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4.34 AVERAGE
4.34 AVERAGE
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.
This is such a sweet and wholesome book. Kobayashi is a boy that everyone looks down on as a dumb, lazy punk meets Uno and learns about the tools that Uno uses to get through life. By applying those skills Kobayashi learns that he isn’t all the things that people look down at him for being. He starts to develop a friendship with Uno and supports him as well. The relationship of the two characters is so heartwarming and the neurodivergent rep in this manga is very artfully crafted. I couldn’t help but smiling while reading this manga.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for a free and honest review.
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
Very cute.
Usa, the main character is very autism-coded – no labels were used but he has many traits. Not in a bad way though, and not very stereotypical either. Either the mangaka is autistic themselves or they’ve done genuine research. I could relate to Usa a lot at least.
I love how the mangaka is providing helpful examples how autistic(-coded) people could easier navigate through life. And how one doesn’t need to be neurodivergent to do things a little differently or get oneself a Gedankenstütze, like writing notes down when starting a new job; as shown with Koba, the second main character.
It’s also cool how the space theme isn’t just used as an “I feel like an alien in this world” metaphor/analogy, but that Usa is actually into astronomy and the two also join an astronomy club.
Very friendship-focused, and I love the healthy relationship of the guys. Quite feminist. (Could be considered CBDCT, perhaps?) Sets a well example for young boys – not only, though. Anyone can learn a thing or two from this.
It also has some funny bits.
Definitely looking forward to volume 2!
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Thank you to Kodansha on Netgalley for an eARC.
-20.04.25
Usa, the main character is very autism-coded – no labels were used but he has many traits. Not in a bad way though, and not very stereotypical either. Either the mangaka is autistic themselves or they’ve done genuine research. I could relate to Usa a lot at least.
I love how the mangaka is providing helpful examples how autistic(-coded) people could easier navigate through life. And how one doesn’t need to be neurodivergent to do things a little differently or get oneself a Gedankenstütze, like writing notes down when starting a new job; as shown with Koba, the second main character.
It’s also cool how the space theme isn’t just used as an “I feel like an alien in this world” metaphor/analogy, but that Usa is actually into astronomy and the two also join an astronomy club.
Very friendship-focused, and I love the healthy relationship of the guys. Quite feminist. (Could be considered CBDCT, perhaps?) Sets a well example for young boys – not only, though. Anyone can learn a thing or two from this.
It also has some funny bits.
Definitely looking forward to volume 2!
~
Thank you to Kodansha on Netgalley for an eARC.
-20.04.25
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was such a sweet and wholesome story about friendship and acceptance through communication. I think this comic does a wonderful job about showing different types of neurodivergence and the different ways in which people need to accommodations to communicate and express themselves in the world.
I really enjoyed this story and I’m lookin forward to reading more of their story in the next volume!
Thank you to NetGalley and Kodansha for an e-arc in exchange for a honest review.
I really enjoyed this story and I’m lookin forward to reading more of their story in the next volume!
Thank you to NetGalley and Kodansha for an e-arc in exchange for a honest review.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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
This story is lovely! The book is about a new student (Uno) who's a bit different than what the other students are used to and the student that learns a lot more from him than he would have imagined (Kobayashi.)
I love how the characters stay relatable to the situations in the story and the art is so good. I like the themes that it covers such as discrimination, ignorance, differences between people, and ways to deal with mental health issues. I think I almost cried while reading about Uno (but I'm a sensitive person.)
I'll be waiting to read the following volume!
I love how the characters stay relatable to the situations in the story and the art is so good. I like the themes that it covers such as discrimination, ignorance, differences between people, and ways to deal with mental health issues. I think I almost cried while reading about Uno (but I'm a sensitive person.)
I'll be waiting to read the following volume!
I just finished reading the first volume of Spacewalking with You by Inuhiko Doronoda, and I really liked it. I’d never heard of it before, but now I completely understand why it was such a success in Japan. The themes aren’t obvious or heavy-handed—they’re subtle, but they stay with you. The character development is slow, but so well done. I especially loved the introspective tone and the slice-of-life atmosphere. The story also gently touches on themes of neurodiversity and emotional resilience, portraying characters who don’t quite fit in but find ways to connect and grow. It’s the kind of story that quietly pulls you in and lingers after you turn the last page.
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing the earc in exchange for an honest review.
This was such a heartwarming read, i loved the characters & their depth. Uno and Kobayashi's friendship is so cute and relatable. They understand each other in ways neither of them felt seen before.
Really recommend picking it up if you want a great story about friendship, belonging & astronomy. I can't wait to read volume 2.
This was such a heartwarming read, i loved the characters & their depth. Uno and Kobayashi's friendship is so cute and relatable. They understand each other in ways neither of them felt seen before.
Really recommend picking it up if you want a great story about friendship, belonging & astronomy. I can't wait to read volume 2.
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes