Danielle
Despite being a Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki fan for years, I hadn’t heard about this until now. It is a shame it isn’t more well known, for despite being from before Ghibli and many of Miyazaki’s more beloved movies and graphic novel, the same brilliance is present here. In fact it has very familiar elements we see in Nausicaa and Princess Mononoke. It is more a story or fable with illustrations rather than a typical manga, but it suits the story. The illustrations are all in colour and gorgeous, with Miyazaki’s signature style. The story, based off a Tibetan folk tale, is strange, yet very poignant. It’s short, but delivers a pretty powerful punch. Highly recommended if you like Miyazaki’s work, especially along the lines of Nausicaa or Princess Mononoke.
Despite being a Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki fan for years, I hadn’t heard about this until now. It is a shame it isn’t more well known, for despite being from before Ghibli and many of Miyazaki’s more beloved movies and graphic novel, the same brilliance is present here. In fact it has very familiar elements we see in Nausicaa and Princess Mononoke. It is more a story or fable with illustrations rather than a typical manga, but it suits the story. The illustrations are all in colour and gorgeous, with Miyazaki’s signature style. The story, based off a Tibetan folk tale, is strange, yet very poignant. It’s short, but delivers a pretty powerful punch. Highly recommended if you like Miyazaki’s work, especially along the lines of Nausicaa or Princess Mononoke.
A book blogger I follow has been singing the praises of this series and I finally picked it up and I love it! It’s magical and whimsical, but has a bit of an edge to it that elevates it beyond just a cozy fantasy. The artwork is gorgeous! The world is very imaginative, lending the artwork a great pallet to work with. Coco the main character is a delight, and though we haven’t had much time to get to know the other characters, they still leave an impression. There is obvious allusions to deeper things happening that we’re sure to dig into in future volumes, which lends it a sense of mystery. One of the better manga I’ve read in awhile!
A book blogger I follow has been singing the praises of this series and I finally picked it up and I love it! It’s magical and whimsical, but has a bit of an edge to it that elevates it beyond just a cozy fantasy. The artwork is gorgeous! The world is very imaginative, lending the artwork a great pallet to work with. Coco the main character is a delight, and though we haven’t had much time to get to know the other characters, they still leave an impression. There is obvious allusions to deeper things happening that we’re sure to dig into in future volumes, which lends it a sense of mystery. One of the better manga I’ve read in awhile!
Beyond the Clouds, Tome 1
This was a cute, sweet, and imaginative steampunk ish sci-fantasy. It definitely had a Ghibli feel to it and was obviously inspired by the likes of Castle in the Sky. The artwork is lovely, the characters likeable, even if not deep. I liked the emphasis on stories and books being a comfort and inspiration. Looking forward to reading more in the series!
This was a cute, sweet, and imaginative steampunk ish sci-fantasy. It definitely had a Ghibli feel to it and was obviously inspired by the likes of Castle in the Sky. The artwork is lovely, the characters likeable, even if not deep. I liked the emphasis on stories and books being a comfort and inspiration. Looking forward to reading more in the series!
I’m always wary when manga is compared to Ghibli, but this one sounded promising and looked gorgeous, so I gave it a try. I certainly think it has the vibe of Princess Mononoke or Nausicaa a little bit, although it remains to be seen if the story fleshes out to be as good as those. The artwork is gorgeous and the premise is really interesting. It has a dark edge to it I wasn’t expecting, but that elevates the story quite a bit. For a first volume it’s a bit short, so there isn’t a lot of character stuff, but I certainly like the main character Pili and the mysterious creature Oak is awesome. I’m hoping future volumes will expand the world and we’ll see Pili continue to grow and discover more of her powers and potential. A very good start to a new series!
I’m always wary when manga is compared to Ghibli, but this one sounded promising and looked gorgeous, so I gave it a try. I certainly think it has the vibe of Princess Mononoke or Nausicaa a little bit, although it remains to be seen if the story fleshes out to be as good as those. The artwork is gorgeous and the premise is really interesting. It has a dark edge to it I wasn’t expecting, but that elevates the story quite a bit. For a first volume it’s a bit short, so there isn’t a lot of character stuff, but I certainly like the main character Pili and the mysterious creature Oak is awesome. I’m hoping future volumes will expand the world and we’ll see Pili continue to grow and discover more of her powers and potential. A very good start to a new series!