Thank you to Udon Entertainment and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this manga. If you are looking for an accessible biography of Charles M Schulz, this manga is for you with some beautiful art and added real photos throughout. There's also a timeline at the back of the book if you need a concise explanation. I would say if you're a big Peanuts fan like myself and wanted to know more about the creator and his process this is for you. Because of these points, I have to give this a 4.5 out of 5 stars

I love peanuts and this biography is extremely interesting and very cute. I loved the drawings and there are a lot of informations and interesting facts.

***ARC from NetGalley***

As a long time Peanuts fan, I was curious to see what a manga biography of the creator's life would look like.

This is a beautifully drawn and easily accessible book. The author walks the reader through Schulz's life from birth to death and covers the evolution of both his career as a cartoonist, but also as a father and member of his community.

I would highly recommend this to Peanuts' fans and young artists looking for inspiration and motivation to follow their dreams.

As a manga and introduction to the man behind the creation of Peanuts, I think this is a well-executed and easy flowing manga. The artwork is cute, the panels are easy to follow, the narrative builds easily on itself. It would be fine for a younger reader. However, it does not seem to include a truly accurate picture of the author. It's very clearly idealized, and the way he's portrayed as a character in this does not seem to match up with most other biographical information I've read about him. I wouldn't go as far as to say any of the information itself is inaccurate, but I did feel as though it deliberately left out/avoided facts about his life or descriptions about him that would undermine the happy-g0-lucky sweet guy he's shown to be here. It's worth reading though, especially if you're trying to get a younger or reluctant reader who enjoys manga into non-fiction.

Such a sweet read! As a Peanuts fan who didn’t know too much about the history of its creator, I really enjoyed this look into the life of Charles M. Schulz. I’d definitely recommend this book (or any in this series) to any junior readers interested in biography- a really great introduction to the genre as well as a look at a more unconventional way to write a biography.

The mix of the creators art with Schulz’ work was lovely, and I enjoyed seeing the key works and how the characters evolved, as well as how they relate to and reference his own life.

Overall I really enjoyed this! Thank you to Udon Entertainment and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I grew up loving snoopy and reading this gave me a whole new insight into the mind behind the cute character and universe of peanuts and snoopy.

I really enjoyed seeing the manga format of this biography. It was such a fun read that always helped me calm down from my usual heavier themed reads.

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for sharing this eARC with me!

A graphic novel that allows the reader to step into the life of Charles M. Schulz to learn who is was and how he developed the Peanuts cartoon. A book that peaks into his personality, his determination, and his accomplishments.

Manga Charles Schulz is a delightful and insightful manga biography that takes readers on a journey through the life of the legendary creator of Peanuts, Charles M. Schulz. From his early, shy days as a budding cartoonist to his nearly fifty-year career creating one of the most beloved comic strips in the world, this volume offers a fascinating look at the man behind Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the entire Peanuts gang. Everyone knows Peanuts and the gang, but Charles' life - Sparky to his friends - is every bit as interesting and fascinating as the life of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the others. I was especially interested in the genesis of the Red Headed Girl!

The manga format adds a unique flair to Schulz's story, combining rich illustrations with a sense of personal intimacy. The book does an excellent job of capturing Schulz’s quiet determination and the challenges he faced in his personal life and career. It’s a perfect introduction for readers unfamiliar with Schulz's background and a great way for long-time Peanuts fans to connect more deeply with the creator’s legacy.

For fans of the Peanuts comic strip, this manga biography offers a fresh perspective on how Schulz’s imagination and resilience shaped a cultural phenomenon. The illustrations bring his life to vibrant, expressive life, with special attention to moments of personal reflection and growth.

Whether you're new to Peanuts or a lifelong fan, Manga Charles Schulz is a thoughtful tribute to the man who brought joy, humor, and warmth to generations of readers.

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You must live under a rock if you don't already know that I love the Peanuts.

I've read his biography - words only and illustrated format - so I kind of know his story... but what the hey, let's give it a go manga style!

Cute illustrations and retelling of Sparky's story. I had to remind myself that reading manga is different from reading regular comics. I don't usually read much manga, to be honest, but expanding on that comes 2025.

One star just because it is Peanuts related.

P.s. I hit my goal!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Please see my full review in Booklist (as part of a recent feature list) for a full analysis of this work. Thank you! I appreciate the opportunity to review this manga professionally.

This was such a wonderful read. I love snoopy so much, and to be able to read a manga biography on the person that wrote it was actually really fun. I very much enjoyed this. Thank you Netgalley for this arc.

I had a tough time putting this graphic novel down. We get to see the early days of this cartoonist, and the trials they dealt with in their younger days. Life wasn’t always perfect, but drawing usually put a smile on their face. This graphic novel reveals how this comic strip came to be, and why people continue to love it today. Fans of this comic strip should check this graphic novel out.

A sweetly portrayed manga version of Charles Schulz's life. It skews more to a retelling than an educational biography, with a disclaimer up front that it is mostly going over events and not sourcing any dialogue or specific details from sources. With that caveat, it is a cute story on its own about a down on his luck cartoonist who ends up creating a worldwide sensational comic strip through his empathy and insight into human nature. I do think there is a certain sanitized framing of the story, as you can tell the writing wants to focus on the impact of Peanuts in the latter part of it. As a Japanese import, it doesn't contextualize or even address a lot of what was going on in America when Schulz was making Peanuts, such as creating Franklin during the Civil Rights era, or Snoopy going from a "normal" dog into a pop culture icon in his wacky author/flying ace/Joe Cool/etc. iterations. An enjoyable and well illustrated book, but I would not make it the sole source of information if people wanted a biography on Charles Schulz.

Thank you for the ARC. Loved this Manga look into the life of Charles Schultz and Peanuts. I enjoyed the story of Mr. Schultz and his family, even exploring how some of the Peanuts characters reflected people in his life. I would actually like to see something more indepth and focused on the creation of Peanuts. I feel like that would be a great companion guide to this graphic novel.

Manga Biographies: Charles M. Schultz is a great manga about the life and creativity of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schultz. From his urge to become a cartoonist at an early age to his first love and all of the influences that developed Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang, we get detailed descriptions and lovely illustrations to accompany it. It's a lovely biography of a great cartoonist.

A very digestible format for a biography. Sometimes nonfiction/biographies are a slow trudge for me, but this was very delightful to read.
It delivered laughter and tears. It was fun to learn how Peanuts developed and changed throughout the years and how dedicated Schulz was to it.
Thank you to Netgalley and Udon Entertainment for access to this free ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this peek into the Peanuts creator. I was engrossed in Sparky's story from start to finish. I'm glad that he kept going and created a comic that is beloved around the world.

**ARC provided by NetGalley for honest review**


Manga Biographies: Charles M. Schulz by Yuzuru Kuki was exactly as promised: a biography of the famous Peanuts artist’s life in a pleasantly drawn manga format. It follows Schuulz’s life from childhood all the way up until he passes away at the age of 77. I learned many interesting things about the comic artist, like how his nickname was Sparky and how many of his characters' names were inspired by real-life friends and coworkers. His passion for drawing really came through throughout this volume as well. I knew next to nothing about Schulz before, and the illustrated style kept it from becoming too dry or boring like in other biographies. Definitely worth the read if you’re at all interested.

Following the life of the famed Charles M. Schulz, the creator of the Peanuts comic strip, this biography takes on a unique format, laying the story out in manga style with simplistic art and storyline to allow young readers to learn more about the comic artist.
I’m going to be honest here and say that while reading this biography, I got a little bit emotional toward the end. I grew up watching the Peanuts movies and read a lot of the comics by borrowing them from the library so they were a big part of my childhood. The manga does paint a sort of idealistic image of Schulz but I think that’s fine since it seems to be aimed toward younger audiences. The art style is clean and seems to be sort of reminiscent of Schulz own style.
Overall, Manga Biographies: Charles M. Schulz is a wonderful biography perfect for fans of Peanuts and want to know more about the man behind the comic.
NOTE: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley for review purposes only. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Manga Biographies: Charles M. Schulz by Yuzuru Kuki [Udon Entertainment #NetGalley]

I am a huge Peanuts fan - in fact, I have every volume of The Complete Peanuts. So to be able to learn more about Charles M. Schulz, the creator of this beloved comic strip, was so much fun in manga form. I learned a lot more about the life through this book and fell even more in love with Peanuts, understanding more of its inspiration and origin. This is a fantastic biography to read about one of the best comic strip artists ever.