I think I finally found a way to read Sherlock Holmes and this Manga Classics might just be the way to do that. I have always been looking for a good book to keep me hooked to Sherlock Holmes stories and this is where my search ends. I loved the colorful illustrations and the artwork is so beautiful.

This book is such an inventive way to get the classics in the hands of other readers. Readers who are more interested in graphic novels than regular print books. Manga are real novels, but the storytelling is compelling in a different way and may attract someone who enjoys the format.

I liked how this book also had a detailed walkthrough on how to read manga. Not everyone has read as much manga as I have, and may not know the proper way to read the pages through as they are laid out as they would be in Japan.

This book's art was also beautiful and in full color! It made the art even more compelling with the color. I absolutely loved this aspect!

I have never read Sherlock Holmes but thought the concept was interesting. I really enjoyed the art, the facial expressions left a little to be desired. The story itself, I liked that Sherlock was not as pompous as the Tv show had depicted it made the friendship between him and Watson much more enjoyable. 4 for the art 3 for the story so 3.5 overall. I would read more in this series. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is a new Manga version of Sherlock Holmes - A Study in Scarlet. I have not read Manga before but I thought this looked interesting. There are directions to read a manga book on the ebook, but it has been reversed for reading in the Netgalley app. So a little confusion, but it works out.
Amazing full-color artwork here. Holmes and Watson look great in Manga.

Looking forward to more classics on this style.

I thought it was an excellent twist to the story we already know, I love discovering new versions of the Sherlock Holmes stories and this was undoubtedly an excellent contribution. I think it does a very good job adapting the story and it is a very easy read !!

Eine weiter Version von Sherlock Holmes - weil es einfach nicht genug geben kann! Die Charaktere wirken hier im Vergleich zu anderen Versionen sehr jung und vielleicht liegt es einfach am Manga Genre aber die unterschwellige BL Spannung hier ist ja zum Anfassen! Insbesondere seitens Sherlock.

I loved the manga depictions of Sherlock and Watson. A lot younger version than in the books. Easy to read and of course a fab story.

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A well crafted adaptation of the first sherlock Holmes mystery. The art style is definitely anime inspired with one of the more handsome Sherlocks and Watsons I have seen. This would be a great way to introduce reluctant readers to the classics. I am looking forward to reading more volumes in this sherlock series.

Any adaptation of Sherlock Holmes is an instant read for me. What I really liked about this adaptation was the art style, primarily between the designs of John and Sherlock. I love how they have the opposite color pallets in their physical features such as their hair and eyes and in their clothing. I think it really shows how different they are when they first meet and how they have different outlooks on what is happening. I'm always a fan of the Sherlock Holmes series and I highly recommend it for anyone who is looking for more Sherlock content.

Manga Sherlock Holmes... what's not to love?

A study in Scarlet is probably one of the most famous cases the enigmatic Mr. Holmes ever undertook. It was a delight giving this classic tale a reread with beautiful illustrations.

I recommend this book if you love:
🌟 classics
🌟 mystery
🌟 Manga

I really enjoyed this book and would love to read more of this series.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC to enjoy and review.

Such a captivating read …kept me guessing the killer and loved Sherlock’s’ Method of deduction…a vibrant read full of color …can’t wait for Sherlock and Watson’s next adventure !

I have been a fan of ACD Sherlock Holmes since the Guy Ritchie movie inspired me to read the entire canon in 2009. I'm a huge fan of all sorts of SH properties, perhaps even a bit of a junkie you might say, as I love to see how these characters and these stories are expanded upon and retold. So I was quick to pick this volume up! It's a fairly straightforward retelling of the first Sherlock Holmes, a great introduction for newcomers and a nice way to revisit it all for longtime fans.

I did at first, seeing the cover, think that perhaps Holmes was drawn too "pretty boy" for my tastes, as I'm used to more severe and angular designs with sharp cheekbones. But within the confines of the manga I quickly got used to how and Watson are portrayed in the style, especially as they quickly got expressive and dynamic solving their first case together.

The full colored pages were nice, and I particularly love how the backgrounds turned sunshiny mellow yellow as Watson and Holmes grew closer and had friendship moments together.

I also liked the original flashback to Holmes' childhood where he reveals the secret of a street magician's trick and how that plays into him not wanting to explain all his deductions to Watson at first. It was a cute friendship moment between them, and I do think that showing this lifelong bond develop from a chance meeting is one of this manga's strong points.

My one quibble is that some of the order of the word bubbles and story dialogue didn't flow naturally, causing me to occasionally read some parts out of order. Such as the famous "Clearly, Afghanistan," moment. And I say that as someone used to reading manga in the right-to-left style from 15+ years of experience. And as this seems to be an OEL manga, there isn't the usual excuse of working with bubbleflow intended for kanji.

Still, I hope this draws lot of new readers in and provides a gateway experience to classic Sherlock Holmes. And that this does prove to be only the first volume recounting the Holmesian canon! Especially as we seem to be foreshadowing a certain arch nemesis...

Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a pretty average adaptation that was a decent read, but not terribly compelling. The backgrounds are nice and the art is pretty good, though I thought the faces were a little unexpressive. The dialogue was average, not overly compelling but interesting enough to continue reading.

I do like how the artist depicted Holmes - there was a lot of life to his character, always moving around, and his and Watson's relationship was genuinely engaging.

Overall, not a bad read - pretty much exactly as advertised. It didn't blow me away, but I did enjoy my time reading.

A delightful and fun adaptation of A Study in Scarlet. The art style and the story complement each other well, making it easy to follow. The illustrations add to the original story, as you can clearly see and understand the expressiveness of the characters in respect to the scenes. Overall, a great adaptation of a classic!

I love manga adaptations of novels and this was my first Manga Classics title. I am looking forward to checking out other adaptations under the Manga Classics series! I think this is a great way to introduce these classics to a wider audience by allowing people to explore and engage with these stories in a way that they wouldn’t normally. Thank you NetGalley and Udon Entertainment for the ARC!

this was my first time reading sherlock holmes and it didn't disappoint . I actually liked it very much.
sherlock holmes is a very likable character – glad to meet this famous detective. I liked how he was enjoying himself.
mystery was very easy to guess but background lovestory was such a treat.

as for the art, it is very beautiful and vibrant! gives you manga vibes! ✨
but i wonder why Holmes and Watson look so feminine? 🥲

thanks to publishers for the copy!

Perhaps I've read too many yaoi and yuri manga but MAN they sure leaned into the Holmes/Watson romantic tension! The artwork is a little inconsistent. Holmes and Watson are drawn incredibly well, if at times, not matching the intensity of the dialogue. But literally every other character is nearly indistinguishable from.each other. Like the illustrator had two molds of dudes and used it with different costumes throughout. Still interesting medium for an old favorite.

This was an excellent adaptation to A Study in Scarlet! I’m happy that I was able to get a chance to read this early because NetGalley gave me an eARC to review which does not affect my review. I’m a big fan of Sherlock Holmes and manga/comics help me to focus on a book for longer than typical so this was perfect. The art was also super pretty and did well at conveying nonvocal information!

A fun adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's A Study in Scarlet. Choy’s adaptation is a fun read, with a quick pace and great visuals. The characters are distinct and intriguing, and the adaptation stands up against others of its kind.

I loved everything about this book. The characters, the art, the pacing all kept me hooked and I read the book in one sitting. What i always expect from a Sherlock adaptation is that his friendship with Watson is so close that you have to ask yourself if there's something romantic going on. That, for me, is a sign of an unbreakable friendship in stories and real life. I also liked that the Sherlock in this story wasn't portrayed as a weird, antisocial person because of his peculiar personality, but instead as a charismatic, social one. I think it fits more to his character, although I have not the original books yet, and is good representation that neurodivergent people aren't always society outcasts.
The only suggestion I have for this book is maybe considerate using a less vibrant color palette to accentuate the 19th century atmosphere.