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4.33 AVERAGE
4.33 AVERAGE
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an arc of this manga.
I loved this so much! I'm neurodivergent myself and I saw myself so much in these characters, which is something that doesn't usually happen in mangas, because the representation tends to be a bit off most of the time... So glad that in this manga the representation was exactly what I was hoping it would be!
It felt so real and authentic, it actually made me tear up at one point...
Can't wait to read more volumes of this! And if there is a physical release of this series in English, I'll definitely buy it! I need a manga series with good neurodivergent representation in my personal library!
I loved this so much! I'm neurodivergent myself and I saw myself so much in these characters, which is something that doesn't usually happen in mangas, because the representation tends to be a bit off most of the time... So glad that in this manga the representation was exactly what I was hoping it would be!
It felt so real and authentic, it actually made me tear up at one point...
Can't wait to read more volumes of this! And if there is a physical release of this series in English, I'll definitely buy it! I need a manga series with good neurodivergent representation in my personal library!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
"When I don't understand something, it feels like I'm floating in space."
Spacewalking with You feels like an absolute breath of fresh air in the shounen world. It showcases neurodivergent characters in a way I've never seen before in the manga medium. A lot of care has gone into the creation of this story. There were multiple times where I teared up, not only because of the characters themselves, but also the way Doronoda accurately portrays what it feels like to feel like an outsider, different from everyone else.
"... sometimes people just need a little something extra... ...so they can live like everyone else."
At its core this manga is a beautiful coming of age story. The art style is somewhat rudimentary, but overall Spacewalking with You has a lot of heart. This manga will appeal to readers who love rich slice-of-life stories with a good dose of comedy. Doronoda has created something truly special with this first volume and I'm excited to see where it leads.
Thank you Inuhiko Doronoda and Kodansha Comics for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
A heartwarming story about Kobashi and Uno, two high school students in Japan. Kobayashi feels aimless and like he's floating through life making mistakes after mistake. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to get it right bringing him feelings of inadequacy and shame.
This changes when a new student transfers to his class. Through his interactions with Uno and Uno's sister, Kobayashi realises that maybe there isn't anything wrong with him. They develop a friendship in which they learn from eachother: Kobayashi how to write down his needs and make a plan for sitiations. And Uno receives help from Kobayashi where socialising with peers is concerned. The story is incredibly sweet and at times it brought tears to my eyes. The story beautifully depicts some of the struggles that Neurodivergent people might face and how patience, kindness and acknowledgement of their needs can go a long way.
This changes when a new student transfers to his class. Through his interactions with Uno and Uno's sister, Kobayashi realises that maybe there isn't anything wrong with him. They develop a friendship in which they learn from eachother: Kobayashi how to write down his needs and make a plan for sitiations. And Uno receives help from Kobayashi where socialising with peers is concerned. The story is incredibly sweet and at times it brought tears to my eyes. The story beautifully depicts some of the struggles that Neurodivergent people might face and how patience, kindness and acknowledgement of their needs can go a long way.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this before publication date.
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This manga is a story that follows our main character Kobayashi who struggles with focusing in class, and acts like he doesn't care about his grades. But then he meets a new student called Uno. You learn quickly he is quite different to Kobayashi, but you watch as they have an unexpected bond and a unique friendship. It's a lovely start to a coming of age story, and I recommend it to others, especially people who felt like more of an outcast while at school. It also lightly tackles the feeling of loneliness, and how it affects people. The pacing is at quite a good speed too, as it help my attention the full time, but wasn't going too quick.
I look forward to read more of this series!
⭐⭐⭐⭐
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This manga is a story that follows our main character Kobayashi who struggles with focusing in class, and acts like he doesn't care about his grades. But then he meets a new student called Uno. You learn quickly he is quite different to Kobayashi, but you watch as they have an unexpected bond and a unique friendship. It's a lovely start to a coming of age story, and I recommend it to others, especially people who felt like more of an outcast while at school. It also lightly tackles the feeling of loneliness, and how it affects people. The pacing is at quite a good speed too, as it help my attention the full time, but wasn't going too quick.
I look forward to read more of this series!
⭐⭐⭐⭐
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
★ ★ ★ ★ ✬
Yamato Kobayashi is barely holding on—drifting through class and life without being able to focus. And then transfer student Keisuke Uno floats into the picture and everything changes.
I LOVED this manga. It was so genuinely SWEET. I feel like Uno is on the spectrum and I adored him. And as Kobayashi got to know him more, he started adoring him as well. The way he started using coping mechanisms like Uno and the way he protected him? Gah!
I’m not sure if this is going to be romantic. At the end of this first volume, they have a wonderful new friendship and I can’t wait to read more!
♡ boy love manga
♥ spectrum rep
♡ self-reflection
{I was gifted a complimentary copy of this book. All reviews are my own.}
Heartwarming, seamless representation of neurodivergence and mental health.
Whilst not overtly stated, I would say there is autism, learning difficulties, and anxiety, maybe depression.
We have seeming opposites finding solace and understanding in each other.
An eager, anxious transfer, a lazy, loud jock figure. Then, nearer the end, a third year who is a chronic over-thinker.
The art changes to suit the tone and characters’ which shows art can say just as much as words. Sometimes more.
I do wish there was colour as the cover is so beautiful, but obviously as a manga, the black and white is the norm.
Arc gifted by publisher.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a great manga focusing on neurodivergent characters and their relationships as they learn to tackle life. I really liked the art style when the characters would feel overwhelmed and how much detail was added in. I think this would be a great manga to gift to neurodivergent teens who are figuring out their place in the world.
Thank you Kodansha Comics and NetGalley for this ARC!
Thank you Kodansha Comics and NetGalley for this ARC!
Review to come.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review.