice's past will play out in the rest of the series. I found myself becoming more invested the further I got in. What was reality, what might be just a dream?

The art of Alice in Kyoto Forest is cute, as befitting an isekai (person in another world) targeted for girls title. Volume 1 focuses on a lot of world building and shows you what is Alice's probable end game. In this case, it is to reunite with the person she thinks is her childhood friend. Unlike the original book, the goal is not to get back home to reality. It was a pleasant enough read, but I'm not entirely looking forward to a volume 2. Younger readers may appreciate this retelling, and school librarians/parents would feel safe with handing them this title as I didn't particularly notice any objectionable topics. (I received a free eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.)

I really enjoyed this re imagining of Alice in Wonderland! I don't know what else to say. If you like Alice in Wonderland and you like isekai manga.. this is for you!

Thank you to NetGalley and TokyoPop (IPG) for providing me with the opportunity to read this title!

I first heard about this book from my IPG rep when we went over the upcoming titles from TokyoPop and I knew I was personally interested in this and that it would be a great manga to provide for younger audiences. The art is beautiful as I expected and the story is really interesting. I have a feeling it is going to be good going forward. We can see a lot of character in Alice and we empathize with her regarding all that she's been through and is willing to do. She really wants to make a life for herself and she wants to live where she used to live and she'll do anything to make that happen. The plot so far is well-developed and there is a clear idea of what is going on. The concept of a different Kyoto is really cool and I'm excited to see what else it looks like.

Overall I'm glad I was able to read this and I can't wait for its release so I can offer it to parents looking for appropriate manga for their kids!

Personally, I’m usually not a fan of nostalgic stories from childhood being turned into manga. I still wanted to check this one though since the description seemed like a new take on an old childhood favorite of mine. I’m so glad I did because this story loosely follows the classic tale.

Reading it felt slightly familiar but entirely new! I honestly have no complaints, the plot, art style, and characters are all adorable and wholesome. Finally another manga that everyone of all ages can relate to and enjoy.

I don’t want to spoil too much but the story is about a girl who ends up living with distant relatives due to unforeseen events. Sadly, her life just gets difficult from there on out. One day she decides she can’t take it anymore and decides to make a change, by getting a job and going back to her childhood town.

It looks like she gets more than she bargained for though, and is in for a new world of surprises and journey of self discovery. Perhaps maybe a chance at love as well? 🫣

I usually don’t buy the first volume of a series I’ve read digitally, just out of personal preference . I just start collecting from the next volume and then once the series is over, I’ll go back and hunt for the first. In this case, I definitely will be buying the 1st volume, the cover is too stunning not to!

Manga : Alice In Kyoto
(Releases 4.19)

Thank you NetGalley and TokyoPop for providing me with this E-ARC in exchange for a honest review!

FIRST OFF, the art in this manga is STUNNING ✨

This is an Alice In Wonderland retelling/variation! The main character, Alice, is absolutely adorable! Alice has a sad back story about her life: Her parents passed away, and she was adopted by her aunt and not-so-very nice uncle. Alices uncle is verbally abusive towards Alice, so Alice leaves to try to become a maiko.

Just like Alice in Wonderland, we have characters like the rabbit, but there’s a small twist, and a frog is introduced. The setting is magical, and I can’t wait to continue reading this series!

I highly recommend this to Alice in Wonderland lovers, like myself!

This rendition of Alice in Wonderland is lovely.
I love that this Alice loves to read!
The illustrations are pretty.
It ends on a cliffhanger since it’s only volume one!
I can’t wait for volume 2.
Highly recommend
Clean read

Thank you to Tokyopop and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Alice in Kyoto Forest, Volume 1 by Mai Mochizuki is a wonderful shojo and isekai manga inspired by Alice in Wonderland. The story revolves around Alice, who has lived with relatives for most of her childhood. But her adopted family can't afford to send her to school. She runs away and decides to go to Kyoto and become a maiko. Instead, she enters into a completely new world, full of talking animals, magic, and danger.

Overall, Alice in Kyoto Forest is an amazing manga that will appeal to fans of Spirited Away or Cardcaptor Sakura. One highlight of this book is the gorgeous artwork. It's drawn in a typical shojo style but with plenty of magic. Another highlight of this book is the intriguing story. I particularly enjoyed the hints of romance that develop later in the book. If you're intrigued by the description, I highly recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in April!

I love the Alice in wonderland aspect of this book, as I loved the movie as a child. The artstyle was really good and I found some of the characters to be funny.

This book is a classic retelling of Alice in Wonderland with a twist. Main character carries the name of Alice who is an orphan living with her aunt and her abusive uncle. At the age of 15, Alice decides to return home to Kyoto and train as a maiko, eventually hoping to become a geisha.

When she arrive at Kyoto that she thought she knew, it's definitely different from where she been in her past 8 years since she left.

It's just the first volume and i'm intrigued to find out how's the story goes in the following volume.
Definitely will follow Alice's journey of her adventure in Kyoto Forest.

Thank you Netgalley for approve on my request for this ebook in exchange for honest review.

I wasn’t sure how this was going to go since the last Alice retelling/variation I read was awful. But this was soooooo super cute!!! Alice is so sweet and I wanted her story to go well once I read about her sad past. And her uncle sucks. So I was ready for some good things to happen to her.

The storyline is a bit different than our regular old Alice tales, which is probably why I love it so much! I adore Alice in Wonderland as it is, so fresh take is totally right up my alley!! We still have some of our favorite characters, like the rabbit, but there’s some additional characters added that I already adore. The frog is especially fun and sassy.

The setting is especially magical and I love that we’re in a place connected with Alice’s childhood. While it’s reminiscent of her past, the world is also very different. Basically the best of both worlds.

I highly recommend this to Alice in Wonderland lovers who are ready for a new view of a favorite tale. Thank you so much to NetGalley, Tokyopop, and Mai Mochizuki for the opportunity to read this for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Thank you NetGalley and Tokyopop for allowing me to read this review copy of this book.

Alice in Kyoto Forest is about an emotionally abused girl who finds herself in a strange world. There she meets some interesting characters and makes new friends.

But all isn’t as it seems. There are darker elements to this new world. Elements she has to face.

I really liked this book. It has a lot of the twists and turns like the original Alice in Wonderland had. The art was pretty and detailed. The mystery of the world is not hard to figure out, but I’m not counting on a plot twist somewhere done the road.

For those who like Alice in Wonderland or similar books then this is a definite read.

Thank you again NetGalley and Tokyopop.

The thing that jumps out immediately is the wonderfully-detailed art. It's lovely that no effort was spared in depicting the backgrounds and costumes of the characters. The art does a great job of conveying the mystical and fantastical feel of Kyoto Forest. The bunny and the frog are super cute as well.

Story-wise, it's a bit predictable and generic. That's not such a bad thing here though, because the story is done pretty well. Even though it's obvious that the crown prince is Alice's long lost childhood friend and that fact is central to the plot, there's still a sense of yearning to see Alice reunited with him, which doesn't happen in this book and probably won't for a few yet. There's potential for entertainment as more revelations are unveiled in future volumes.