"Disney's Twisted-Wonderland: The Manga - Anthology, Vol. 1" is a delightful dive into the whimsical and darkly enchanting world of the popular mobile game. This anthology of short stories offers fans a fresh perspective, each tale penned by a different manga creator, ensuring a variety of art styles and narrative voices that keep the reader engaged from start to finish.

The manga excels in capturing the essence of the game's characters, each one brought to life with distinct personality and charm. Whether you’re a long-time player of Twisted-Wonderland or a newcomer, the anthology's stories are accessible and enjoyable, offering snippets of adventures that are both small in scope but mighty in impact.

One of the strengths of this anthology is its ability to balance humor, drama, and action. The different manga creators infuse their unique flair into each story, making every tale feel fresh while staying true to the overall theme and atmosphere of Twisted Wonderland. This variety not only keeps the anthology from feeling repetitive but also showcases the diverse talent within the manga community.

I loved all the different takes on the characters from the various artists. It's fun to see familiar characters portrayed in different manners.

VIZ Media provided an early galley for review.

With a cover by the series creator Yana Toboso, this collection is jam-packed with a lot of wonderful stuff.

First off, there are nine full-color pin-up images. Some are very faithful to Toboso's style while others present interesting takes on the characters from the series so far.

Next up are sixteen (16) stories by as many manga creators. Running from eight to eighteen pages in length, the reader is given a wide sampling of vignettes set in the world of this series. While some of the characters we've seen a lot of before, others are ones we get to see a bit more spotlight on. And the artwork on these is very much in the same style as that of Toboso's previous volumes. As someone who very much enjoys the Twisted-Wonderland manga volumes so far, this was a fun outing.

I loved reading a continuation of the series featuring some new side stories. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next volume. This is perfect for fans of the mobile game and readers of their manga adaptation.