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Stitch and the Samurai
Stitch & The Samurai Vol. 1
In fuga dalla Federazione Galattica, l'astronave di Stitch subisce un'avaria che la costringe a un atterraggio d'emergenza... Non alle Hawaii, ma nel Giappone del periodo sengoku! Qui il protagonista si imbatte in un brutale signore della guerra, Yamato, il quale - logorato dalle infinite battaglie - viene conquistato dall'aspetto coccoloso dello strano esemplare di tanuki blu e decide di portarselo a casa. La passione di Stitch per il caos si trasformerà in un'arma letale nelle mani del samurai... o il suo essere così tenero e soffice ne sgretolerà la dura scorza?
160 pages, Paperback
First published June 26, 2020
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August 14, 2023
Wow - this one was out there! Stitch's spaceship crashes and he finds himself in feudal Japan! He becomes a pet 'blue tanuki' to warlord Lord Yamato Meison! A very strange book for sure; but I really like the originality of the concept. This is a series that I will look for as more books come out - quick and quirky fun read!
March 15, 2021
First of all, this is definitely not for kids 13+... I would read this to my 5 year old and he would adore it!! I think 13+ have other things they would rather be reading that stuff like this. Unless they’re a hardcore Disney fan... That’s my opinion at least.
Second, that’s actually three and a half stars rounded up because of the three or four times it made me laugh out loud. That and the drawings made it a decent read.
Last, but not least, the drawing and storyline weren’t terrible, but definitely a bit of a reach. Funny at times, but eyebrow raising most the rest of the time. I am, however, a serious Disney lover, so I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I’m assuming this was written for folks like me, big fans of Disney and Stitch in particular, so I’m not dinging the novel for being a little ridiculous.
Overall I really enjoyed this!! I would recommend this for 5-8 year olds because they’re smarter than people give them credit, but do keep in mind there’s a warning about violence. I also recommend this to serious fans of Stitch or Disney. Enjoy the ridiculousness and don’t take it too seriously.
Thanks so much to NetGalley and Disney Manga for allowing me to read this for my honest and unbiased opinion.
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Second, that’s actually three and a half stars rounded up because of the three or four times it made me laugh out loud. That and the drawings made it a decent read.
Last, but not least, the drawing and storyline weren’t terrible, but definitely a bit of a reach. Funny at times, but eyebrow raising most the rest of the time. I am, however, a serious Disney lover, so I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I’m assuming this was written for folks like me, big fans of Disney and Stitch in particular, so I’m not dinging the novel for being a little ridiculous.
Overall I really enjoyed this!! I would recommend this for 5-8 year olds because they’re smarter than people give them credit, but do keep in mind there’s a warning about violence. I also recommend this to serious fans of Stitch or Disney. Enjoy the ridiculousness and don’t take it too seriously.
Thanks so much to NetGalley and Disney Manga for allowing me to read this for my honest and unbiased opinion.
Check out this review and others on my blog: https://shannarareads.com/?p=254
March 24, 2021
I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This review was originally posted here on my blog.
Hmm okay, I have to be very honest. As much as I love Stitch (he’s my favourite Disney character ever) and as much as I wanted to love this, it just wasn’t for me. I think young children, maybe around the age of 3-7, would enjoy this (but honestly, I don’t really know a lot about what kids read as I don’t have any kids around me). The story is simple, the art is cute and very well done, and any young child would probably pick up great things from this manga.
However, for adults like me, this is missing some plot and sense to the story. In Stitch and the Samurai, Stitch lands in Japan instead of Hawaii. When Stitch’s spaceship malfunctions it crash lands right in front of a warlord called Lord Yamato, who immediately is consumed by Stitch’s cuteness (who can blame him?). But it goes so far, that he grows obsessed with Stitch, and trying to pet and feed him. This obsession leads him to absolutely ignore the war that he’s actually leading and his samurai don’t know how to handle the situation.
What I had some troubles with, was that Stitch knew the words “Ohana – Family” and there were some other small references to Lilo… But if this is a story about him landing in Japan instead of in Hawaii, how would he know this? Lilo taught him the meaning of Ohana… So this felt a bit more just for sales than for actual story telling, which was a bit of a shame.
Overall I enjoyed this as a quick read, and it truly did make me laugh at some ridiculous parts, but I don’t think I would read this again (however, if this is an on-going series I might pick up the next parts anyways). It’s a nice way to relax after a tiring day, if you don’t want to have to think about too much plot twists and drama.
This review was originally posted here on my blog.
Hmm okay, I have to be very honest. As much as I love Stitch (he’s my favourite Disney character ever) and as much as I wanted to love this, it just wasn’t for me. I think young children, maybe around the age of 3-7, would enjoy this (but honestly, I don’t really know a lot about what kids read as I don’t have any kids around me). The story is simple, the art is cute and very well done, and any young child would probably pick up great things from this manga.
However, for adults like me, this is missing some plot and sense to the story. In Stitch and the Samurai, Stitch lands in Japan instead of Hawaii. When Stitch’s spaceship malfunctions it crash lands right in front of a warlord called Lord Yamato, who immediately is consumed by Stitch’s cuteness (who can blame him?). But it goes so far, that he grows obsessed with Stitch, and trying to pet and feed him. This obsession leads him to absolutely ignore the war that he’s actually leading and his samurai don’t know how to handle the situation.
What I had some troubles with, was that Stitch knew the words “Ohana – Family” and there were some other small references to Lilo… But if this is a story about him landing in Japan instead of in Hawaii, how would he know this? Lilo taught him the meaning of Ohana… So this felt a bit more just for sales than for actual story telling, which was a bit of a shame.
Overall I enjoyed this as a quick read, and it truly did make me laugh at some ridiculous parts, but I don’t think I would read this again (however, if this is an on-going series I might pick up the next parts anyways). It’s a nice way to relax after a tiring day, if you don’t want to have to think about too much plot twists and drama.
February 6, 2023
unexpectedly cute
March 28, 2021
I'm not gonna lie, this was a very weird and strange read for me.
I went going in assuming this was a kid friendly, Disney manga. It's Stitch to obviously it's got to be some goofy, kid loving fun... right? Right? This is definitely more of a pre-teen book with the half naked man (who seemed a little sexualized, in my opinion) and the death and murder brought up. It's not a book I'd want to show one of the typical age groups/audience of Lilo and Stitch (which I'd think would be children).
Other than that, this book is an interesting read! We follow Stitch (the famous, blue raccoon... or panda... or alien?) landing on Earth and meeting a group of Samurai (out doing the whole murder thing). The head Samurai meets Stitch and instantly falls in love (like we all did) and then good hijinks and trouble starts. This book was amusing and comedic at points. It'll make you smile for sure. It didn't totally feel like it fit into the Lilo and Stitch world, but it was definitely a cool addition.
I did love the little Stitch icons in the corner of some of the pages. That was a nice touch that made me smile!
My other note was all of the advertisements for Disney Manga. Now I want to read through all of them! I had no idea there was a world of Disney Manga hidden out there... My inner child and 90s baby wants all of them!
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, Disney Manga and Independent Publishers Group for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
I went going in assuming this was a kid friendly, Disney manga. It's Stitch to obviously it's got to be some goofy, kid loving fun... right? Right? This is definitely more of a pre-teen book with the half naked man (who seemed a little sexualized, in my opinion) and the death and murder brought up. It's not a book I'd want to show one of the typical age groups/audience of Lilo and Stitch (which I'd think would be children).
Other than that, this book is an interesting read! We follow Stitch (the famous, blue raccoon... or panda... or alien?) landing on Earth and meeting a group of Samurai (out doing the whole murder thing). The head Samurai meets Stitch and instantly falls in love (like we all did) and then good hijinks and trouble starts. This book was amusing and comedic at points. It'll make you smile for sure. It didn't totally feel like it fit into the Lilo and Stitch world, but it was definitely a cool addition.
I did love the little Stitch icons in the corner of some of the pages. That was a nice touch that made me smile!
My other note was all of the advertisements for Disney Manga. Now I want to read through all of them! I had no idea there was a world of Disney Manga hidden out there... My inner child and 90s baby wants all of them!
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, Disney Manga and Independent Publishers Group for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
March 24, 2024
Tak samo bym zareagowała, gdyby na mojej drodze stanął Stitch XD Manga świetnie oddaje chaotyczną energię Stitcha 👽💜
March 31, 2022
This is a fun story. That being said, it's also a bit of a ridiculous story in terms of set-up. It's funny, it's amusing, it's not at all serious. It starts off in a REALLY serious tone that quickly devolves into heaps of silliness. As a big fan of Stitch, I enjoyed it. The drawings are fun and I'm enjoying Stitch's latest adventure.
However, I do have to say that the OOC moment for me (involving water) jolted me out of it big time. Stitch hates water....he hates it. It isn't something he acquired from landing on Earth in Hawaii. His body density and inability to float or swim makes him naturally aquaphobic. This phobia is something he DID work on in the television series, but this is an alternate history. In this story, Stitch never landed in Hawaii and therefore never faced his fear. So he really shouldn't like water at all, even just to try to get fish or stand in a stream. He gets angry when Lilo sprays him with water in the original movie because he hates water. He hates the idea of being on an island surrounded by water. This could just be me griping, but it's such a big issue in the original film that is shown in several ways with Jumba specifically discussing the reasons for it.
Apart from that, this is a really funny story and I am excited to read the next volume. I really like the concept of Stitch being in feudal Japan.
However, I do have to say that the OOC moment for me (involving water) jolted me out of it big time. Stitch hates water....he hates it. It isn't something he acquired from landing on Earth in Hawaii. His body density and inability to float or swim makes him naturally aquaphobic. This phobia is something he DID work on in the television series, but this is an alternate history. In this story, Stitch never landed in Hawaii and therefore never faced his fear. So he really shouldn't like water at all, even just to try to get fish or stand in a stream. He gets angry when Lilo sprays him with water in the original movie because he hates water. He hates the idea of being on an island surrounded by water. This could just be me griping, but it's such a big issue in the original film that is shown in several ways with Jumba specifically discussing the reasons for it.
Apart from that, this is a really funny story and I am excited to read the next volume. I really like the concept of Stitch being in feudal Japan.
March 10, 2021
This was everything. Gosh i loved this book so much. And the drawing are also very beautiful. Stitch is one off my favorite from disney because you really see him grow as a person and you see it again in this story
September 28, 2023
This was so cute. I loved the start of this series. I can't wait to read more.
March 5, 2021
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me a copy of this book in return for an honest review.
A very cute new adventure featuring the beloved character Stitch. If you are a fan of this character and like manga, this is something you will probably enjoy. If you're not, then it certainly isn't anything that is going to change your mind in that regard. I liked the incongruousness of the hardboiled samurai characters with the adorable, relaxed atmosphere of the Stitch character. The story, while not exactly mind-blowing, is a fun, easy tale to read and the author did a good job of developing Meison's character in a relatively short space. I also especially liked the art style.
I would recommend this to anyone looking for an enjoyable, easy read.
A very cute new adventure featuring the beloved character Stitch. If you are a fan of this character and like manga, this is something you will probably enjoy. If you're not, then it certainly isn't anything that is going to change your mind in that regard. I liked the incongruousness of the hardboiled samurai characters with the adorable, relaxed atmosphere of the Stitch character. The story, while not exactly mind-blowing, is a fun, easy tale to read and the author did a good job of developing Meison's character in a relatively short space. I also especially liked the art style.
I would recommend this to anyone looking for an enjoyable, easy read.
March 3, 2021
Two of my favorite things together: Stitch and Samurais? YES!! This was a hilarious and fun read! Perfect for fans of Stitch! A fun adventure filled with mischief and friendship.
*Thanks Netgalley and Disney Manga for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*
*Thanks Netgalley and Disney Manga for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*
November 17, 2023
No es nada del otro jueves, pero Stitch es monísimo.
August 18, 2023
That was really cute and I enjoyed this more than I expected to!
December 15, 2025
Симпатична манга, представяща едно наглед невъзможно приятелство, насочена към по-детската аудитория.
3,5/5 ⭐️
3,5/5 ⭐️
July 3, 2023
Stitch in a hardcore samurai universe is the crossover I didn’t know I needed. My favorite part is the little page-by-page animation happening in the bottom corner of the panels, he does a cute little jump :)
July 7, 2025
I love stitch and the minions and all the little freaks
June 1, 2021
In this series, Stitch the familiar blue extraterrestrial crash lands on earth in the time of the sengoku-era Japan. There he is discovered by a ruthless warlord called Lord Yamato. Stich is mistaken for some kind of racoon and there the fun begins as Stitch unintentionally becomes a pet to the Lord Yamato.
The clan and the Lord are somewhat bemused by this blue racoon and all battle plans are forgotten as the Lord tries to figure out what Stich is. Stich meanwhile is anxious to repair his spaceship amd flee because enemies from his planet are hunting for him. Meanwhile there is lots to learn about his new home which throws the life of Lord Yamato and his men into disarray.
This is a surprising mix of cute and fluffy Disney with hard boiled samurai manga and it has resulted in a volume that is both humorous and entertaining. Copy provided by Tokyo Pop in exchange for an unbiased review.
The clan and the Lord are somewhat bemused by this blue racoon and all battle plans are forgotten as the Lord tries to figure out what Stich is. Stich meanwhile is anxious to repair his spaceship amd flee because enemies from his planet are hunting for him. Meanwhile there is lots to learn about his new home which throws the life of Lord Yamato and his men into disarray.
This is a surprising mix of cute and fluffy Disney with hard boiled samurai manga and it has resulted in a volume that is both humorous and entertaining. Copy provided by Tokyo Pop in exchange for an unbiased review.
March 7, 2021
I don’t have too much to say on this manga. Stitch crashes in Japan instead of Hawaii, where he is found by a samurai… who cannot handle Stitch’s cuteness and just wants to take him home to cuddle and play with. So that is what he does, forgetting all about the war he is in the middle of. There isn’t really any plot to this, though some things happen at the very end that indicate the second volume might be a bit more exciting. That doesn’t mean this wasn’t a fun read though. There were some clever nods towards the movie, but mainly Stitch and the samurai are just really cute together.
I have to say I was quite surprised by how well the different art-styles mixed together, so well done to the artist for that. Overall this was a very quick and fun read, but nothing too special.
I have to say I was quite surprised by how well the different art-styles mixed together, so well done to the artist for that. Overall this was a very quick and fun read, but nothing too special.
March 4, 2021
Thank you NetGalley and Disney Manga for the ARC I received in exchange for an honest review.
Stitch and the Samurai is a charming manga about friendship and learning that doing the best thing by someone you love can be hard.
This is a beautifully drawn manga, I especially enjoyed the stitch in space pages and the image of Lord Messon Yamato reading to Stitch.
This is a fantastic gateway into manga for readers young and old, myself included!
I can’t wait to see what else Disney Manga comes out with.
Stitch and the Samurai is a charming manga about friendship and learning that doing the best thing by someone you love can be hard.
This is a beautifully drawn manga, I especially enjoyed the stitch in space pages and the image of Lord Messon Yamato reading to Stitch.
This is a fantastic gateway into manga for readers young and old, myself included!
I can’t wait to see what else Disney Manga comes out with.
August 27, 2022
Fun, but flawed.
The art is passable, but not everything looks like it came from the same artist like the horses or most of the objects people hold. You can stuff copy and pasted if you look for it.
It’s still exactly what it needs to be. Interactions between the Warlord and Stitch are cute and even heartwarming. If you are at all interested, I would pick this up. Or wait for the 3rd book to be translated.
The art is passable, but not everything looks like it came from the same artist like the horses or most of the objects people hold. You can stuff copy and pasted if you look for it.
It’s still exactly what it needs to be. Interactions between the Warlord and Stitch are cute and even heartwarming. If you are at all interested, I would pick this up. Or wait for the 3rd book to be translated.
December 19, 2023
"I think it may be a koala...an evil koala."
Wacky premise, but 100% adorable.
A hardened, borderline tyrannical warlord in Feudal Japan falls for the cuteness of this alien and does everything in his power to befriend it.
Wacky premise, but 100% adorable.
A hardened, borderline tyrannical warlord in Feudal Japan falls for the cuteness of this alien and does everything in his power to befriend it.
May 24, 2022
This is f*cking adorable. Does the plot make sense? Nope. Do I care? Not at bit.
July 6, 2024
Okay, first of all, I'm aware that most of the time, Disney stuff is aimed at a younger age group. I'm sure this Manga was as well. But, considering one of the main characters (the samurai in question) is like a warlord and they're not shy about mentioning him slaughtering people, I think it's safe to say the author could have treated this story with a touch more maturity and it would've been all right.
That being said... where's the plot? Why is Stitch here? Why is he so far back in the timeline of Earth? How in the hell does Ohana play into this? It really just feels like Disney was banking on the cuteness of Stitch (whom I adore) carrying this story. And it's not enough. The movie he originates from deals with hard subjects while still being cute (and fluffy, haha). This one is just tooth-rotting fluff. I never thought I'd encounter a piece of Stitch related media and be bored. But here we are.
I will say the art is beautiful, though.
That being said... where's the plot? Why is Stitch here? Why is he so far back in the timeline of Earth? How in the hell does Ohana play into this? It really just feels like Disney was banking on the cuteness of Stitch (whom I adore) carrying this story. And it's not enough. The movie he originates from deals with hard subjects while still being cute (and fluffy, haha). This one is just tooth-rotting fluff. I never thought I'd encounter a piece of Stitch related media and be bored. But here we are.
I will say the art is beautiful, though.
February 6, 2025
Puta obra maestra, es cine(nah mentira, esta bien para pasar el rato); es un clasico slice of life asi que puede no solo ser para todas las edades, se puede entender incluso si sabes solo ingles basico. No es lo mejor pero tampoco lo peor, me gusto :)
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February 6, 2023Literally the weirdest book I have ever read.
April 13, 2023
Ta manga jest tak super, że nie mam nic do dodania. Stich jest tak słodkim i uroczym zwierzątkiem, że poprostu trzeba biec po tą mangę!🙃
June 25, 2023
4☆
Really good, I love stitch so this was a fun read. I just felt that it was sort of jumpy at times and was lost in some parts even though it is a manga. Other than that super good read
Really good, I love stitch so this was a fun read. I just felt that it was sort of jumpy at times and was lost in some parts even though it is a manga. Other than that super good read
March 5, 2021
Thank you to NetGalley, Disney Manga, Tokyopop, and Hiroto Wada for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review,
I requested this book because I am a Stich lover and enjoy media that reflects Japanese culture. Stitch flees the Galactic Federation, similar to the movie, but his ship malfunctions and he crash lands in Japan. Yamato is a warlord, but when he comes across this "blue raccoon," he must befriend it.
The air of seriousness surrounding the warring kingdoms of Japan along with the playful character of stitch makes a strange but hilarious blend of story for this comic tale. As Yamato gets to know Stitch, he begins to question just what Stitch might be. Surely he can't be a raccoon...with four arms...right?
This is a cute funny manga that a younger audience and Stitch fans alike can enjoy.
I requested this book because I am a Stich lover and enjoy media that reflects Japanese culture. Stitch flees the Galactic Federation, similar to the movie, but his ship malfunctions and he crash lands in Japan. Yamato is a warlord, but when he comes across this "blue raccoon," he must befriend it.
The air of seriousness surrounding the warring kingdoms of Japan along with the playful character of stitch makes a strange but hilarious blend of story for this comic tale. As Yamato gets to know Stitch, he begins to question just what Stitch might be. Surely he can't be a raccoon...with four arms...right?
This is a cute funny manga that a younger audience and Stitch fans alike can enjoy.
November 16, 2021
Adventure through ancient Japan with a beloved Disney character in manga-style.
The artwork is amazing. The story is fun, endearing, emotional, and sometimes quite funny. Stitch is a Disney character that I loved as a child and still do today. It was great to read a different story about him in a different context. The only thing that bothered me was that he knew his name was Stitch, and he knew the word Ohana, which is a great wink at the original story but unfortunately makes it hard to figure out the exact timeline of things and makes it harder to accept as a separate tale in itself.
All in all, enjoyable for readers of all ages!
Special thanks go to the NetGalley team and the publishers for providing this ARC. I appreciate the opportunity to read it in exchange for an honest review.
The artwork is amazing. The story is fun, endearing, emotional, and sometimes quite funny. Stitch is a Disney character that I loved as a child and still do today. It was great to read a different story about him in a different context. The only thing that bothered me was that he knew his name was Stitch, and he knew the word Ohana, which is a great wink at the original story but unfortunately makes it hard to figure out the exact timeline of things and makes it harder to accept as a separate tale in itself.
All in all, enjoyable for readers of all ages!
Special thanks go to the NetGalley team and the publishers for providing this ARC. I appreciate the opportunity to read it in exchange for an honest review.
March 3, 2021
I loved Stitch and Japan since I was child. I was really excited when I’ve seen this Manga! Such a cool perspective on the story.
I’ve rated it with 4/5, because I love Stitch and this Manga was so funny!
From the other hand, I didn’t feel that there was much of the story line, just obsession of Samurai and how much he wanted to pet Stitch AKA Blue racoon. There were also some repetitive moments taken from the original “Hawaii” story.
I would definitely recommend this manga for younger generation, it’s cute and it’s fun!
I’ve rated it with 4/5, because I love Stitch and this Manga was so funny!
From the other hand, I didn’t feel that there was much of the story line, just obsession of Samurai and how much he wanted to pet Stitch AKA Blue racoon. There were also some repetitive moments taken from the original “Hawaii” story.
I would definitely recommend this manga for younger generation, it’s cute and it’s fun!
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