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おおかみこどもの雨と雪 [Ōkami Kodomo no Yuki to Ame] #1-3
Wolf Children: Ame & Yuki
When Hana falls in love with a young interloper she encounters in her college class, the last thing she expects to learn is that he is part wolf. Instead of rejecting her lover upon learning his secret, she accepts him with open arms. Soon, the couple is expecting their first child, and a cozy picture of family life unfolds. But after what seems like a mere moment of bliss to Hana, the father of her children is tragically taken from her. Life as a single mother is hard in any situation, but when your children walk a fine line between man and beast, the rules of parenting all but go out the window. With no one to turn to, how will Hana survive?
549 pages, Hardcover
First published June 22, 2012
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August 18, 2019
I have owned this anime for so long and one day me and dad were in Barnes and Noble several months ago and I saw the beautiful hardback on the shelf and had to get it. The manga is just as wonderful as the anime. Sad though 😕
Happy Reading!
Mel 🖤🐶🐺🐾
Happy Reading!
Mel 🖤🐶🐺🐾
October 21, 2017
it is The Most Wonderful Manga I've Ever Read.
February 13, 2014
Love it. Watched the animated movie, loved it as well.
Hana, a university student, meets a young man who sneaks in to the uni to get an education. The pair begin to interact, and before a blink of an eye, they fall in love. With that confession of love, a secret is revealed.
The two have kids, Ame and Yuki, rain and snow. Ame, a rowdy girl who loves nature struggles to fit in with human society due to her ability to change between her wolf self, and human self. Yuki, a timid boy who prefers to be stay human struggles to fit into nature. As the two grow older, their standings and views of their blood lineage change...
Hana, a university student, meets a young man who sneaks in to the uni to get an education. The pair begin to interact, and before a blink of an eye, they fall in love. With that confession of love, a secret is revealed.
The two have kids, Ame and Yuki, rain and snow. Ame, a rowdy girl who loves nature struggles to fit in with human society due to her ability to change between her wolf self, and human self. Yuki, a timid boy who prefers to be stay human struggles to fit into nature. As the two grow older, their standings and views of their blood lineage change...
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November 23, 2024
A heartwarming and adorable manga 💕
This is a beautiful hardcover copy with full color bonus pages of art sprinkled in amongst the original black and white artwork that includes all 3 volumes of the story.
I had seen the anime movie a few years ago prior to obtaining a copy of the manga and really loved it! It hits all the feels and is so memorable.
Wolf Children captures the struggles of single motherhood with the additional challenge of raising half human/half wolf children! Children who ultimately must grow up and come to terms with which role they want to dominate their path in life—that of a wolf or a human. It’s a coming-of-age tale… a fresh breeze in the countryside. It’s poignant yet uplifting with a focus on self-discovery. Let’s just say the mother, Hana, deserves a mother-of-the-year award for her commitment!
Be ready for an emotional story full of ups and downs—don’t let the cute vibes fool you!
💫A must-have for your collection if you are a fan of the anime! ♡♡
Challenge Met: 2024 Monster Mash
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◇ Read a book over 300 pages. ✔️
This is a beautiful hardcover copy with full color bonus pages of art sprinkled in amongst the original black and white artwork that includes all 3 volumes of the story.
I had seen the anime movie a few years ago prior to obtaining a copy of the manga and really loved it! It hits all the feels and is so memorable.
Wolf Children captures the struggles of single motherhood with the additional challenge of raising half human/half wolf children! Children who ultimately must grow up and come to terms with which role they want to dominate their path in life—that of a wolf or a human. It’s a coming-of-age tale… a fresh breeze in the countryside. It’s poignant yet uplifting with a focus on self-discovery. Let’s just say the mother, Hana, deserves a mother-of-the-year award for her commitment!
Be ready for an emotional story full of ups and downs—don’t let the cute vibes fool you!
💫A must-have for your collection if you are a fan of the anime! ♡♡
Challenge Met: 2024 Monster Mash
|Jason Vorhees Category|
◇ Read a book over 300 pages. ✔️
April 2, 2021
چقد لطیف و زیبا بود :)
بعضی وقتا با خودم فکر می‌کنم چقدر عجیبه که ژاپن میتونه انیمه‌ها و فیلم‌هایی با چنین روند آهسته و زیبایی خلق کنه.
داستان و روند اتفاقا واقعا جذاب بود. معمولی بود؛ اما زندگی و عشق و امید رو نشون میداد.
بعضی وقتا با خودم فکر می‌کنم چقدر عجیبه که ژاپن میتونه انیمه‌ها و فیلم‌هایی با چنین روند آهسته و زیبایی خلق کنه.
داستان و روند اتفاقا واقعا جذاب بود. معمولی بود؛ اما زندگی و عشق و امید رو نشون میداد.
April 14, 2021
second read: i simply think i should not be judged for rereading this manga. i needed a quick read that would distract me from the impending doom that is my final exams.
first read: i never thought i would cry at a manga where the main character *does the deed* with a wolf in the first chapter, but here i am, sobbing.
first read: i never thought i would cry at a manga where the main character *does the deed* with a wolf in the first chapter, but here i am, sobbing.
June 4, 2016
4 Stars, Completed* August 7, 2016
*Review based on the entire series (Volumes 1-3)
Wolf Children essentially begins as a love story between a young university student named Hana and an enigmatic man who attends her college but isn’t exactly a student there. As they begin to fall deeply in love, he reveals that he’s not human and transforms into a wolf. Unwavering, Hana still accepts the “wolf man” into her life. They happily get married and have two healthy children: Yuki born on a snowy day and Ame during heavy rain. All is well until Hana’s husband is tragically taken away from the family (this is not a spoiler-I checked and it was in the book’s cover flap as well as Goodreads’ synopsis), and subsequently she becomes a single mother. Unable to keep her wild and expressive children away from the prying eyes of the people in a densely populated city, she soon makes the decision to move to the countryside. And there she and her family will have to face other plights but also many joys as well.
It seems like Hosoda had two goals in mind with this series: readers get a coming of age story with Yuki and Ame, but they also witness the troubles and hardships Hana endures as a single mother of two wolf children. This type of dual storytelling was achieved splendidly. Wolf Children also has such a touching narrative because at its heart are themes like the power of love and the perseverance and strength an individual can gain after experiencing loss. Furthermore, it manages to include other important motifs such as change and self-discovery as well.
Also, Hosoda uses a completely unique take on young parenting by using a dash of fantasy without overwhelming the very simplistic storyline. There’s no mythology or background shared about wolf people and absolutely no world building. Instead, Wolf Children remains as a lighthearted, slice of life series throughout. And I found that taking this approach worked in the series’ favor-mainly because Wolf Children takes a very character driven course.
I adore Yuki and Ame so much. Like most siblings, they’re totally different from each other. It was also refreshing that they didn’t follow usual gender stereotypes. Yuki grew up more as a rowdy tomboy and Ame a delicate and sensitive child. And as they grew older, both kids go through a lot of unexpected changes that will lead to their eventual divergence in path. And when that separation does happen, it occurs so naturally and realistic. I also really loved how the moment of self discovery for each kid were executed in such a paradoxical manner. Ame was born during the rainfall and he discovered his true calling in the winter, and Yuki born during snowfall decidedly wanted to live among humans when spring rolled around. Small details like this made this series even more incredible.
Hana is an admirable maternal figure. She handles young motherhood without ease, which is to be expected, but there’s never any doubt that she loves her children. The sacrifices and commitments she makes are always with Yuki and Ame in mind. I enjoyed her presence throughout the series immensely. However, my only problem was during the end of Ame’s arc, towards the conclusion of the series, Hana makes a rash and silly decision that will lead to several conflicts that could have been easily avoided if she chose the more obvious choice. It was so frustrating to witness that scene because it downright contradicted her earlier character. Other than that inconsistency, I was so fond of Hana and her loving nature.
In both the animation and manga, Yuki is the narrator; I found this clever decision to be very effective and efficient. Yuki can subjectively describe the strains her mother encounters while raising her and her brother, but she’s also able to recount the struggles she and Ame face as they choose between identifying with a wolf or a human. And, more importantly, it’s the reason that explains the ambiguity and obscurity of the wolf man’s arc. If her mother was the narrator, it couldn’t be justified why readers weren’t given more elaboration on the wolf man or the mythology on wolf people. And if it was in Ame’s perspective, readers wouldn’t get a true reflection on Yuki’s birth (since she’s the firstborn) or what yearning to be part of human society would be like (seeing as we get that only with Yuki in the later half).
And I actually believe the manga is even better than the corresponding film, which came as a huge shock seeing as the animation is the original work. I think this was due to the fact I wasn’t thoroughly enchanted by the movie’s soundtrack, which is a significant component that adds to my enjoyment of any anime. I also thought some scenes moved way too fast to draw an emotional response from me and found other parts to drag. Since the manga is divided into three volumes, I was able to set my own pacing.
The art in Wolf Children is also nice and crisp. Yu’s illustrations really captures Mamoru Hosoda’s story, and I loved that the manga remained close to the original film’s plot-it didn’t miss a single scene. And, to my utter delight, the graphic novel included so many colored pages.
Overall, Wolf Children is certainly not as depressing as other readers have pointed out. Rather, it’s a lighthearted manga loaded with subtle humor and charm. Its ability in including significant themes and values with simplicity should be something to commend. And, once again, the characters are so sweet and memorable. The art is breathtaking and matches with the original animation perfectly. Wolf Children is a heartwarming story I really can’t recommend enough.
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*Review based on the entire series (Volumes 1-3)
Wolf Children essentially begins as a love story between a young university student named Hana and an enigmatic man who attends her college but isn’t exactly a student there. As they begin to fall deeply in love, he reveals that he’s not human and transforms into a wolf. Unwavering, Hana still accepts the “wolf man” into her life. They happily get married and have two healthy children: Yuki born on a snowy day and Ame during heavy rain. All is well until Hana’s husband is tragically taken away from the family (this is not a spoiler-I checked and it was in the book’s cover flap as well as Goodreads’ synopsis), and subsequently she becomes a single mother. Unable to keep her wild and expressive children away from the prying eyes of the people in a densely populated city, she soon makes the decision to move to the countryside. And there she and her family will have to face other plights but also many joys as well.
It seems like Hosoda had two goals in mind with this series: readers get a coming of age story with Yuki and Ame, but they also witness the troubles and hardships Hana endures as a single mother of two wolf children. This type of dual storytelling was achieved splendidly. Wolf Children also has such a touching narrative because at its heart are themes like the power of love and the perseverance and strength an individual can gain after experiencing loss. Furthermore, it manages to include other important motifs such as change and self-discovery as well.
Also, Hosoda uses a completely unique take on young parenting by using a dash of fantasy without overwhelming the very simplistic storyline. There’s no mythology or background shared about wolf people and absolutely no world building. Instead, Wolf Children remains as a lighthearted, slice of life series throughout. And I found that taking this approach worked in the series’ favor-mainly because Wolf Children takes a very character driven course.
I adore Yuki and Ame so much. Like most siblings, they’re totally different from each other. It was also refreshing that they didn’t follow usual gender stereotypes. Yuki grew up more as a rowdy tomboy and Ame a delicate and sensitive child. And as they grew older, both kids go through a lot of unexpected changes that will lead to their eventual divergence in path. And when that separation does happen, it occurs so naturally and realistic. I also really loved how the moment of self discovery for each kid were executed in such a paradoxical manner. Ame was born during the rainfall and he discovered his true calling in the winter, and Yuki born during snowfall decidedly wanted to live among humans when spring rolled around. Small details like this made this series even more incredible.
Hana is an admirable maternal figure. She handles young motherhood without ease, which is to be expected, but there’s never any doubt that she loves her children. The sacrifices and commitments she makes are always with Yuki and Ame in mind. I enjoyed her presence throughout the series immensely. However, my only problem was during the end of Ame’s arc, towards the conclusion of the series, Hana makes a rash and silly decision that will lead to several conflicts that could have been easily avoided if she chose the more obvious choice. It was so frustrating to witness that scene because it downright contradicted her earlier character. Other than that inconsistency, I was so fond of Hana and her loving nature.
In both the animation and manga, Yuki is the narrator; I found this clever decision to be very effective and efficient. Yuki can subjectively describe the strains her mother encounters while raising her and her brother, but she’s also able to recount the struggles she and Ame face as they choose between identifying with a wolf or a human. And, more importantly, it’s the reason that explains the ambiguity and obscurity of the wolf man’s arc. If her mother was the narrator, it couldn’t be justified why readers weren’t given more elaboration on the wolf man or the mythology on wolf people. And if it was in Ame’s perspective, readers wouldn’t get a true reflection on Yuki’s birth (since she’s the firstborn) or what yearning to be part of human society would be like (seeing as we get that only with Yuki in the later half).
And I actually believe the manga is even better than the corresponding film, which came as a huge shock seeing as the animation is the original work. I think this was due to the fact I wasn’t thoroughly enchanted by the movie’s soundtrack, which is a significant component that adds to my enjoyment of any anime. I also thought some scenes moved way too fast to draw an emotional response from me and found other parts to drag. Since the manga is divided into three volumes, I was able to set my own pacing.
The art in Wolf Children is also nice and crisp. Yu’s illustrations really captures Mamoru Hosoda’s story, and I loved that the manga remained close to the original film’s plot-it didn’t miss a single scene. And, to my utter delight, the graphic novel included so many colored pages.
Overall, Wolf Children is certainly not as depressing as other readers have pointed out. Rather, it’s a lighthearted manga loaded with subtle humor and charm. Its ability in including significant themes and values with simplicity should be something to commend. And, once again, the characters are so sweet and memorable. The art is breathtaking and matches with the original animation perfectly. Wolf Children is a heartwarming story I really can’t recommend enough.
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February 23, 2014
Once upon a time, a young woman fell in love with a wolf. Soon after, the two of them decided to start a family together...
This manga is really, really cute. I really enjoyed reading it, and studying the illustrations as I went along - the art is amazing, with the amount of expression put forth in the character's expressions and actions.
Ame & Yuki are adorable when they're little and it's interesting to see how the character designs change as they grow older. This goes for Hana as well - one page has a comparison of her from the start of the series and an illustration from later on, and it's interesting to see the difference small changes make.
The plot starts with Hana falling in love with the a young man at her college. Her curiosity & crush on him seem to come on very suddenly, but it's cute to see her reactions to him as they grow closer. And while it can seem quick, it obviously happens over a bit of a time-period, since the their relationship and the births of their children are only covered in two chapters.
Eventually (I won't go into why), Hana is left to raise their children alone, with no idea how to raise two young wolves - or how to hide them from society. Eventually the pressure of the city gets to be too much, and they move out to the countryside and begin making a new life for themselves. It's here that the majority of the story happens as the children grow up and have to make their own way in life - and decide which whether they want to live in the human world, or as wolves.
Story-wise, while I really enjoyed it, I don't think it'll be to everyone's tastes. You can't go into it thinking it'll be like the usual manga we see - it's nothing like Naruto, or Pokémon, for instance. there aren't any fantastic battles, or tantalizing mysteries. The story here is a lot quieter and more low-key. It focuses a lot more on the relationships between Hana and her children, the friends they make, and the community they live in. I didn't mind though, since it's interesting to watch them grow up and learn, adapting to the world around them and making their own ways in the world. Hosoda did a really good job of making even the 'mundane' day-to-day events interesting, and creating characters that readers become attached to and want to see succeed.
If you don't mind something a little slower-paced, Wolf Children is definitely a story I'd recommend.
This manga is really, really cute. I really enjoyed reading it, and studying the illustrations as I went along - the art is amazing, with the amount of expression put forth in the character's expressions and actions.
Ame & Yuki are adorable when they're little and it's interesting to see how the character designs change as they grow older. This goes for Hana as well - one page has a comparison of her from the start of the series and an illustration from later on, and it's interesting to see the difference small changes make.
The plot starts with Hana falling in love with the a young man at her college. Her curiosity & crush on him seem to come on very suddenly, but it's cute to see her reactions to him as they grow closer. And while it can seem quick, it obviously happens over a bit of a time-period, since the their relationship and the births of their children are only covered in two chapters.
Eventually (I won't go into why), Hana is left to raise their children alone, with no idea how to raise two young wolves - or how to hide them from society. Eventually the pressure of the city gets to be too much, and they move out to the countryside and begin making a new life for themselves. It's here that the majority of the story happens as the children grow up and have to make their own way in life - and decide which whether they want to live in the human world, or as wolves.
Story-wise, while I really enjoyed it, I don't think it'll be to everyone's tastes. You can't go into it thinking it'll be like the usual manga we see - it's nothing like Naruto, or Pokémon, for instance. there aren't any fantastic battles, or tantalizing mysteries. The story here is a lot quieter and more low-key. It focuses a lot more on the relationships between Hana and her children, the friends they make, and the community they live in. I didn't mind though, since it's interesting to watch them grow up and learn, adapting to the world around them and making their own ways in the world. Hosoda did a really good job of making even the 'mundane' day-to-day events interesting, and creating characters that readers become attached to and want to see succeed.
If you don't mind something a little slower-paced, Wolf Children is definitely a story I'd recommend.
September 9, 2018
Manga!!!
Always an adventure.
Mesmerizing.
Always fascinates me reading such books. You soar into their worlds due to the stunning artwork.
I can't wait to watch the movie.
Always an adventure.
Mesmerizing.
Always fascinates me reading such books. You soar into their worlds due to the stunning artwork.
I can't wait to watch the movie.
December 10, 2018
what an absolutely beautiful movie and manga, i recommend it to everyone!!
July 20, 2017
A wonderful story of two wolf-children growing up and deciding
whether they want to live their lives as a human or as a wild wolf.
In this manga we follow the story of Hana who is a normal university student one day and a mom to two wolf-children the other day.
Ame & Yuki (lit.="rain and snow") are both wolf-children.
They are human beings with the ability to transform into a wolf. Raising her two children is very difficult for her because Hana has to help her children decide; Should I be human or wolf?
Hana
Hana is Ame & Yuki's mother. During one of her university lessons she falls in love with a "wolf-man". She is always smiling, trying to get the best for her children. Hana wants them to make their own decisions, living their life to the fullest. A caring mother and friend.
Yuki
Hana's daughter and Ame's 1-year-older sister. Very energetic. Transforming into a wolf very often as a child. Always hungry. We get to know the story from her perspective which suprised me because I was 100% sure that it would be Hana who tells this story.
Ame
My favourite character and Yuki's brother. He was always very calm and sensitive. He is really interested into nature and animals.
my thoughts
reading this was amazing, I totally understand the hype and everything. I am also so happy to own all three volumes so I can re-read them whenever I want. Yuu's art style is amazing. 🐺 It makes me wanna read her other works. Seems like I have to watch the animated movie soon! I am going to give it 5 sparkling stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
.+:｡(ﾉ･ω･)ﾉﾞ Thank you for reading this review! 💐 // Visit my blog for more reviews and recommendations or take a look at my bookstagram.
➡️ Other manga I have reviewed: Servamp 01; Black Butler , Vol. 1
whether they want to live their lives as a human or as a wild wolf.
Ame: "Why is the wolf always the bad guy?"
In this manga we follow the story of Hana who is a normal university student one day and a mom to two wolf-children the other day.
Ame & Yuki (lit.="rain and snow") are both wolf-children.
They are human beings with the ability to transform into a wolf. Raising her two children is very difficult for her because Hana has to help her children decide; Should I be human or wolf?
"Our family is a bit different from others."
Hana
Hana is Ame & Yuki's mother. During one of her university lessons she falls in love with a "wolf-man". She is always smiling, trying to get the best for her children. Hana wants them to make their own decisions, living their life to the fullest. A caring mother and friend.
Yuki
Hana's daughter and Ame's 1-year-older sister. Very energetic. Transforming into a wolf very often as a child. Always hungry. We get to know the story from her perspective which suprised me because I was 100% sure that it would be Hana who tells this story.
Ame
My favourite character and Yuki's brother. He was always very calm and sensitive. He is really interested into nature and animals.
my thoughts
reading this was amazing, I totally understand the hype and everything. I am also so happy to own all three volumes so I can re-read them whenever I want. Yuu's art style is amazing. 🐺 It makes me wanna read her other works. Seems like I have to watch the animated movie soon! I am going to give it 5 sparkling stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
.+:｡(ﾉ･ω･)ﾉﾞ Thank you for reading this review! 💐 // Visit my blog for more reviews and recommendations or take a look at my bookstagram.
➡️ Other manga I have reviewed: Servamp 01; Black Butler , Vol. 1
March 20, 2014
《Overview》
➸ This should be read immediately before or after watching the anime. They should be experienced together, not separately. No one should read the manga without experiencing the beauty of the anime.
➸ A truly wonderful story about family and what it means.
➸ Strong, resilient characters that you instantly feel a connection to.
➸ Keep the tissues near by. This story makes you feel the quintessential "all the feels".
《Plot》
Hana is a normal girl that falls in love with a not-so-normal boy. They fall in love, and have two beautiful children together, Ame and Yuki. When tragedy strikes, Hana is left to raise their children all on her own. The only problem is, their children turn into wolves at the drop of a hat.
Leaving the city, Hana takes her children to the country and strives to provide a safe, happy life for them. The family grows over the years, and the children eventually make their own paths in the world.
This is a gentle, soft story. It's full of touching, quiet moments, and the emotion is palpable. A beautiful story that should be savored and appreciated. While it does contain supernatural elements, in never feels like it really crosses into "supernatural" territory. At its heart, this story is about a young mother doing her best to raise her children all on her own.
《Dialogue》
To me, this story almost could have been told without words. It's so impactful based solely on the artwork. But, the dialogue is easy and swift, and it keeps the manga going right along at a pleasant pace.
《Cast》
Even though the title specifies Ame and Yuki, for me, this story was about Hana. There is such a quiet resilience to her that just touched my heart. Her willingness to do what needs done with no complaint was a breath of fresh air. Her easy acceptance of the bizarre - humans with wolves inside them - in the face of love was tender and heartbreaking. Hana puts aside everything in her life to raise her children, and in the end, she even has the strength to let them go. I don't think I've read about a "heroine" so strong in a very, very long time.
《Art》
Typical manga style, which is to say, beautiful and delicate. I will always love manga for what it is. Wolf Children really shines when it comes to life in animation, however. A soft color palette, flooded with greenery, just suits this story so perfectly. I will also say, the way they've published this one is just stunning. Half of what made me want to read it is the hardcover packaging is so beautiful. It needs to sit on a shelf and be admired frequently.
• • • •
Seriously, read this. No words will really do it any kind of justice. <3
➸ This should be read immediately before or after watching the anime. They should be experienced together, not separately. No one should read the manga without experiencing the beauty of the anime.
➸ A truly wonderful story about family and what it means.
➸ Strong, resilient characters that you instantly feel a connection to.
➸ Keep the tissues near by. This story makes you feel the quintessential "all the feels".
《Plot》
Hana is a normal girl that falls in love with a not-so-normal boy. They fall in love, and have two beautiful children together, Ame and Yuki. When tragedy strikes, Hana is left to raise their children all on her own. The only problem is, their children turn into wolves at the drop of a hat.
Leaving the city, Hana takes her children to the country and strives to provide a safe, happy life for them. The family grows over the years, and the children eventually make their own paths in the world.
This is a gentle, soft story. It's full of touching, quiet moments, and the emotion is palpable. A beautiful story that should be savored and appreciated. While it does contain supernatural elements, in never feels like it really crosses into "supernatural" territory. At its heart, this story is about a young mother doing her best to raise her children all on her own.
《Dialogue》
To me, this story almost could have been told without words. It's so impactful based solely on the artwork. But, the dialogue is easy and swift, and it keeps the manga going right along at a pleasant pace.
《Cast》
Even though the title specifies Ame and Yuki, for me, this story was about Hana. There is such a quiet resilience to her that just touched my heart. Her willingness to do what needs done with no complaint was a breath of fresh air. Her easy acceptance of the bizarre - humans with wolves inside them - in the face of love was tender and heartbreaking. Hana puts aside everything in her life to raise her children, and in the end, she even has the strength to let them go. I don't think I've read about a "heroine" so strong in a very, very long time.
《Art》
Typical manga style, which is to say, beautiful and delicate. I will always love manga for what it is. Wolf Children really shines when it comes to life in animation, however. A soft color palette, flooded with greenery, just suits this story so perfectly. I will also say, the way they've published this one is just stunning. Half of what made me want to read it is the hardcover packaging is so beautiful. It needs to sit on a shelf and be admired frequently.
• • • •
Seriously, read this. No words will really do it any kind of justice. <3
August 17, 2017
The best and cutest manga I've ever read!!!
May 28, 2022
I CAAAAAAN'T THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE ANIME FILM OF ALL TIME GEEZ I DIDN'T KNOW THERE'S A MANGA ADAPTATION AND THANK GEE I STUMBLED UPON THIS TODAY
IT JUST DAWNED ON ME THAT I HAVEN'T MOVED ON FROM HOSODA'S FILM YET AND READING THIS MANGA ADAPTATION OPEN UP THE OLD WOUNDS THAT I THOUGHT WERE ALREADY HEALED THAT I LITERALLY SOBBED. THIS STORY JUST MAKES YOU HUMAN, YOU KNOW. IT'S SAD AND LONELY, BUT IT'S BEAUTIFUL AND PURE AT THE SAME TIME
I was kinda hoping for an extra chapter or so... I was really a fan of Yuki and Sou-chan and needed more scenes about them. I thought this compendium had it considering it's at least 500 pages but sadly, no. I won't give up my hope for the future though.
IT JUST DAWNED ON ME THAT I HAVEN'T MOVED ON FROM HOSODA'S FILM YET AND READING THIS MANGA ADAPTATION OPEN UP THE OLD WOUNDS THAT I THOUGHT WERE ALREADY HEALED THAT I LITERALLY SOBBED. THIS STORY JUST MAKES YOU HUMAN, YOU KNOW. IT'S SAD AND LONELY, BUT IT'S BEAUTIFUL AND PURE AT THE SAME TIME
I was kinda hoping for an extra chapter or so... I was really a fan of Yuki and Sou-chan and needed more scenes about them. I thought this compendium had it considering it's at least 500 pages but sadly, no. I won't give up my hope for the future though.
September 2, 2017
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to bring forth to you one of the most wonderful manga novels in all of history. This wolf family is such a cute read and trust me, if you love good art and a good story, it's all packed into here. Well, let's get on with the review.
Yuki and Ame are children with a secret heritage. They are wolves. Cute wolves nonetheless but still, wolves. When their father passed away with they were small, their mother took it upon herself to raise them up. At first, it was at an apartment and boy, did they have trouble. Yuki was howling once every few nights and that made the neighbors think that they had a dog. Then the owner came by to tell them that they had to move out. Their mom found a quaint house in the mountains with a tight knit community. And let me tell you, these neighbors would've been the nicest people you had ever met. So once the young family moved there, both children were now free to transform into their wolf forms whenever they wanted.
It's just such a lovely story I think if you love the feel of Studio Ghibli's work, you'll probably love the manga and movie form as well. I haven't watched the movie but from what I can tell in going through this book is that the movie will be just as good. I know, it's a bit short of a review but I thought I should just mention the large chunks of history and then you can determine whether you would like to read this or not. :D Have a good day!
Yuki and Ame are children with a secret heritage. They are wolves. Cute wolves nonetheless but still, wolves. When their father passed away with they were small, their mother took it upon herself to raise them up. At first, it was at an apartment and boy, did they have trouble. Yuki was howling once every few nights and that made the neighbors think that they had a dog. Then the owner came by to tell them that they had to move out. Their mom found a quaint house in the mountains with a tight knit community. And let me tell you, these neighbors would've been the nicest people you had ever met. So once the young family moved there, both children were now free to transform into their wolf forms whenever they wanted.
It's just such a lovely story I think if you love the feel of Studio Ghibli's work, you'll probably love the manga and movie form as well. I haven't watched the movie but from what I can tell in going through this book is that the movie will be just as good. I know, it's a bit short of a review but I thought I should just mention the large chunks of history and then you can determine whether you would like to read this or not. :D Have a good day!
January 29, 2014
This. Manga. Is. Beautiful.
The art is beautiful. The story is beautiful. Just everything about this manga is wonderful.
It's the story of a mother and her wolf children, and sadly, anything I say about this manga will not do it justice.
It's sweet, it's sad, it's funny, it's... It's a roller coaster of emotions, reading through this one.
It's pretty much the same as the movie, without much added or changed. It moves quicker than the movie, though, so it's a good way to relive the wonder known as Wolf Children Ame & Yuki.
I highly recommend it.
The art is beautiful. The story is beautiful. Just everything about this manga is wonderful.
It's the story of a mother and her wolf children, and sadly, anything I say about this manga will not do it justice.
It's sweet, it's sad, it's funny, it's... It's a roller coaster of emotions, reading through this one.
It's pretty much the same as the movie, without much added or changed. It moves quicker than the movie, though, so it's a good way to relive the wonder known as Wolf Children Ame & Yuki.
I highly recommend it.
January 21, 2022
I must say while the cover of this book is just so sweet & cute I was very shocked at how it had ended! The end was not exactly bad - it was just not what I had been expecting at all! But yet I can understand it too.
So this is the story of a woman who gets involved with a wolfman (a man who can change into a wolf - a werewolf) and has two children with him. But then she is left alone and it's not easy raising children who have the unique ability to turn into wolves. The majority of the story is about some of these problems and how the children try to fit into normal society. They do have that big secret, as they have to deal with the wolf inside them. Its not an easy thing to deal with at all.
The art is very cute and beautiful. I especially lived the winter scenes in here. So lovely! But the story was very engaging too. I certainly could relate to Yuki and how she had worried about fitting in. And I could also relate to Ame and his love of the wild areas: the woods and mountains. The two siblings are very different from each other. I guess I am a bit of both of them but I guess in the long run I am more like Ame.
I think the most important thing is I had fun reading this. And now I am wondering what had happened to these characters after the end of the book. Normally I don't think along those lines but now I am so I guess the story had inspired me to think. I have always loved werewolf stories. I certainly prefer those over vampire ones for some reason. And while this is not a scary werewolf story it certainly is a werewolf of sorts. The story is not entirely happy and cute: it has it's dark moments and even danger. And it certainly asks how would someone like that fit into today's modern world. It would create a lot of problems and even limitations. But this story presents us with a possible solution.
So this is the story of a woman who gets involved with a wolfman (a man who can change into a wolf - a werewolf) and has two children with him. But then she is left alone and it's not easy raising children who have the unique ability to turn into wolves. The majority of the story is about some of these problems and how the children try to fit into normal society. They do have that big secret, as they have to deal with the wolf inside them. Its not an easy thing to deal with at all.
The art is very cute and beautiful. I especially lived the winter scenes in here. So lovely! But the story was very engaging too. I certainly could relate to Yuki and how she had worried about fitting in. And I could also relate to Ame and his love of the wild areas: the woods and mountains. The two siblings are very different from each other. I guess I am a bit of both of them but I guess in the long run I am more like Ame.
I think the most important thing is I had fun reading this. And now I am wondering what had happened to these characters after the end of the book. Normally I don't think along those lines but now I am so I guess the story had inspired me to think. I have always loved werewolf stories. I certainly prefer those over vampire ones for some reason. And while this is not a scary werewolf story it certainly is a werewolf of sorts. The story is not entirely happy and cute: it has it's dark moments and even danger. And it certainly asks how would someone like that fit into today's modern world. It would create a lot of problems and even limitations. But this story presents us with a possible solution.
April 7, 2024
Wolf Children - Ame & Yukoi - Mamoru Hosoda - 4 Stars
Hana falls in love with a young man in her college class but learns he is part wolf. They fall in love and when they have children, we see this cute picture of their family together and little wolf children. Unfortunately, as soon as you start this book, you find out quickly that their father is killed, leaving Hana as a single mother to try and raise her little wolf children, not knowing the best decisions to make throughout the story.
This story was beautiful, yet sad. I am so glad I read through it and really want to watch the film now. So emotional. Hana was just wanting to do her best as a single mom and take care of her children the best way she could. I loved seeing others help her too along the way.
Hana falls in love with a young man in her college class but learns he is part wolf. They fall in love and when they have children, we see this cute picture of their family together and little wolf children. Unfortunately, as soon as you start this book, you find out quickly that their father is killed, leaving Hana as a single mother to try and raise her little wolf children, not knowing the best decisions to make throughout the story.
This story was beautiful, yet sad. I am so glad I read through it and really want to watch the film now. So emotional. Hana was just wanting to do her best as a single mom and take care of her children the best way she could. I loved seeing others help her too along the way.
April 25, 2020
I think this is a really cute manga about a mom raising her 2 wolf kids. Some of the panels just didn’t make sense for what was happening or the scene felt too short and should’ve been longer. Overall, still fun and would recommend but it wasn’t my absolute favorite manga ever.
December 15, 2023
This book has my whole heart. I love this manga so much (I also just recently found out it's an anime, so I might have to watch it 🤭🤭)
May 11, 2023
3.75/5
June 6, 2014
أطلع على كتب المانجا من فترة لأخرى، ومررت بهذا "المجلد" ثلاث مرات خلال شهرين تقريبا - فقررت الاطلاع عليه لسببين:
١. أنه يعتبر رواية مانجا
٢. أنه يناقش قضيتين اجتماعيتين: الأولى هي الزواج من شخص ذو أصلين (فهو إنسان وذئب) والثانية هي كيف لسيدة أن تعيش مع طفلين كأم وحيدة دون زوج.
قبل البدء في مراجعته علي التأكيد أنني لم أشاهد الفيلم إلى الآن - وأتمنى أن تكون هذه نقطة في صالح الكتاب.
بشكل عام، الرسومات كانت أكثر من رائعة، وهذه المانجا تخلو من مشاهد العنف الدموي أو الجنس إذا ما قورنت بالمانجا الأكثر شهرة في الأسواق.
هناك ثلاث شخصيات رئيسة في القصة، الأم وابنتها وابنها. وتحكى القصة على لسان الإبنة -فهي بذلك راويتها.
قرأتها في يوم واحد، فأحداثها سريعة ومتتالية ، أحيانا تمنيت لو أن بعض التفاصيل قد أضيفت ولكنني أجزم أن الفكرة هي جعل القارئ يسرح بخياله ويرسم التفاصيل كاملة بنفسه. القارئ للمانجا يدرك أن عليه الانظار ٣ أشهر -أكثر أو أقل- لمتابعة قراءة الجزء التالي من القصة ، بينما في هذه الحالة مسألة التشويق الزمني غير موجودة. ولكن الارتباط العاطفي يبدأ في اللحظة الأولى من الإمساك بالكتاب بسبب الرسومات البريئة، كما أن استخدام الفتاة الصغيرة كراوية يجعلنا نفكر بعاطفتها.
كنت أقرأ القصة للسببين الذين ذكرتهما في البداية، وتأكدت أنها لاتناقش فكرة الزواج من شخص ذو أصلين فحسب، بل اختير أن أصله حيوان كي لا يشعر أي أصل بشري آخر بالهنصرية، بمعنى أن هذا الاحتمال -أي الزواج من شخص ليس من أصلك وارد- وبالتالي الأطفال سيكونون ذوي أصول مخلوطة وقد يظهر هذا جليا للعيان في أشكالهم. الأمر الآخر، كفاح هذه السيدة لتربية أبنائها كان غير محتمل، كما أنني لوهلة تمنيت لو عرفت المزيد عنها هي وعن أهلها ((فهل هي مقطوعة من شجرة)) المهم أن النقطتين الأكثر أهمية بالنسبة لي كانتا في مناقشة فكرة المدرسة وهل من المفترض الذهاب إلى المدرسة؟ والأخرى كانت في التعامل مع المراهقين ، لا أعرف إن كان حلها -وهو ترك الخيار لهم- حلا فعلا أم أنه محاكاة للواقع الذي يعيشه اليابانييون وآخرون؟
شخصيا تفاعلت مع القصة، وأحببت تفاعل الجيران مع هذه السيدة لأنه أظهر إيجابية مجتمعية قد تكون المدن الكبرى مسحتها من ذاكرة البعض، وبالمناسبة، استيقظت نهار اليوم الثاني وأنا أفكر "ما أخبار الأم؟"
١. أنه يعتبر رواية مانجا
٢. أنه يناقش قضيتين اجتماعيتين: الأولى هي الزواج من شخص ذو أصلين (فهو إنسان وذئب) والثانية هي كيف لسيدة أن تعيش مع طفلين كأم وحيدة دون زوج.
قبل البدء في مراجعته علي التأكيد أنني لم أشاهد الفيلم إلى الآن - وأتمنى أن تكون هذه نقطة في صالح الكتاب.
بشكل عام، الرسومات كانت أكثر من رائعة، وهذه المانجا تخلو من مشاهد العنف الدموي أو الجنس إذا ما قورنت بالمانجا الأكثر شهرة في الأسواق.
هناك ثلاث شخصيات رئيسة في القصة، الأم وابنتها وابنها. وتحكى القصة على لسان الإبنة -فهي بذلك راويتها.
قرأتها في يوم واحد، فأحداثها سريعة ومتتالية ، أحيانا تمنيت لو أن بعض التفاصيل قد أضيفت ولكنني أجزم أن الفكرة هي جعل القارئ يسرح بخياله ويرسم التفاصيل كاملة بنفسه. القارئ للمانجا يدرك أن عليه الانظار ٣ أشهر -أكثر أو أقل- لمتابعة قراءة الجزء التالي من القصة ، بينما في هذه الحالة مسألة التشويق الزمني غير موجودة. ولكن الارتباط العاطفي يبدأ في اللحظة الأولى من الإمساك بالكتاب بسبب الرسومات البريئة، كما أن استخدام الفتاة الصغيرة كراوية يجعلنا نفكر بعاطفتها.
كنت أقرأ القصة للسببين الذين ذكرتهما في البداية، وتأكدت أنها لاتناقش فكرة الزواج من شخص ذو أصلين فحسب، بل اختير أن أصله حيوان كي لا يشعر أي أصل بشري آخر بالهنصرية، بمعنى أن هذا الاحتمال -أي الزواج من شخص ليس من أصلك وارد- وبالتالي الأطفال سيكونون ذوي أصول مخلوطة وقد يظهر هذا جليا للعيان في أشكالهم. الأمر الآخر، كفاح هذه السيدة لتربية أبنائها كان غير محتمل، كما أنني لوهلة تمنيت لو عرفت المزيد عنها هي وعن أهلها ((فهل هي مقطوعة من شجرة)) المهم أن النقطتين الأكثر أهمية بالنسبة لي كانتا في مناقشة فكرة المدرسة وهل من المفترض الذهاب إلى المدرسة؟ والأخرى كانت في التعامل مع المراهقين ، لا أعرف إن كان حلها -وهو ترك الخيار لهم- حلا فعلا أم أنه محاكاة للواقع الذي يعيشه اليابانييون وآخرون؟
شخصيا تفاعلت مع القصة، وأحببت تفاعل الجيران مع هذه السيدة لأنه أظهر إيجابية مجتمعية قد تكون المدن الكبرى مسحتها من ذاكرة البعض، وبالمناسبة، استيقظت نهار اليوم الثاني وأنا أفكر "ما أخبار الأم؟"
November 18, 2017
Read #1
Started on November 25, 2017
Finished on November 27, 2017
2017 Tome Topple (Round #5) Read #2
Well... ah. I'm a little nervous to be like THE ONLY ONE who thought this wasn't worth a five star. I mean... I liked it okay? But it definitely wasn't as affecting as I thought it would be.
Started on November 25, 2017
Finished on November 27, 2017
2017 Tome Topple (Round #5) Read #2
Well... ah. I'm a little nervous to be like THE ONLY ONE who thought this wasn't worth a five star. I mean... I liked it okay? But it definitely wasn't as affecting as I thought it would be.
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June 11, 2023My forever favorite piece. The female protagonist's journey to self discovery, motherhood, and independency is one I will never forget. She's one of the fictional characters that taught me a lot, and one I adore and respect as if she's real.
March 30, 2022
While being an easy read, this adorable book still managed to be so multi-dimensional!
There is no particular lore behind the existence of wolf people, but the premise was used very effectively in bringing out the depth of the main characters; that is to say, while there is not much world-building, the author focused on exploring the many facets of some gorgeous, gorgeous characters. The characters:
Hana is so incredibly strong and makes me miss my mum so much, while the kids, Ame and Yuki, are SO CUTE and I love their respective coming-of-age stories, spanning 13 years of their lives.
NOW I NEED TO WATCH THE MOVIEEEE!
There is no particular lore behind the existence of wolf people, but the premise was used very effectively in bringing out the depth of the main characters; that is to say, while there is not much world-building, the author focused on exploring the many facets of some gorgeous, gorgeous characters. The characters:
Hana is so incredibly strong and makes me miss my mum so much, while the kids, Ame and Yuki, are SO CUTE and I love their respective coming-of-age stories, spanning 13 years of their lives.
NOW I NEED TO WATCH THE MOVIEEEE!
December 9, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. The whole family dynamic was honestly the heart of the story for me. Watching the kids grow into their identities and seeing their mom do everything she could for them was really emotional and super easy to connect with.
My only complaint is that the ending felt a bit rushed, like they wrapped things up just a little too quickly after such a beautifully paced build-up. I wanted to live in their town a bit longer, and to explore the woods with all its beautiful mysteries.
Looking forward to watching the anime soon.
My only complaint is that the ending felt a bit rushed, like they wrapped things up just a little too quickly after such a beautifully paced build-up. I wanted to live in their town a bit longer, and to explore the woods with all its beautiful mysteries.
Looking forward to watching the anime soon.
September 16, 2017
This is one of my favourite stories of all time; the movie is my all time favourite movie and I've found my way to Ookami Kodomo over and over again, in the moments when I needed it the most. It's just a beautiful, emotional tale that conveys heartfelt feelings in a way I have never encountered before: the way in which this touches me, what reaches inside me is new and all-enriching. I'm clearly lacking the proper words to explain exactly what this narrative means for me, so I'll just leave the prompting for you to go and read it as quickly as possible!
(or, even better, just go watch the movie first!)
(or, even better, just go watch the movie first!)
October 2, 2020
I requested this so long ago I don't remember where I heard about it. Sums up parenthood remarkably well.
Library copy
Library copy
September 23, 2016
Wolf Children: Ame & Yuki Review
Manga Rating: 5 stars out of 5
Story Line: Hana falls in love with Wolf Man...since he doesn't actually have a name and they have two beautiful children together. My heart broke when Wolf Man died...I really felt horrible for Hana and her children. Yuki and Ame were so young to lose a parent at that age. Eventually Hana decides to move them out into the country so she could give her children a choice. They both decide to go on their own paths! This story was a quick read for me since I saw the movie. The movie and manga were so close...I'm going to be watching it again really soon!
Characters: 5 stars out of 5. Hana: She was a great mother to her children. She had to learn so much and overcome so much. She was really a strong character. Raising two wolf pups alone must have been hard on her. She even had to fix her house on her own. You don't see that very often in real life. I really wish I could become the mother she was. I love the way that Mamoru wrote her character.
Yuki: At the beginning she was a little brat, but she really did start to prosper. It was nice when she started making friends. She wanted to be a normal girl. It was hard for her to hide her identity. Also her love interest was adorable with her also!
Ame: He was very timid in the beginning. When he started exploring the world he changed a lot. He didn't want to go to school. He wanted to be in the wild. That was a hard choice for him. It was hard seeing him go also.
Writing Style: 5 stars out of 5. Mamoru has a really eloquent way of writing that I enjoy. I'm excited to read the light novel to the Boy and the Beast. (I saw that movie also.) I would read Wolf Children over a million times and see the movie. They really do intertwine beautifully!
Manga Rating: 5 stars out of 5
Story Line: Hana falls in love with Wolf Man...since he doesn't actually have a name and they have two beautiful children together. My heart broke when Wolf Man died...I really felt horrible for Hana and her children. Yuki and Ame were so young to lose a parent at that age. Eventually Hana decides to move them out into the country so she could give her children a choice. They both decide to go on their own paths! This story was a quick read for me since I saw the movie. The movie and manga were so close...I'm going to be watching it again really soon!
Characters: 5 stars out of 5. Hana: She was a great mother to her children. She had to learn so much and overcome so much. She was really a strong character. Raising two wolf pups alone must have been hard on her. She even had to fix her house on her own. You don't see that very often in real life. I really wish I could become the mother she was. I love the way that Mamoru wrote her character.
Yuki: At the beginning she was a little brat, but she really did start to prosper. It was nice when she started making friends. She wanted to be a normal girl. It was hard for her to hide her identity. Also her love interest was adorable with her also!
Ame: He was very timid in the beginning. When he started exploring the world he changed a lot. He didn't want to go to school. He wanted to be in the wild. That was a hard choice for him. It was hard seeing him go also.
Writing Style: 5 stars out of 5. Mamoru has a really eloquent way of writing that I enjoy. I'm excited to read the light novel to the Boy and the Beast. (I saw that movie also.) I would read Wolf Children over a million times and see the movie. They really do intertwine beautifully!
February 1, 2017
3.5 but I'm rounding up. God, I wish goodreads did half stars.
I cried. Not that full out fucking bawling like I did in the final volume of "full metal alchemist" it was just a few tears. But still, a few tears were shed. That scene where Hana saw his body? Absolutely heartbreaking.
& in my humble opinion, if a book (or TV show or movie or whatever) has the ability to get such an emotional response from its audience members, then obviously it's doing something right. :)
"Wolf's Children" was beautiful. The artwork all is enough to earn a high rating. This is an absolutely gorgeous book. Absolutely stunning artwork. Gentle and sweet it works so perfectly with the characters & story. Especially Hana.
The story itself is absolutely brilliant. The struggle of raising children alone is hard enough but toss in the wolf thing & it makes for a very interesting read.
The characters are well rounded, likable, & relatable.
I loved this book & devoured it in only an hour, despite its massive size. 540 pages!
My only complaint is that it wasn't longer. I would have loved to see a more detailed account of Yuki & Ame's struggles with being part wolf, part human. What we see is excellent & shows the sharp contrast between the siblings. But I think seeing more would have only made an already terrific story even better.
The end is beautiful. Sad & happy at the same time. :'D
I will definitely be reading this again. Recommended to all manga fans. :) this would be a perfect book to start out with, since it's a stand alone story. Let's you see exactly what manga is all about. (Beautiful art & incredible characters mostly) without the intimidation of starting a 30+ volume series.
I cried. Not that full out fucking bawling like I did in the final volume of "full metal alchemist" it was just a few tears. But still, a few tears were shed. That scene where Hana saw his body? Absolutely heartbreaking.
& in my humble opinion, if a book (or TV show or movie or whatever) has the ability to get such an emotional response from its audience members, then obviously it's doing something right. :)
"Wolf's Children" was beautiful. The artwork all is enough to earn a high rating. This is an absolutely gorgeous book. Absolutely stunning artwork. Gentle and sweet it works so perfectly with the characters & story. Especially Hana.
The story itself is absolutely brilliant. The struggle of raising children alone is hard enough but toss in the wolf thing & it makes for a very interesting read.
The characters are well rounded, likable, & relatable.
I loved this book & devoured it in only an hour, despite its massive size. 540 pages!
My only complaint is that it wasn't longer. I would have loved to see a more detailed account of Yuki & Ame's struggles with being part wolf, part human. What we see is excellent & shows the sharp contrast between the siblings. But I think seeing more would have only made an already terrific story even better.
The end is beautiful. Sad & happy at the same time. :'D
I will definitely be reading this again. Recommended to all manga fans. :) this would be a perfect book to start out with, since it's a stand alone story. Let's you see exactly what manga is all about. (Beautiful art & incredible characters mostly) without the intimidation of starting a 30+ volume series.
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