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lavendermarch's review against another edition
4.0
This was a rather difficult read, since there was a LOT of farming/agriculture/husbandry-related vocabulary to look up. That said, it was definitely entertaining! I can see why people like it so much. The themes are interesting and the storyline is unique. Recommended! 4 stars.
nommedeploom's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
obviously arakawa is most famous for fullmetal alchemist, but i’m so glad i finally found a source for her earlier work. there’s so much to love about this series, and it’s clear how her unique voice has developed through it.
jurassicreads's review against another edition
3.0
TW: fat shaming, talk of animal death
Characters: 5/10
Atmosphere: 8/10
Writing style: 6/10
Plot: 7/10
Intrigue: 5/10
Logic: 5/10
Entertainment: 5/10
Total CAWPILE rating: 5.86
Characters: 5/10
Atmosphere: 8/10
Writing style: 6/10
Plot: 7/10
Intrigue: 5/10
Logic: 5/10
Entertainment: 5/10
Total CAWPILE rating: 5.86
true14216's review against another edition
5.0
I've heard that the anime is great, then I heard about the manga. But I didn't think it would be something that I would want to read/watch because it's a slice of life anime/manga and I usually read fantasy or something magical. I picked this because a graphic novel artist I follow had been saying how great the show was so they decided to read the book. And well they were right, this book is really good. I don't think it's something I would normally be into but somehow the story just grabs you and makes you want to read. So here's to reading more of this wonderful story.
grimmend's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
indiareadsalot's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
arisaamarissa's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
4.75
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
I saw this anime back when it aired, and with no news of a third season I decided to read the manga.
And while I did enjoy this volume, it was just too familiar. Most of the things that happened in this manga happened in the anime, and I just have to say that I liked it being animated a bit more. It just brought the atmosphere of the manga to live. Now it felt stagnant and a bit boring. Of course, I am delighted that the anime followed the manga this closely, but it does give a problem if someone wants to read the manga.
This manga tells us about Hachiken, who started at an agricultural school while he doesn't have any farm experience or anything. Which is cause for several hilarious scenes where Hachiken finds out that going to agricultural school isn't the easy go lucky thing he thought he could flee to. In the first chapters we can clearly see him thinking that it will be super easy for him. Oh ho ho, he finds out the hard way that this school is practically a camp, more like a hell than heaven. Waking up a 5 am to help out with the chickens, having to join a club (and most of them are sports), and then I am not even talking about the physical test they have to take. He also quickly finds out that just joining a club isn't going to be easy.
Seeing this volume it also reminds me of what will happen to Hachiken later in the series. You can see the little hints in this one too. Taking on too much tasks, volunteering for a lot of things, studying and doing too much. On the one hand I dread it when it will happen, on the other hand, thanks to that Hachiken learned a valuable lesson.
The manga is also really interesting as it talks about the farming stuff in great detail. Yes, it might get just a bit boring, but luckily most of the time it is done with added comedy and hilarious situations. Like when Hachiken finds out where eggs come from.
It was also interesting to see Hachiken's reason for going to this school again. I hope it will be elaborated some more in the later volumes, just like it was done in the anime.
There are various side characters which made the book way more awesome and interesting. They each have their traits and personalities and I love how they interact with Hachiken.
I just had a laugh at the last part of this volume. I remember this part from the anime and it was just great to see it back. Especially knowing what Hachiken will be doing. :)
The art is so-so. It is decent, but I expected more from the mangaka who also made the gorgeous series Fullmetal Alchemist. I do hope it will improve as the story progresses, because as of now, I am not entirely impressed with it. For some reason the animals look good though, but the humans.... :\
All in all, I will be reading this manga further, and hopefully I will find some new material in this series. And I would recommend this series to everyone.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
And while I did enjoy this volume, it was just too familiar. Most of the things that happened in this manga happened in the anime, and I just have to say that I liked it being animated a bit more. It just brought the atmosphere of the manga to live. Now it felt stagnant and a bit boring. Of course, I am delighted that the anime followed the manga this closely, but it does give a problem if someone wants to read the manga.
This manga tells us about Hachiken, who started at an agricultural school while he doesn't have any farm experience or anything. Which is cause for several hilarious scenes where Hachiken finds out that going to agricultural school isn't the easy go lucky thing he thought he could flee to. In the first chapters we can clearly see him thinking that it will be super easy for him. Oh ho ho, he finds out the hard way that this school is practically a camp, more like a hell than heaven. Waking up a 5 am to help out with the chickens, having to join a club (and most of them are sports), and then I am not even talking about the physical test they have to take. He also quickly finds out that just joining a club isn't going to be easy.
Seeing this volume it also reminds me of what will happen to Hachiken later in the series. You can see the little hints in this one too. Taking on too much tasks, volunteering for a lot of things, studying and doing too much. On the one hand I dread it when it will happen, on the other hand, thanks to that Hachiken learned a valuable lesson.
The manga is also really interesting as it talks about the farming stuff in great detail. Yes, it might get just a bit boring, but luckily most of the time it is done with added comedy and hilarious situations. Like when Hachiken finds out where eggs come from.
It was also interesting to see Hachiken's reason for going to this school again. I hope it will be elaborated some more in the later volumes, just like it was done in the anime.
There are various side characters which made the book way more awesome and interesting. They each have their traits and personalities and I love how they interact with Hachiken.
I just had a laugh at the last part of this volume. I remember this part from the anime and it was just great to see it back. Especially knowing what Hachiken will be doing. :)
The art is so-so. It is decent, but I expected more from the mangaka who also made the gorgeous series Fullmetal Alchemist. I do hope it will improve as the story progresses, because as of now, I am not entirely impressed with it. For some reason the animals look good though, but the humans.... :\
All in all, I will be reading this manga further, and hopefully I will find some new material in this series. And I would recommend this series to everyone.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
sparrow_ink's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
pluviosity's review against another edition
4.0
"oh, singkatnya, kau menyerah lalu kemari ya?
Menyedihkan."
Seperti siapapun, Hachiken Yugo tentu juga marah kalau dikatai seperti itu.
Bukan karena itu kata-kata kasar.
Tapi karena itu kenyataan.
Dari sinopsisnya sudah gampang ditebak kalau ini adalah genrenya slice-of-life, josei (meski sama Elex dikategorikan 'komik remaja'), dan komedi.
Hachiken masuk ke SMK Pertanian Oezo lebih karena ingin 'lari'. Dia jauh berbeda dengan teman-teman barunya. Lahir dan dibesarkan di kota, dari keluarga pegawai biasa, masuk SMP elit, belajarbelajardanbelajar dengan tujuan kuliah di Universitas Ternama.
Plot awal ceritanya sebenarnya sudah bisa ditebak, dan komedinya juga lumayan (yang jelas timingnya jauh lebih baik dari Fullmetal Alchemist).
Tapi yang bikin saya sangat lega waktu baca ini adalah karena ceritanya berjalan cepat, gak penuh dengan drama komedi yang gak perlu, dan karakter utamanya, si Hachiken, juga sangat kuat.
Hachiken yang nyasar di peternakan itu memang awalnya penuh dengan prasangka, pandangan sempit, dan merendahkan orang. Tapi untungnya sterotip ini tidak digambarkan berlarut-larut.
Hachiken mungkin adalah anak kota, dan baru pertama kali tahu dunia pertanian (dari mana asalnya telur saja dia tidak tahu...), tapi dia suka belajar dan seorang pekerja keras, ini saja tampaknya sudah cukup untuk membuatnya mau belajar dari orang 'kampung' dan menyadari kesalahan-kesalahannya.
Meski chara designnya tidak terlalu spesial, pembagian panelnya menakjubkan, terutama untuk efek dramatisnya, terakhir kali saya lihat gambar manga yang bisa merasuk semacam ini adalah di Aria karya Kozue Amano.
Hiromu Arakawa-sensei juga menakjubkan dalam hal membuat setting cerita. Bukan soal bagaimana sistem dunia pertanian berjalan--toh ini mungkin akan lebih 'gampang' karena realitasnya yang lebih dekat dengan latar belakang Arakawa-sensei--tapi lebih ke bagaimana mengenalkan dunia itu ke pembacanya, yang mungkin adalah orang-orang seperti Hachiken.
Dengan berjalannya cerita, terasa kita juga seperti mengikuti perjalanan Hachiken untuk mengetahui alasan sebenarnya dia masuk ke dunia pertanian itu.
Tidak dengan cara menggurui, dan meski tidak terburu-buru, tapi tetap melangkah maju.
;]
Menyedihkan."
Seperti siapapun, Hachiken Yugo tentu juga marah kalau dikatai seperti itu.
Bukan karena itu kata-kata kasar.
Tapi karena itu kenyataan.
Dari sinopsisnya sudah gampang ditebak kalau ini adalah genrenya slice-of-life, josei (meski sama Elex dikategorikan 'komik remaja'), dan komedi.
Hachiken masuk ke SMK Pertanian Oezo lebih karena ingin 'lari'. Dia jauh berbeda dengan teman-teman barunya. Lahir dan dibesarkan di kota, dari keluarga pegawai biasa, masuk SMP elit, belajarbelajardanbelajar dengan tujuan kuliah di Universitas Ternama.
Plot awal ceritanya sebenarnya sudah bisa ditebak, dan komedinya juga lumayan (yang jelas timingnya jauh lebih baik dari Fullmetal Alchemist).
Tapi yang bikin saya sangat lega waktu baca ini adalah karena ceritanya berjalan cepat, gak penuh dengan drama komedi yang gak perlu, dan karakter utamanya, si Hachiken, juga sangat kuat.
Hachiken yang nyasar di peternakan itu memang awalnya penuh dengan prasangka, pandangan sempit, dan merendahkan orang. Tapi untungnya sterotip ini tidak digambarkan berlarut-larut.
Hachiken mungkin adalah anak kota, dan baru pertama kali tahu dunia pertanian (dari mana asalnya telur saja dia tidak tahu...), tapi dia suka belajar dan seorang pekerja keras, ini saja tampaknya sudah cukup untuk membuatnya mau belajar dari orang 'kampung' dan menyadari kesalahan-kesalahannya.
Meski chara designnya tidak terlalu spesial, pembagian panelnya menakjubkan, terutama untuk efek dramatisnya, terakhir kali saya lihat gambar manga yang bisa merasuk semacam ini adalah di Aria karya Kozue Amano.
Hiromu Arakawa-sensei juga menakjubkan dalam hal membuat setting cerita. Bukan soal bagaimana sistem dunia pertanian berjalan--toh ini mungkin akan lebih 'gampang' karena realitasnya yang lebih dekat dengan latar belakang Arakawa-sensei--tapi lebih ke bagaimana mengenalkan dunia itu ke pembacanya, yang mungkin adalah orang-orang seperti Hachiken.
Dengan berjalannya cerita, terasa kita juga seperti mengikuti perjalanan Hachiken untuk mengetahui alasan sebenarnya dia masuk ke dunia pertanian itu.
Tidak dengan cara menggurui, dan meski tidak terburu-buru, tapi tetap melangkah maju.
;]