Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this wonderful manga adaptation! I originally watched this sweet movie and I’m very excited it is getting a manga edition.

The first volume is very sweet. I love the manga art. It follows Suzume through a journey hunting down a key to protect the cities from some darkness coming from mysterious doors that appear in abandoned parts of town. Suzume with her unusual sidekick of a chair (haha) follow this sneaky cat key around trying to lock the door once and for all!

I look forward to more of this manga!

First of all, thank you for the Arc!

I’ve read my fair share of manga in the past, but this is by far my favourite art style - it is absolutely stunning and so detailed with the facial expressions, it really draws you into the story.

The story itself flows really well and is nice to read - I didn’t expect it to end so quickly so I’m looking forward to Volume 2!

So I had watched half the movie and I must say the pacing in the first half is a little slow. While I didn't mind it in the movie because the visuals were excellent, in the manga though I was left wanting for more. However the plot does progress when they find the cat haha and I know the next part will be thrilling since things have just started!
I like the cat he's neither evil nor good. His intentions aren't clear which make it all the more enjoyable to read! The fantasy and humour in this is good and is a must read for readers who like mystery along with fantasy.

I am not a Manga Girlie .... however I am starting to broach out into this genre so that I am able to use them as palette cleanser. I find these so easy to read and enjoyed the story in this however I found that the art style was not my favourite style which detracted my liken for the story. I will be looking to continue this series for another couple of issues when the come out

Makoto Shinkai is a powerhouse of our current generation and Suzume only adds to this extensive roster of his critically-acclaimed work. For those who encounter this book after watching the movie would be glad to know that the manga adaption follows the events of the film. The story follows a girl in high school named Suzume and how her world turns upside down when she meets a handsome stranger named Souta. Makoto Shinkai does what he does best by blending the essence of magic and fantasy in the real world as Suzume and Souta go on an adventure to stop the world from destruction.

The stranger encounter blossoming into deeper feelings and emotions felt like I was watching my favorite movie, Howl's Moving Castle, with a blend of magic and romance. As someone who enjoys collecting my favorite reads, this will be an easy pick-up for me when it releases.

Thank you to NetGalley for a free copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

First, thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this!

I loved it as I felt I would. I was curious how this would read since I saw the movie first. I fell if you're a fan of the movie you'll still be a fan of the manga. The art was beautiful and the story was how I remembered it. I'll gladly get myself a copy of the first volume and the next to have on my shelves!

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy for an honest review.

I really enjoyed reading this and will be picking up a copy as soon it releases. 💕
It was well written and I really enjoyed my time reading it.

Rating 4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thankyou to NetGalley and Makoto Shinkai for an Advanced Reader's Copy of this title!

After just reading another manga which was first an anime/movie, I was a bit nervous about how this adaptation of the wildly popular movie would turn out - and I was very pleased! I have not actually seen "Suzume" the movie nor did I understand the synopsis, and I found the manga to be really enjoyable. I love the concept of the story thus far - a fantasy-rich coming-of age epic featuring a plucky FMC with a mysterious past, a handsome and aloof MMC who has to rely on the sunshine character for help, and a moving target they both have to track down while the "forces of evil move in the background and occasionally interject into the story. Anyone who enjoys Studio Ghibli stories will definitely find things to love in this manga.

I definitely had the movie on my "want to watch" list and unfortunately missed its theater release, and after reading the manga serialization I am going to have to track it down online to watch immediately! I will also really be looking forward to the release of the other two manga novels, which will probably be next year as this volume is due to be out in English this September.

I didn't expect that, it's very original but maybe a bit too out there! Nonetheless, I still enjoyed it and will read the next one 😉

This was whimsical and weird and I actually really enjoyed it. It gives me kind of Spirited Away meets Alice in Wonderland vibes a little bit. I didn't realize it was a movie but this has made me want to watch it! I look forward to more in this series

This was such a lovely read. I love the artwork, and how the story flows naturally. I found myself rereading a lot of it because the art was so beautiful and the story hooked me in. This one is a must read for everyone who love manga and comics. Highly recommend this one. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this arc!

I love this! The movie was so good and so far so is the book, it is one of my favorite stories now! I can't wait to continue reading this in the future.

Thanks to NetGalley for the EArc in exchange for my honest review.

This is the Manga Adaption of the of the Golden Globes-nominated movie and worldwide hit directed by Makoto Shinkai. I do not know the movie but heard quite a lot of positive things about it, which made me quite excited for the manga adaptation. The art of the illustrations were really pretty and well made. It was really captivating. The story is about Suzume and the Souta. The story ended with a kind of cliffhanger that has me curious to read more. I really enjoyed reading this manga and will absolutely read more of it to learn more about the story and the characters.

I adored the Suzume movie so when I saw the manga was coming out I had to check it out! The story will be familiar to those who have seen the movie, no surprises there. And if you're not familiar with the story yet, this is a great way to get started.
The one thing that struck me is the art - it's absolutely beautiful! The color pages are gorgeous and the characters and detailed environments manage to do justice to the story and bring the magic to life.

Overall, this volume starts the manga as a pretty faithful adaptation, so if you enjoyed the movie and would like to revisit it in a fresh format or you prefer reading, this is the series for you!

✨ Disclaimer ✨ I received a free copy of this book and this is my honest review.

So Adorable! Honestly, I am obsessed with this story, and can not wait for the next volume to come out!

This manga adaptation of the Golden Globe winning film of the same name might best be paired with watching the film in order to understand in more detail, but it still beautifully captures the story's highlights. The story was inspired by the trauma of the 2011 Tōhuko earthquake and tsunami.

High school student Suzume meets beautiful stranger Souta who is searching for ruins with a specific door. Curiosity strikes her, and she follows him to an abandoned onsen where she finds a door standing on its own in the center of a room. It opens to a vast starlit space, but when she tries to enter she only passes through the doorway into the same room. When she picks up an icy cat statue from the from the floor, it suddenly transforms into a live cat and flees. Later she views a huge column of smoke rising from the onsen, which nobody else around her can see. She rushes to the site to find Souta attempting to close the door in order to prevent a supernatural worm from escaping and causing earthquakes. Suzume comes to his aid and helps him on his quest after he is cursed by the cat Daijin and transformed into a chair.

This is such a magical little story. I loved the art; the color pages were especially gorgeous viewed on a large screen in ebook format. It also answers the question: Would you still love me as a chair? I'm very much looking forward to the next installment of this series!

Thank you to Kodansha comics, Vertical Comics, and Netgalley for this ARC to review!

Suzume, Volume 1 by Makoto Shinkai and Denki Amashima [Kodansha Comics #NetGalley]

I've heard rave reviews of the anime Suzume but I haven't had a chance to watch it yet. But when I saw that it was now in manga form, I was curious and I decided to read it before watching it. Which is strange since usually you go from the original manga form to the anime. I thought that Makoto Shinkai really worked his storytelling magic again in this world of magic and portals to a different dimension. I'm definitely more intrigued and motivated to go watch the anime now.

Suzume is on my to-watch list on Netflix, and after reading the first volume, I am definitely going to move it up the list. Suzume is a high school girl who encounters Souta, a man looking for some nearby. After giving him directions, she then becomes concerned for his safety and follows him. This leads her to a random door within the ruins and she sets off a chain of events that has her chasing after a magical cat that could bring disaster to the world.

I loved Suzume. She's caring and energetic and was a joy to read. I loved her interactions with Souta and the other side characters as she travels through Japan chasing the cat. Her tragic backstory and connection to the chair really pulled at my heartstrings. The chair is amusing and brings some comedic relief to some tense situations. I wasn't sure about it at first, but then I really enjoyed that little twist.

The art style is beautiful. The first couple of pages are in color and they were gorgeous. I always enjoy it when a manga has some color pages and sometimes wish the entire manga was colored. I can't wait to watch the movie now. I don't think I'll be able to wait for the additional volumes to come out, but I'm excited to see where the story goes from here.

Thanks to Netgalley and Kodansha for the ARC.

I haven’t watched the film and am pretty much new to manga reading. I just picked this one based on the artwork. It didn’t disappoint me at all.

The characters are amazing , so are the illustrations. The conversations between Souta in char form and Cat Daijin is hilarious. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I can’t wait to know what happens in the second volume. How can Suzume close the doors and connection between her and Soutu.

I watched this on Netflix, so when I saw it offered in comic form on NetGalley, I requested it as fast as I could. I enjoy seeing the differences between different mediums since they each add something to the story. I ended up reading it in almost no time. But then I had to go back and scroll through it one more time so I could better appreciate the stunning art.
This is definitely a series I want for my collection, and I look forward to getting the rest of it.
Whether you've seen the animated movie or not, if you love manga, this one is a must read.