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En 1939, quand Agatha Christie écrit - And then there where none - elle ne sait pas encore qu'elle va marquer à jamais l'histoire de la littérature. Son roman deviendra le plus vendu de sa carrière, une intrigue intemporelle et formidable qui ménage le suspens jusqu'aux dernières lignes. 86 ans après sa parution en français, nous sommes fiers de présenter pour la première fois une adaptation en manga de ce drâme en 10 actes. La - Reine du Crime - a encore frappé ! Ses intrigues n'ont pas de frontières !
208 pages, Hardcover
First published February 26, 2025
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July 14, 2026
[Thanks to Viz and Edelweiss for an ARC of this manga in exchange for an unbiased review.]
I will attempt, and fail, to be objective in my assessment of this series, but you are being warned in advance that this is simply how it’s going to be.
Before reading manga came to take up an oversized portion of my reading time, I was a voracious mystery reader. I have read a lot of Agatha Christie especially, including this manga’s source novel, plus every Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
And Then There Were None is literally one of my favourite books ever and its influence cannot be overstated. Not for nothing, pretty much every single Kindaichi Case File is a variation on this concept of a group in isolation where murder is afoot. Often afeet.
Here, ten strangers are brought together by a variety of machinations and lies and accused of various killings themselves. As retribution is meted out, paranoia and suspicion run rampant and people’s nerves begin to fray.
Having the art done by the person responsible for Christie’s Japanese novel releases is a brilliant idea - Aya Nikaido gets the assignment and her visual flourishes are frequently interesting and sometimes downright brilliant. Emily Brent discussing her own backstory, in particular, drips with her religious zealotry.
This has always been a very, very good mystery and one I do not tire of, even knowing the ending (it remains to be seen if they will follow the movie ending or the [frankly much better] original). It moves along at a great clip, doling out just enough information before zeroing in on the murders.
As an adaptation, I think it’s perfect (the BBC miniseries from a couple years back is also amazingly well executed, so to speak). The art just does such a good job setting the atmosphere and a story like this thrives on its atmosphere.
I also really like the character designs. Everybody is incredibly distinct and you can see the toll their burdens have taken on them. Vera, the closest the story has to a main character, looks far different in the present day than she does when she’s in the throes of love during her own flashback.
Most of my complaints are minor and can easily be levelled at the original work. Not that I don’t love Dame Agatha, but she certainly was writing for the time she was living in.
In that regard, I was glad they used the ‘soldier boys’ version of the rhyme at the heart of the mystery. Other versions were… less appropriate for the modern era (and it’s not censorship, they really just changed something that makes no difference). The visual of the soldiers is suitably chilling here too.
And, if we’re being frank, deep characterization was never really Christie’s strongest suit. This helps the story move at a rapid clip, but she does tend to lean on archetypes now and then. That said, I think it’s absolutely suited for a brisk manga adaptation, especially with Nikaido-san’s art backing it up.
Still, that stuff is for the discerning reader. For me, this is mashing two of my favourite things together - manga and mystery - in a real peanut butter and chocolate scenario. I’m so happy to have read this and I’m doubly looking forward to the other two volumes.
So far this has been an excellent way to engage with this story - it adds some flourishes and takes away precious little. I will always prefer the novel, but this is one three volume series that I don’t expect to disappoint me in the slightest. If it doesn’t feel fresh, that’s basically down to how many titles have followed in its wake.
5 stars - shaping up to be a fantastic adaptation, frankly. I will be getting the physical version of this, which I have not done for any manga in years. It is exactly what I wanted from it.
I will attempt, and fail, to be objective in my assessment of this series, but you are being warned in advance that this is simply how it’s going to be.
Before reading manga came to take up an oversized portion of my reading time, I was a voracious mystery reader. I have read a lot of Agatha Christie especially, including this manga’s source novel, plus every Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
And Then There Were None is literally one of my favourite books ever and its influence cannot be overstated. Not for nothing, pretty much every single Kindaichi Case File is a variation on this concept of a group in isolation where murder is afoot. Often afeet.
Here, ten strangers are brought together by a variety of machinations and lies and accused of various killings themselves. As retribution is meted out, paranoia and suspicion run rampant and people’s nerves begin to fray.
Having the art done by the person responsible for Christie’s Japanese novel releases is a brilliant idea - Aya Nikaido gets the assignment and her visual flourishes are frequently interesting and sometimes downright brilliant. Emily Brent discussing her own backstory, in particular, drips with her religious zealotry.
This has always been a very, very good mystery and one I do not tire of, even knowing the ending (it remains to be seen if they will follow the movie ending or the [frankly much better] original). It moves along at a great clip, doling out just enough information before zeroing in on the murders.
As an adaptation, I think it’s perfect (the BBC miniseries from a couple years back is also amazingly well executed, so to speak). The art just does such a good job setting the atmosphere and a story like this thrives on its atmosphere.
I also really like the character designs. Everybody is incredibly distinct and you can see the toll their burdens have taken on them. Vera, the closest the story has to a main character, looks far different in the present day than she does when she’s in the throes of love during her own flashback.
Most of my complaints are minor and can easily be levelled at the original work. Not that I don’t love Dame Agatha, but she certainly was writing for the time she was living in.
In that regard, I was glad they used the ‘soldier boys’ version of the rhyme at the heart of the mystery. Other versions were… less appropriate for the modern era (and it’s not censorship, they really just changed something that makes no difference). The visual of the soldiers is suitably chilling here too.
And, if we’re being frank, deep characterization was never really Christie’s strongest suit. This helps the story move at a rapid clip, but she does tend to lean on archetypes now and then. That said, I think it’s absolutely suited for a brisk manga adaptation, especially with Nikaido-san’s art backing it up.
Still, that stuff is for the discerning reader. For me, this is mashing two of my favourite things together - manga and mystery - in a real peanut butter and chocolate scenario. I’m so happy to have read this and I’m doubly looking forward to the other two volumes.
So far this has been an excellent way to engage with this story - it adds some flourishes and takes away precious little. I will always prefer the novel, but this is one three volume series that I don’t expect to disappoint me in the slightest. If it doesn’t feel fresh, that’s basically down to how many titles have followed in its wake.
5 stars - shaping up to be a fantastic adaptation, frankly. I will be getting the physical version of this, which I have not done for any manga in years. It is exactly what I wanted from it.
August 25, 2025
I just can't resist a retelling of And Then There Were None, and this is a good one. The artist's use of art deco framing on the panels is top-notch, the story is faithful without being slavish about it (and doing some great work with flashbacks), and the symbolism around Emily Brent in particular is fantastic. My only gripe is that Dr. Armstrong looks too young; everyone else's designs are excellent, especially Vera's ingenue appearance and Lombard's devil-may-care bad boy style. All that's left to wonder is whether this is going to follow the novel or Christie's play version when we come to the end.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
When I see the name Agatha Christie, I expect a fast-paced mystery, and this faithful adaptation serves you one right away.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley.
I appreciate that the tension was set early on, ~10% of the way in by the ramblings of a side character. The art alone feels fairly on par with most of the modern manga currently on the market. What differentiates the art in this manga from the rest are the following:
- No one suffers from same face syndrome; all the characters have notable traits.
- When the inside of the home is revealed, it is done so at an angle that seems as though the staircase towers above us, as though if the reader were actually in that space they would be forced to look up to fully see the sheer vastness of it.
- Instead of telling us that the cast is lying about whether they are guilty of the murderous crimes they are accused of, we are shown snapshots of the days that those crimes occurred, leaving it up to the reader to decide if they are telling the truth about their innocence or not.
Many times, I noticed that panels are artfully done so that connections can be formed between different pages. At the end of the soldier boys poem, the last soldier is seen hanging by a noose in the bottom third of the page enveloped in a dark background. Then, only three pages later, we see a similar scene of a person hanging from a noose against a dark background also in the bottom third of the page when the readers are informed that Justice Wargrave is considered a “hanging judge” by some. We see this again in the scene where Vera Claythorne thinks back to a time when she laying with her lover during a time pertaining to her crime, then the next panel shows her laying in the same pose alone in the Owen’s home. Seeing Agatha Christie’s story in a graphic novel format brings a new perspective to her work. We can now see the cast’s array of reactions to an event all at once, if a character averts eye contact, or if a character suddenly goes missing in the middle of a scene.
I see a lot of potential in this adaptation and await the following releases.
Thank you for this ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley.
I appreciate that the tension was set early on, ~10% of the way in by the ramblings of a side character. The art alone feels fairly on par with most of the modern manga currently on the market. What differentiates the art in this manga from the rest are the following:
- No one suffers from same face syndrome; all the characters have notable traits.
- When the inside of the home is revealed, it is done so at an angle that seems as though the staircase towers above us, as though if the reader were actually in that space they would be forced to look up to fully see the sheer vastness of it.
- Instead of telling us that the cast is lying about whether they are guilty of the murderous crimes they are accused of, we are shown snapshots of the days that those crimes occurred, leaving it up to the reader to decide if they are telling the truth about their innocence or not.
Many times, I noticed that panels are artfully done so that connections can be formed between different pages. At the end of the soldier boys poem, the last soldier is seen hanging by a noose in the bottom third of the page enveloped in a dark background. Then, only three pages later, we see a similar scene of a person hanging from a noose against a dark background also in the bottom third of the page when the readers are informed that Justice Wargrave is considered a “hanging judge” by some. We see this again in the scene where Vera Claythorne thinks back to a time when she laying with her lover during a time pertaining to her crime, then the next panel shows her laying in the same pose alone in the Owen’s home. Seeing Agatha Christie’s story in a graphic novel format brings a new perspective to her work. We can now see the cast’s array of reactions to an event all at once, if a character averts eye contact, or if a character suddenly goes missing in the middle of a scene.
I see a lot of potential in this adaptation and await the following releases.
Thank you for this ARC.
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August 25, 2026I received this book from the publisher in exchange of an honest review.
WOW, this was fantastic! Review to come during Spooktober.
WOW, this was fantastic! Review to come during Spooktober.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you NetGalley and Viz Media for the opportunity to review an advance copy.
What can I say other than, "I love it!"
Honestly, my reading heart is sooooooo happy rn. This first volume has everything it should have to honor an Agatha Christie mystery: the right mood, tone, pacing, and tension.
And everything it should have to grasp Magna art: the right mood, tone, tension, pacing, and that shock factor...gotta love those Magna death faces.
Of course I've read the original novel when I was a teenager. Saw all the movies and TV series, too. Every retelling has just enuf of an aesthetic to keep it fresh, whilst keeping true to the original.
For me it was the ART WORK that kept me engaged. Superb. Perfection *Chef's Kiss*
What can I say other than, "I love it!"
Honestly, my reading heart is sooooooo happy rn. This first volume has everything it should have to honor an Agatha Christie mystery: the right mood, tone, pacing, and tension.
And everything it should have to grasp Magna art: the right mood, tone, tension, pacing, and that shock factor...gotta love those Magna death faces.
Of course I've read the original novel when I was a teenager. Saw all the movies and TV series, too. Every retelling has just enuf of an aesthetic to keep it fresh, whilst keeping true to the original.
For me it was the ART WORK that kept me engaged. Superb. Perfection *Chef's Kiss*
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley and Viz Media for the e-arc!
Believe it or not, I've never read Agatha Christie. I was excited to dip my toes into the Christie mystery pool with this manga adaptation of And Then There Were None--and it didn't disappoint!
For those who haven't read the original story, I'll give a brief synopsis: this novel starts off with ten strangers gathering on a remote island, unaware of who invited them but looking forward to the opportunity. While it was tough to remember all of these characters' names and occupations, they were each drawn with very distinct facial features, so I could at least visually identify each person throughout the story. When the characters arrive at the island and their patron, U.N. Owen, is not present, they retire to their rooms for the evening. In each of their rooms are ten wooden toy soldiers and the poem Ten Little Soldiers, which goes like this:
Ten little Soldier Boys went out to dine;
One choked his little self and then there were nine.
Nine little Soldier Boys sat up very late;
One overslept himself and then there were eight.
Eight little Soldier Boys travelling in Devon;
One said he'd stay there and then there were seven.
Seven little Soldier Boys chopping up sticks;
One chopped himself in halves and then there were six.
Six little Soldier Boys playing with a hive;
A bumblebee stung one and then there were five.
Five little Soldier Boys going in for law;
One got in Chancery and then there were four.
Four little Soldier Boys going out to sea;
A red herring swallowed one and then there were three.
Three little Soldier Boys walking in the zoo;
A big bear hugged one and then there were two.
Two little Soldier Boys sitting in the sun;
One got frizzled up and then there was one.
One little Soldier Boy left all alone;
He went out and hanged himself and then there were none.
Later on at dinner, a mysterious record is played with a recording of a voice accusing each guest of murdering someone. While they all claim their innocence, explaining how the deaths were accidents, their inner thoughts reveal otherwise. What ensues next is the beginning of the real-life story of "ten little soldiers," ending with a cliffhanger, of course, as this graphic novel is split into multiple volumes.
While I'm not extremely well-read in the mystery category, I immediately caught on to the formula of the story. This "ten little soldiers" formula makes the story a bit predictable, but I liked being clued into the "game" right away, and being told to expect 10 deaths throughout the course of the story. Each character has a rich past that will be unraveled more as the volumes progress, so you're not just going from murder to murder--you're intrigued, entertained, and clued into the motives of each individual along the way.
I'm interested to see where the story goes, so I'll definitely keep an eye out for volume 2!
Believe it or not, I've never read Agatha Christie. I was excited to dip my toes into the Christie mystery pool with this manga adaptation of And Then There Were None--and it didn't disappoint!
For those who haven't read the original story, I'll give a brief synopsis: this novel starts off with ten strangers gathering on a remote island, unaware of who invited them but looking forward to the opportunity. While it was tough to remember all of these characters' names and occupations, they were each drawn with very distinct facial features, so I could at least visually identify each person throughout the story. When the characters arrive at the island and their patron, U.N. Owen, is not present, they retire to their rooms for the evening. In each of their rooms are ten wooden toy soldiers and the poem Ten Little Soldiers, which goes like this:
Ten little Soldier Boys went out to dine;
One choked his little self and then there were nine.
Nine little Soldier Boys sat up very late;
One overslept himself and then there were eight.
Eight little Soldier Boys travelling in Devon;
One said he'd stay there and then there were seven.
Seven little Soldier Boys chopping up sticks;
One chopped himself in halves and then there were six.
Six little Soldier Boys playing with a hive;
A bumblebee stung one and then there were five.
Five little Soldier Boys going in for law;
One got in Chancery and then there were four.
Four little Soldier Boys going out to sea;
A red herring swallowed one and then there were three.
Three little Soldier Boys walking in the zoo;
A big bear hugged one and then there were two.
Two little Soldier Boys sitting in the sun;
One got frizzled up and then there was one.
One little Soldier Boy left all alone;
He went out and hanged himself and then there were none.
Later on at dinner, a mysterious record is played with a recording of a voice accusing each guest of murdering someone. While they all claim their innocence, explaining how the deaths were accidents, their inner thoughts reveal otherwise. What ensues next is the beginning of the real-life story of "ten little soldiers," ending with a cliffhanger, of course, as this graphic novel is split into multiple volumes.
While I'm not extremely well-read in the mystery category, I immediately caught on to the formula of the story. This "ten little soldiers" formula makes the story a bit predictable, but I liked being clued into the "game" right away, and being told to expect 10 deaths throughout the course of the story. Each character has a rich past that will be unraveled more as the volumes progress, so you're not just going from murder to murder--you're intrigued, entertained, and clued into the motives of each individual along the way.
I'm interested to see where the story goes, so I'll definitely keep an eye out for volume 2!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I've never read much Agatha Christie, despite my love of mysteries. Earlier this year, a friend and I decided to start with her very first novel and work our way through to the end. We haven't quite reached And Then There Were None yet, but it's high on my list of books I'm looking forward to in our journey.
Volume one essentially introduces us to the main players and their supposed crimes. There are ten people from the servants to a doctor to a general, all very different and unique in their ways. I loved how the manga shows the characters denying all accusations, while flashes of their memory also play out in front of us. I'm eager to see how this is handled in the actual novel, but I loved the way the artist gave us those bits of backstory in just a few panels.
The mystery itself is unraveling slowly, but I am intrigued. People are dying, but who is killing them? Is it their guilt catching up with them or is it something more nefarious? Unfortunately, we don't even get the slightest hint of this in volume one, but that's okay, too. If I had the next on hand, I'd have immediately started it to find out.
The artwork is gorgeous. It's exactly what I'm used to seeing in the manga that I read. The characters are distinctive and expressive, so they're easy to tell apart. The scenery is also well done and detailed, so that you get a good idea of this mysterious island they're all stranded on as well as the house they're staying in. The artist also brings a touch of contemporary art to this classic story giving it a bit of life and a more current feel.
I tore through this graphic novel and cannot wait for the next volume to be available. Even if I have managed to read the original novel by then, I'll be happy to devour volume two with as much enjoyment as I have volume 1.
*Thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for an advanced copy of this graphic novel.
Volume one essentially introduces us to the main players and their supposed crimes. There are ten people from the servants to a doctor to a general, all very different and unique in their ways. I loved how the manga shows the characters denying all accusations, while flashes of their memory also play out in front of us. I'm eager to see how this is handled in the actual novel, but I loved the way the artist gave us those bits of backstory in just a few panels.
The mystery itself is unraveling slowly, but I am intrigued. People are dying, but who is killing them? Is it their guilt catching up with them or is it something more nefarious? Unfortunately, we don't even get the slightest hint of this in volume one, but that's okay, too. If I had the next on hand, I'd have immediately started it to find out.
The artwork is gorgeous. It's exactly what I'm used to seeing in the manga that I read. The characters are distinctive and expressive, so they're easy to tell apart. The scenery is also well done and detailed, so that you get a good idea of this mysterious island they're all stranded on as well as the house they're staying in. The artist also brings a touch of contemporary art to this classic story giving it a bit of life and a more current feel.
I tore through this graphic novel and cannot wait for the next volume to be available. Even if I have managed to read the original novel by then, I'll be happy to devour volume two with as much enjoyment as I have volume 1.
*Thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for an advanced copy of this graphic novel.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for access to an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I've never read the classic mystery story by Agatha Christie - but I'm interested in the story itself as I've heard it referenced as inspiration for many iconic stories. I picked this up because graphic novels are easier for me to digest and I was hoping to get an idea of what this story was about. The cover art was what immediately caught my attention, and then I saw the title and was excited to give it a read.
Now this might be an unpopular opinion - but the story did not grip me as much as I hoped it would. To be frank and a little rude, the characters are all dumb as heck. Now why on earth would the consensus be that someone died of suicide when they were VERY clearly poisoned?! I really couldn't get past that. Also when the second person dies they also assume suicide - YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME. For me, the characters being that stupid really took away from the story for me.
I think the author of this manga adaptation did what they could with the source material, but I guess I'm just not a fan of the story in general. I can't compare this to the original but I'm sure it stays true enough that I'm choosing to fault the original story and not this adaptation.
I know this is an iconic story with a lot of fans, but I just couldn't admire it as much as I wished I could. It wasn't BAD by any means but it was just OKAY. It was very in the middle for me. I didn't hate it but it also wasn't great.
I decided to give it 3 stars based on the fact that this is an adaptation and I don't know much of the original story.
I think future volumes could be better, but in reality this first volume just simply wasn't for me.
From other reviews I've seen - many people seem to enjoy this - so don't let my review stop you if this sounds interesting to you or if you are a fan of the original source material.
I've never read the classic mystery story by Agatha Christie - but I'm interested in the story itself as I've heard it referenced as inspiration for many iconic stories. I picked this up because graphic novels are easier for me to digest and I was hoping to get an idea of what this story was about. The cover art was what immediately caught my attention, and then I saw the title and was excited to give it a read.
Now this might be an unpopular opinion - but the story did not grip me as much as I hoped it would. To be frank and a little rude, the characters are all dumb as heck. Now why on earth would the consensus be that someone died of suicide when they were VERY clearly poisoned?! I really couldn't get past that. Also when the second person dies they also assume suicide - YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME. For me, the characters being that stupid really took away from the story for me.
I think the author of this manga adaptation did what they could with the source material, but I guess I'm just not a fan of the story in general. I can't compare this to the original but I'm sure it stays true enough that I'm choosing to fault the original story and not this adaptation.
I know this is an iconic story with a lot of fans, but I just couldn't admire it as much as I wished I could. It wasn't BAD by any means but it was just OKAY. It was very in the middle for me. I didn't hate it but it also wasn't great.
I decided to give it 3 stars based on the fact that this is an adaptation and I don't know much of the original story.
I think future volumes could be better, but in reality this first volume just simply wasn't for me.
From other reviews I've seen - many people seem to enjoy this - so don't let my review stop you if this sounds interesting to you or if you are a fan of the original source material.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
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I have never read a single Agatha Christie book in my life, so I went into this completely fresh, and I was absolutely sat from start to finish.
Ten strangers get invited to a secluded island by a mysterious host none of them seem to actually know. No obvious connection between any of them, no host anywhere to be found, and then their past crimes start coming to light. When people start dying, trapped on an island with no way out and no one coming to help, the paranoia is absolutely infectious. I was suspicious of everyone the whole time.
Aya Nikaido's art is such a good fit for this story. The pacing of the panels builds tension really naturally and the character designs are distinct enough that keeping track of ten different people never felt confusing. This is actually her first full novel adaptation after doing illustration work for Christie's books in Japan, and honestly you'd never know it was a first. The craft is there.
My only issue is that I genuinely did not realize this was a multi volume set going in, so when it ended I was like... wait. It doesn't end on a dramatic cliffhanger exactly, it just kind of stops mid story, which caught me completely off guard. I needed more immediately. Vol 2 is already on my list because there is absolutely no way I'm leaving this island without finding out what's really going on!
If you've been putting Agatha Christie off like I have, this made for a fantastic first introduction.
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If you like:
✔️ classic whodunits
✔️ locked room mysteries
✔️ isolated settings
✔️ suspicious casts of characters
✔️ psychological tension
✔️ mystery manga
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📅 Pub Day: Sep 15, 2026 📚
💌 Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ Media for gifting this ARC in exchange for an honest review! All opinions are my own.
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I have never read a single Agatha Christie book in my life, so I went into this completely fresh, and I was absolutely sat from start to finish.
Ten strangers get invited to a secluded island by a mysterious host none of them seem to actually know. No obvious connection between any of them, no host anywhere to be found, and then their past crimes start coming to light. When people start dying, trapped on an island with no way out and no one coming to help, the paranoia is absolutely infectious. I was suspicious of everyone the whole time.
Aya Nikaido's art is such a good fit for this story. The pacing of the panels builds tension really naturally and the character designs are distinct enough that keeping track of ten different people never felt confusing. This is actually her first full novel adaptation after doing illustration work for Christie's books in Japan, and honestly you'd never know it was a first. The craft is there.
My only issue is that I genuinely did not realize this was a multi volume set going in, so when it ended I was like... wait. It doesn't end on a dramatic cliffhanger exactly, it just kind of stops mid story, which caught me completely off guard. I needed more immediately. Vol 2 is already on my list because there is absolutely no way I'm leaving this island without finding out what's really going on!
If you've been putting Agatha Christie off like I have, this made for a fantastic first introduction.
── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──
If you like:
✔️ classic whodunits
✔️ locked room mysteries
✔️ isolated settings
✔️ suspicious casts of characters
✔️ psychological tension
✔️ mystery manga
── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──
📅 Pub Day: Sep 15, 2026 📚
💌 Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ Media for gifting this ARC in exchange for an honest review! All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was an interesting mystery manga. There are quite a few different characters to keep track of but I was able to go back and reference an introduction page with all the characters so it wasn’t that bad. I found the characters to be intriguing, they’re those unlikable yet somehow still likeable sort of people. Some of my favorites of the bunch were Vera Claythorne, Emily Brent, and Edward Armstrong.
The story does a good job of introducing the characters, I felt like I got a good amount of backstory on all of them in a rather short period of time before things started happening. The mysterious tone of the story is consistent from the start of the manga until the end but when things pick up they really do pick up. The mood went from the characters having a mysterious yet excitable vacation to every moment being tense and everyone on edge. And Then There Were None has this very good eye catching, punch sort of moment that I love to see in mystery novels. It has me very excited to see where things are going to go next in this manga series. I enjoyed the art style too, the character designs and overall scenery look beautiful. Thank you to the publisher for my complimentary review copy.
The story does a good job of introducing the characters, I felt like I got a good amount of backstory on all of them in a rather short period of time before things started happening. The mysterious tone of the story is consistent from the start of the manga until the end but when things pick up they really do pick up. The mood went from the characters having a mysterious yet excitable vacation to every moment being tense and everyone on edge. And Then There Were None has this very good eye catching, punch sort of moment that I love to see in mystery novels. It has me very excited to see where things are going to go next in this manga series. I enjoyed the art style too, the character designs and overall scenery look beautiful. Thank you to the publisher for my complimentary review copy.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley, Viz Media, and Aya Nikaido for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
And Then There Were None, Vol. 1 is a wonderful manga adaptation of one of Agatha Christie's most iconic mysteries. Having always considered the original novel one of my favourites, I was excited to see how it would translate into this format, and Aya Nikaido did an excellent job bringing the story to life.
The artwork captures the suspenseful atmosphere well, and seeing the characters and setting illustrated added a new dimension to this story. It remains faithful to the source material while making the mystery feel fresh through visual storytelling.
My only criticism is that the adaptation is divided into multiple volumes. While I understand this is standard for manga, I found myself wishing the entire story had been contained in one book. The ending leaves readers on a significant cliffhanger, making it difficult to wait for the next volume.
Overall, this is an excellent adaptation that I would recommend to both longtime Agatha Christie fans and readers looking to experience this classic mystery in a new format.
And Then There Were None, Vol. 1 is a wonderful manga adaptation of one of Agatha Christie's most iconic mysteries. Having always considered the original novel one of my favourites, I was excited to see how it would translate into this format, and Aya Nikaido did an excellent job bringing the story to life.
The artwork captures the suspenseful atmosphere well, and seeing the characters and setting illustrated added a new dimension to this story. It remains faithful to the source material while making the mystery feel fresh through visual storytelling.
My only criticism is that the adaptation is divided into multiple volumes. While I understand this is standard for manga, I found myself wishing the entire story had been contained in one book. The ending leaves readers on a significant cliffhanger, making it difficult to wait for the next volume.
Overall, this is an excellent adaptation that I would recommend to both longtime Agatha Christie fans and readers looking to experience this classic mystery in a new format.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
e-ARC from NetGalley.
The first time I picked up And Then There Were None, I was killing time in a bookstore while my husband was at a work meeting. I read a few chapters and then he came and picked me up for an afternoon out. But I couldn't stop thinking about. Before we left town again, I made him take me back to the bookstore to buy it.
I've tried a few Agatha Christie books since then and none of them were for me. But this one? This one...
So I was immediately intrigued when I saw that a manga version of one of my all-time favorite mysteries was being released. And I am thrilled to say that I absolutely loved this visual adaptation!
One of my only issues with the original novel is that we have so many characters thrown at us from the start that it's hard to keep them all straight. But this version fixes that - the characters are all very visually distinctive, so I was instantly able to tell who was who, and the portrayal of their past crimes in their memories added to the overall ambiance, making this a much easier version of the story to follow than the original.
I have already instructed my equally And Then There Were None-obsessed cousin to get her hands on this immediately and I am extremely excited for volume 2!
The first time I picked up And Then There Were None, I was killing time in a bookstore while my husband was at a work meeting. I read a few chapters and then he came and picked me up for an afternoon out. But I couldn't stop thinking about. Before we left town again, I made him take me back to the bookstore to buy it.
I've tried a few Agatha Christie books since then and none of them were for me. But this one? This one...
So I was immediately intrigued when I saw that a manga version of one of my all-time favorite mysteries was being released. And I am thrilled to say that I absolutely loved this visual adaptation!
One of my only issues with the original novel is that we have so many characters thrown at us from the start that it's hard to keep them all straight. But this version fixes that - the characters are all very visually distinctive, so I was instantly able to tell who was who, and the portrayal of their past crimes in their memories added to the overall ambiance, making this a much easier version of the story to follow than the original.
I have already instructed my equally And Then There Were None-obsessed cousin to get her hands on this immediately and I am extremely excited for volume 2!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
[Read as an electronic release from NetGalley] The Queen of Mysteries is back with a classic title, but now as a manga. This (soon to be) three-volume set brings to life one of Agatha Christie’s classic works, and since it’s Agatha Christie you know the storyline is going to be good. While, being a comic adaptation, the reader does lose out on some of Christie’s worldbuilding and details, this format will make the mystery an easy-to-read introduction to one of the greatest novelists in the English language. And with Nikaido’s detailed illustrations and fantastic adaptation, readers will be excited for volume 2. Nikaido has stayed true to the spirit of the original work, maintaining suspense and anticipation, making this the perfect introduction to Agatha Christie for younger readers and a nostalgic, lighter read for those who are fans of the British mystery genre. I would recommend this for 8th grade to adult readers. 4/5 stars – This is good! I will probably read it again and may buy the series. I definitely recommend this title.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
First things first, the artwork is stunning! I literally gasped when I first opened the graphic novel. The artwork is so wonderfully done, and it made reading the graphic novel even more enjoyable for me.
Second, this was an absolutely well-done rendition of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. The facial expressions, the background scenes, how emotions were conveyed, and other tiny details were simply stunning. As someone who read And Then There Were None (and it is my favorite of Agatha’s work ), I was truly immersed in this graphic novel. I was so into it that it was a surprise when I got to the end, which ended in a cliffhanger. And I am so ready for the next installment of this!
And, I really loved visually seeing the story told out. It added another level to the eeriness and suspense of the original work.
Overall, this was just amazing. This is definitely a 5/5 stars for me!
Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ Media for the eARC! I greatly appreciate the opportunity, and all these opinions are my own.
Second, this was an absolutely well-done rendition of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. The facial expressions, the background scenes, how emotions were conveyed, and other tiny details were simply stunning. As someone who read And Then There Were None (and it is my favorite of Agatha’s work ), I was truly immersed in this graphic novel. I was so into it that it was a surprise when I got to the end, which ended in a cliffhanger. And I am so ready for the next installment of this!
And, I really loved visually seeing the story told out. It added another level to the eeriness and suspense of the original work.
Overall, this was just amazing. This is definitely a 5/5 stars for me!
Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ Media for the eARC! I greatly appreciate the opportunity, and all these opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
Krimis gehen immer! Und die von Agatha Christie sind sowieso immer spannend. Die Story kenn ich bisher noch nicht, daher weiß ich auch nicht, was alles passiert oder wer der Mörder ist. Finde aber die Umsetzung bisher ziemlich gut. Sehr viele unterschiedliche Charaktere, interessante Plot-Idee und guter Spannungsaufbau. An sich gehts darum, dass 10 Personen auf einer Insel (Prisoner Island) landen und ihnen Taten vorgeworfen werden, bei denen Menschen umkamen, sie dafür aber nicht belangt wurden. Sie kamen aufgrund unterschiedlicher Einladungen auf die Insel, weswegen sie zunächst auch keine Verbindung zueinander feststellen konnten. Aber als der erste von ihnen stirbt, kommt die Geschichte ins Rollen…
Ja, ist jetzt nicht so neu und anders, aber dennoch find ich's bisher echt spannend und gut umgesetzt. Auch das Artwork ist sehr schön und passend - viele Details und gute Charakterdesigns. Bin jedenfalls sehr gespannt, wie’s weitergeht! ❤️🔥
Der Titel erscheint übrigens auch auf Deutsch bei Carlsen unter dem Titel »Agatha Christie: Und dann gab's keines mehr«.
Ja, ist jetzt nicht so neu und anders, aber dennoch find ich's bisher echt spannend und gut umgesetzt. Auch das Artwork ist sehr schön und passend - viele Details und gute Charakterdesigns. Bin jedenfalls sehr gespannt, wie’s weitergeht! ❤️🔥
Der Titel erscheint übrigens auch auf Deutsch bei Carlsen unter dem Titel »Agatha Christie: Und dann gab's keines mehr«.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Last year I read over 10 Christie novels including the original 'And Then There Were None'. It felt like Christie used this book to really establish the true art of a plot twist. The killer was never going to be guessed when none are alive by the end. BTW this isn't a plot spoilers as it's in the title.
Well, now it's partnered with brilliant illustrations. By turning this classic novel into a Manga graphic novel this has allowed the text becoming entirely accessible to a new generation of readers- the Young Adult demographic.
Plus, by serialising it it will not only build tension for the reader, causing the reader to long for the second instalment, it will almost ensure that the second book will be bought by the purchasers of the first half. Because as we all know: everything boils down to business in the end.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from #netgalley , thank you. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own
Well, now it's partnered with brilliant illustrations. By turning this classic novel into a Manga graphic novel this has allowed the text becoming entirely accessible to a new generation of readers- the Young Adult demographic.
Plus, by serialising it it will not only build tension for the reader, causing the reader to long for the second instalment, it will almost ensure that the second book will be bought by the purchasers of the first half. Because as we all know: everything boils down to business in the end.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from #netgalley , thank you. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
It has been more than 20 years since I read the novel that this graphic novel was based on. however, shortly after I started reading, the original work came back to me due to the masterful writing and drawing in this graphic novel. The characters look like I expected them to look and the expressions are so good. I especially love the range of emotions and sheer madness of Lombard and thoughtful expressions of the doctor.
Agatha Christie is the Queen of Cozy mysteries for a reason. Her stories are very well written. The adaptation to graphic novel is very well done.
If I had to give a complaint, it would be all the useless blank pages. Give me more comic and less junk. I understand chapter pages, but three blank pages between chapters is a bit much. even with that, I still loved it.
Agatha Christie is the Queen of Cozy mysteries for a reason. Her stories are very well written. The adaptation to graphic novel is very well done.
If I had to give a complaint, it would be all the useless blank pages. Give me more comic and less junk. I understand chapter pages, but three blank pages between chapters is a bit much. even with that, I still loved it.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I love Agatha Christie and this story is one of my favorites by her. When I saw that there was a new manga of And Then There Were None, I was thrilled. I always find reading a manga a little disconcerting at first but it only takes a page or two and my mind grasps the back to front, right to left reading order.
I found it to be a very faithful adaptation of the story. All the people were well drawn. The artist was able to convey emotion in the character’s faces and gestures. I hope that people who have never read Agatha Christie before, will like this so much that they will read some of her other stories.
This is Volume 1. The story continues in Volume 2 which comes out in January.
Thanks to NetGalley and VIZ Media for providing me with an advance reader copy. All opinions are my own.
I found it to be a very faithful adaptation of the story. All the people were well drawn. The artist was able to convey emotion in the character’s faces and gestures. I hope that people who have never read Agatha Christie before, will like this so much that they will read some of her other stories.
This is Volume 1. The story continues in Volume 2 which comes out in January.
Thanks to NetGalley and VIZ Media for providing me with an advance reader copy. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Ten people are sent an invitation to a secluded island by someone none of them seem to remember knowing. Isolated from the world, they soon realize that this is no ordinary excursion. They are all trapped. And no one is coming to their rescue! Their mysterious host seems to not actually exist and there are framed pictures of the same rhyme in everyone's room. Then, it quickly becomes apparent that their host did not gather them all together for a party, they have been gathered for something much more sinister.
I am a fan of graphic or manga versions of classic novels. This novel, thus far, has very closely followed the original source material. I appreciate being able to see the characters on the page as we are introduced to them very quickly and the book takes off right away. The artwork is well done and the character designs match my expectations. I look forward to Volume 2!
I am a fan of graphic or manga versions of classic novels. This novel, thus far, has very closely followed the original source material. I appreciate being able to see the characters on the page as we are introduced to them very quickly and the book takes off right away. The artwork is well done and the character designs match my expectations. I look forward to Volume 2!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
It makes sense that my first review post is Agatha Christie, who I credit for my love of reading.
And Then There Were None is being dapted in into manga by VIZ and Aya Nikaido. In my opinion, they have done a great job capturing this classic mystery novel.
Ten strangers receive an invitation to a remote island. The host is unknown. But soon, each guest is accused of committing a crime and escaping punishment. Someone has decided to take justice in their own hand and the guests start dying, one by one...
The characters are distinguishable from each other. When a book is adapted into manga, blocks of text are naturally cut and situations have to be shown rather than said. The illustrations do accomplish that and keep the story moving forward.
I can't wait for the rest of the volumes.
Thank you NetGalley and Viz Media for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
And Then There Were None is being dapted in into manga by VIZ and Aya Nikaido. In my opinion, they have done a great job capturing this classic mystery novel.
Ten strangers receive an invitation to a remote island. The host is unknown. But soon, each guest is accused of committing a crime and escaping punishment. Someone has decided to take justice in their own hand and the guests start dying, one by one...
The characters are distinguishable from each other. When a book is adapted into manga, blocks of text are naturally cut and situations have to be shown rather than said. The illustrations do accomplish that and keep the story moving forward.
I can't wait for the rest of the volumes.
Thank you NetGalley and Viz Media for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
August 13, 2026
Thank you NetGalley, Viz Media, and Aya Nikaido for the eARC of And Then There Were None. I had not even considered the possibility of Manga ARCs when I signed up for NetGalley and this is the coolest thing!
My only complaint is that now I’ll have to wait until *checks notes* January before volume two releases.
I have always loved a good mystery novel and Agatha Christie is unquestionably a pillar of the genre. I think it is so cool to adapt one of her works to the medium of Manga. And while I have only had the pleasure of reading the first volume so far I believe it is being adapted very well! Nikaido’s art style lends itself well to the mystery and immerses the reader into the story. I cannot wait for release day and I am already eagerly awaiting January 2027 so I can get my hands on volume two.
My only complaint is that now I’ll have to wait until *checks notes* January before volume two releases.
I have always loved a good mystery novel and Agatha Christie is unquestionably a pillar of the genre. I think it is so cool to adapt one of her works to the medium of Manga. And while I have only had the pleasure of reading the first volume so far I believe it is being adapted very well! Nikaido’s art style lends itself well to the mystery and immerses the reader into the story. I cannot wait for release day and I am already eagerly awaiting January 2027 so I can get my hands on volume two.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Agatha Christie is called the Queen of Crime for a reason, and this comic adaptation just proves this again in the most beautiful way. Reading this reminded me of the 'Detective Conan' or the 'Moriarty' series in the best way possible.
After a slightly confusing start, 'And Then There Were None' (Vol. 1) picks up the pace, and the tension increases with every page. I loved the style this was done in: each picture shows not only what happens, but conveys emotions. It makes it easy the get invested in the plot, and to follow those strangers on this mystical island. The characters themselves are very distinct, and although there were ten of them, I was never confused or lost.
Volume one ended, as you could expect, on a cliffhanger, and I can't wait to get my hands on the next installment!
Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for an ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.
After a slightly confusing start, 'And Then There Were None' (Vol. 1) picks up the pace, and the tension increases with every page. I loved the style this was done in: each picture shows not only what happens, but conveys emotions. It makes it easy the get invested in the plot, and to follow those strangers on this mystical island. The characters themselves are very distinct, and although there were ten of them, I was never confused or lost.
Volume one ended, as you could expect, on a cliffhanger, and I can't wait to get my hands on the next installment!
Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for an ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I initially had a hard time in reading this manga version....until I realized that I should be reading the panels on each page from right to left. The art work was a bit jagged/sharp to my liking, making it a bit 'complicated' for this reader. When I now look at other reviews, my rating seems to be an 'outlier', as many are in the 4/5 star rating......so maybe I'm just not the right audience for this. As it says in the title, it is 'Vol. 1'.....so it doesn't find conclusion at the end! But it's probably a good introduction to the Agatha Christie novel. I'd like to go back & read the original A.C. book that inspired this graphic novel.
I did receive a complimentary e-ARC of the book from VIZ Media via NetGalley, providing me an opportunity to read it & post my own fair/honest review.
I did receive a complimentary e-ARC of the book from VIZ Media via NetGalley, providing me an opportunity to read it & post my own fair/honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A manga adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel, and one of her most popular, sounded like a fascinating concept, so I was excited to dive in!
Unfortunately, the book didn't really live up to my expectations though it's hard to tell if it's this particular adaptation or characteristics of the original story. The illustrations are beautiful yet struggle to elevate the little bit of characterization in the story. The plot flies at a breakneck pace, so we don't really develop connections with any of the characters. perhaps besides Vera. Once the murders start happening, the plot gets more interesting, but then the first volume basically ends.
A cool concept in theory but not in practice, at least for me.
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC!
Unfortunately, the book didn't really live up to my expectations though it's hard to tell if it's this particular adaptation or characteristics of the original story. The illustrations are beautiful yet struggle to elevate the little bit of characterization in the story. The plot flies at a breakneck pace, so we don't really develop connections with any of the characters. perhaps besides Vera. Once the murders start happening, the plot gets more interesting, but then the first volume basically ends.
A cool concept in theory but not in practice, at least for me.
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
Rating: 3.5*
They made the dude that killed 21 men very attractive for what!!
I'm usually not interested in these manga adaptations of classics, but for some reason this one made me curious. I liked how distinct the art style is for each character. The expressions and storytelling were really well done. I haven't read the original so I can't really say much about how faithful this adaptation is or not, but it did make me want to pick up the novel to see what it's like. I went into this knowing absolutely nothing about "And Then There Were None" other than it's a locked room mystery. Now I'm thinking I should get the reveal through the novel first. I mean I have time while I wait for the sequel.
They made the dude that killed 21 men very attractive for what!!
I'm usually not interested in these manga adaptations of classics, but for some reason this one made me curious. I liked how distinct the art style is for each character. The expressions and storytelling were really well done. I haven't read the original so I can't really say much about how faithful this adaptation is or not, but it did make me want to pick up the novel to see what it's like. I went into this knowing absolutely nothing about "And Then There Were None" other than it's a locked room mystery. Now I'm thinking I should get the reveal through the novel first. I mean I have time while I wait for the sequel.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
i originally requested this arc on a bit of a whim in all honestly, but i'm so happy i was approved because this was so much fun to read. it was quick, easy, and naturally has left me wanting more.
i really love the art style of this particular manga, the characters really come to life, and i think the story itself lends itself nicely to a manga format.
i've never read the original 'and then there were none', so i can't comment on how well this adaptation held up to the source material. HOWEVER, i can confidently say that i was hooked and will shortly be hunting down a copy of the original agatha christie novel, because if you think i am waiting for vol. 2, you are mistaken.
huge thanks as always to netgalley for the arc ♡
i really love the art style of this particular manga, the characters really come to life, and i think the story itself lends itself nicely to a manga format.
i've never read the original 'and then there were none', so i can't comment on how well this adaptation held up to the source material. HOWEVER, i can confidently say that i was hooked and will shortly be hunting down a copy of the original agatha christie novel, because if you think i am waiting for vol. 2, you are mistaken.
huge thanks as always to netgalley for the arc ♡
September 3, 2026
This is a great way to read acclaimed author Agatha Christie, but in a way that captures my attention.
The art style is very attractive. Having not read many Japanese translations, I think it would make more sense for the note on the last page stating that the format orientation is right to left to be at the beginning of the book, but I figured it out quickly.
The murder mystery plot is classic, and I'm interested to learn more about each character in coming volumes. As is likely intented, I am invested in what happens to Vera.
I don't mind that nothing has been changed to fit modern day; in fact, I enjoy being taken back in time to when Ms. Christie originally wrote the story.
Thank you to Netgalley and VIZ Media for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
The art style is very attractive. Having not read many Japanese translations, I think it would make more sense for the note on the last page stating that the format orientation is right to left to be at the beginning of the book, but I figured it out quickly.
The murder mystery plot is classic, and I'm interested to learn more about each character in coming volumes. As is likely intented, I am invested in what happens to Vera.
I don't mind that nothing has been changed to fit modern day; in fact, I enjoy being taken back in time to when Ms. Christie originally wrote the story.
Thank you to Netgalley and VIZ Media for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I thought this book would be a good one for my high school speech and language kids to read. We will not only read the book by Agatha Christie, see the play and now read the graphic novel. This will be great for comparing and contrasting different genres. The graphics of this book make the novel mysterious looking.
There are a couple of things that made this graphic novel diffcult to follow.
1. not sure if I read right to left, left to right, top to bottom or bottom to top,
2. the stamp in the middle of the page that says it is a pdf. is a distraction, and it is over some of the words, which make it difficult to see.
I have had a couple of books like that. If I would have known that they came like this, I would not have requested.
There are a couple of things that made this graphic novel diffcult to follow.
1. not sure if I read right to left, left to right, top to bottom or bottom to top,
2. the stamp in the middle of the page that says it is a pdf. is a distraction, and it is over some of the words, which make it difficult to see.
I have had a couple of books like that. If I would have known that they came like this, I would not have requested.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This graphic novel stays faithful to Christie’s classic mystery, distilling the story without straying from canon. The characters are drawn manga-style. The characters had distinctive appearances, but some of the depictions were not good. Some of the elderly characters are almost caricature, and the artist is not good at consistent age markers (like hands, etc). I would definitely borrow the book from the library and read it once, but I certainly wouldn’t buy it or read it multiple times, and I’m a Christie fan. All in all, I was disappointed with the book. I would classify it as Okay but not Great.
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