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Orange: The Complete Collection, Volume 1
by Ichigo Takano
What would you do if you had the chance to go back and redo the things you most regret in life?
I've been wanting to read "Orange" for a long time and the last time I went to my public library, I broke down and finally picked them up, even though I'm supposed to be reading books from my personal collection to help clear my shelves. And when I finished the first volume, what did I do? I bought the entire series! So much for clearing my shelves. . .
Anyways, I love "Orange" with all of my heart, and I could already reread this book even though I just finished it last night. I love slice of life manga, and this one had a science fiction element to it, so I was totally sold! This book features a girl named Naho. On the first day of school, she receives a letter from herself. . . from ten years in the future. At first she doesn't think it's real, but as things start happening as the letter says, she begins to regret not listening to the letter. Her future self tells her that if her and her friend group don't change things fast, one of their members will not be around in the future.
My favorite thing about this series thus far is most definitely the characters and the bonds between the six members of their friend group. There's Naho Takamiya, the shy protagonist who is willing to fade into the background as long as it makes everyone else happy. Kakeru Naruse is the new kid, who is always smiling, but always is the first to notice when someone else is feeling low. Hiroto Suwa is the leader of the group, the sports jock, the overall nice guy. I love how selfless he is add he is truly a gem; I wish everyone had a bestie like Suwa. :) Azusa Murasaka is a happy-go-lucky girl who is always willing to share a compliment or giveaway treats from her parents bakery. Takako Chino is the outspoken, rather aggressive member of the group that is willing to stand up to the bullies and take down the mean girls. And last but not least, there is Saku Hagita, the moody nerd of the group, who loves to read manga and often ends up as the butt of the groups jokes. I love the chemistry between all six characters; it took a while to keep them all straight, but I love them all now that I know them.
I love stories that make me feel things, and this one totally did that. The bonds between these friends are so tight and they would do anything for each other, but despite this, Kakeru still feels useless. This book hits on the heavy topics of self-worth, depression, and suicide, which only made me find this story that much more interesting and important. I love the overarching message of get out there and live life, because just letting things happen isn't much of a life at all. Don't live a life that future you will regret. Despite the heavy nature that this book often has, it is also an ode to the power of friendship (not in a cheesy way) and it had me laughing out loud uncontrollably (my sister gave me a few weird looks while reading it).
The art in this book is truly stunning and I just love how Takano drew all of the character expressions! I cannot wait to watch the anime one day and see all these gloriously drawn scenes brought to life in an entirely different way.
Overall, I love "Orange" to death and I have no regrets of purchasing the entire series. It was simultaneously super cozy, yet still carried relevant topics about how we all struggle with mental health and how we all regret some of the thing we did (or didn't do) in our lives. I love, love, love these books, and I will probably rant about them to anyone who will listen for a long time to come. I cannot wait for YOU to read these books and experience their magic for yourself! Happy reading!
I've been wanting to read "Orange" for a long time and the last time I went to my public library, I broke down and finally picked them up, even though I'm supposed to be reading books from my personal collection to help clear my shelves. And when I finished the first volume, what did I do? I bought the entire series! So much for clearing my shelves. . .
Anyways, I love "Orange" with all of my heart, and I could already reread this book even though I just finished it last night. I love slice of life manga, and this one had a science fiction element to it, so I was totally sold! This book features a girl named Naho. On the first day of school, she receives a letter from herself. . . from ten years in the future. At first she doesn't think it's real, but as things start happening as the letter says, she begins to regret not listening to the letter. Her future self tells her that if her and her friend group don't change things fast, one of their members will not be around in the future.
My favorite thing about this series thus far is most definitely the characters and the bonds between the six members of their friend group. There's Naho Takamiya, the shy protagonist who is willing to fade into the background as long as it makes everyone else happy. Kakeru Naruse is the new kid, who is always smiling, but always is the first to notice when someone else is feeling low. Hiroto Suwa is the leader of the group, the sports jock, the overall nice guy. I love how selfless he is add he is truly a gem; I wish everyone had a bestie like Suwa. :) Azusa Murasaka is a happy-go-lucky girl who is always willing to share a compliment or giveaway treats from her parents bakery. Takako Chino is the outspoken, rather aggressive member of the group that is willing to stand up to the bullies and take down the mean girls. And last but not least, there is Saku Hagita, the moody nerd of the group, who loves to read manga and often ends up as the butt of the groups jokes. I love the chemistry between all six characters; it took a while to keep them all straight, but I love them all now that I know them.
I love stories that make me feel things, and this one totally did that. The bonds between these friends are so tight and they would do anything for each other, but despite this, Kakeru still feels useless. This book hits on the heavy topics of self-worth, depression, and suicide, which only made me find this story that much more interesting and important. I love the overarching message of get out there and live life, because just letting things happen isn't much of a life at all. Don't live a life that future you will regret. Despite the heavy nature that this book often has, it is also an ode to the power of friendship (not in a cheesy way) and it had me laughing out loud uncontrollably (my sister gave me a few weird looks while reading it).
The art in this book is truly stunning and I just love how Takano drew all of the character expressions! I cannot wait to watch the anime one day and see all these gloriously drawn scenes brought to life in an entirely different way.
Overall, I love "Orange" to death and I have no regrets of purchasing the entire series. It was simultaneously super cozy, yet still carried relevant topics about how we all struggle with mental health and how we all regret some of the thing we did (or didn't do) in our lives. I love, love, love these books, and I will probably rant about them to anyone who will listen for a long time to come. I cannot wait for YOU to read these books and experience their magic for yourself! Happy reading!