As someone with family in Japan, Saudi Arabia, and America, reading this was a pure delight. Charming, hilarious, and relatable, Satoko and Nada are aAs someone with family in Japan, Saudi Arabia, and America, reading this was a pure delight. Charming, hilarious, and relatable, Satoko and Nada are an endearing and genuine pair who authentically portray friendship, sharing and celebrating culture, and stepping out of one’s comfort zone to go on new adventures. Adorable art, and very sweet. A top tier slice of life manga....more
An incredibly raw but immediately endearing account of self discovery and healing. This is a love song for everyone who has felt trapped, othered, unlAn incredibly raw but immediately endearing account of self discovery and healing. This is a love song for everyone who has felt trapped, othered, unloved by themselves and by those around them. This is a call of hope and solidarity; things cannot change overnight, and there will always be downs for every up, but with self love, the right environment, and a real support group, life can become a beautiful thing, even with its flaws. Really powerful, simple and cute art reveals the depths of so many hearts. ...more
So much more than beautiful art. This story is actually incredibly hard hitting and tackles issues such as abuse, trauma, sexism, and lgbtq issues. InSo much more than beautiful art. This story is actually incredibly hard hitting and tackles issues such as abuse, trauma, sexism, and lgbtq issues. Intriguing lore, interesting and complex characters, and stunning, whimsical art. One of my favorite manga, it redefines the shojo genre. ...more
My favorite manga series to date. Heavily researched, with the most beautiful and intricate art that I have seen. Each character is immensely enjoyablMy favorite manga series to date. Heavily researched, with the most beautiful and intricate art that I have seen. Each character is immensely enjoyable, and there is such a fascinating comfort in seeing the everyday ups and downs of historical life in one of the worlds most interesting and culturally rich places. This is a great series not only for manga fans, but for history fans as well! ...more
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