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A review by timefliesaway
Spacewalking with You 1 by Inuhiko Doronoda
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
4.75
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