I love this story. The art is just wonderful and Aloha Comics edition is superb. I'm not too fond of manga/manhua/manhwa in hardcover, but I like how they did this one. I'm looking forward to the next volume. This one ended in one of the worst moments to end. . I'm glad I already know what happens next because I'd be truly upset about the cliffhanger otherwise. In this volume we learn a bit more about why the world is like that right now, and we start to see what principles rule humankind now "The interest of humanity comes above all else". Even if that mean losing your humanity in the first place.
This is a rating specific to the manhua adaptation, not to the story itself, which I love. And honestly...I was a bit disappointed by the manhua this time, particularly since this volume covers some really pivotal scenes in the relationship between An Zhe and Lu Feng.
I get that you have to condense a lot of story to fit it into visual panels, and while that worked really well for the first couple of volumes, it started to fall apart a bit here. If I'd been a manhua-only reader, I think I would've missed a lot at this stage and wouldn't have a full appreciation for the complex, beautiful story.
The art is still gorgeous, although it felt like there were more shortcuts...I noticed two panels in particular where Lu Feng's face was just copy/pasted. I wonder if perhaps this was some of the actual reason behind reader complaints?
It was also kind of difficult to follow what was happening in the underground jail - who was escaping, who died, etc. Just messy, dark panels without a clear visual flow. And while the Poet backstory was important worldbuilding, cramming all that in detracted from the action and any emotional builds with individual characters.
I'll of course continue buying the manhua for as many volumes as we get (now and if it picks back up in the future), but it's definitely more of a pretty supplement - the novels are the satisfying main course.
This volume is definitely a bridge between bigger story arcs. I still enjoyed it, but it didn't quite reach the highs of the first two volumes. My biggest complaint is that I haven't read the original novel, and this adaptation feels like it's condensing too much of the story. There were several moments where it felt like key pieces of the plot were missing, leaving me confused and flipping back through previous pages trying to figure out if I'd overlooked something. The worldbuilding continues to expand, but some of the most important plot threads don't feel fully developed yet.
That said, the slow-burn romance between An Zhe and Lu Feng is quietly becoming one of my favorite parts of the series. Every interaction is layered with tension and subtle emotion, and a few major reveals completely changed how I'm looking at the story. I even have a theory about one of the characters that I'm excited to see either confirmed or completely turned on its head. Even with a slight dip, I'm still invested and looking forward to the next volume.
for reference this volume 3 ended at chapter 31 of the digital kuaikan version, which is near the end of season 2. that version has 65 regular chapters by the end of season 3.
the rest following that (season 4) are interactive chapters that i assume won’t be adapted because they’re simply not in format that can translate to paper copies.
with this information and going by chapter count, i guess we’ll have a total 6 volumes (incomplete)? unless they have some way to adapt season 4 (and onwards), which barely has any art (because it’s interactive), then yeah we will probably get incomplete physical copies.
i will also never understand people complaining that manhuas or other forms of media don’t include all the info included in the novels. it’s been like that since the dawn of time 😭 i enjoy the manhua as is since i know all the details from the novel already. i always think of these adaptations as visual extras.
this is a nudge to anyone reading the manhua without having read the novel. read the novel. you’ll get more of the dynamic of lu feng bullying the little mushroom than the manhua portrays 🥰
I have no idea why this isn't yet announced as published, but mine showed up today, and it was a delightful reread.
This is not an issue on the writing or artist side, but as usual, switching from a format designed for a phone to one designed for a printed book has resulted in some squished and cropped panels and some lost detail. It's especially sad, as this volume has some of the best Lu Feng and An Zhe scenes in the series thus far, and those are the ones with the most issues. But still, there are some absolutely wonderful Lu Feng and An Zhe scenes this volume, with gorgeous art, and some adorable chibis.
Overall, it's still a great print run, and I'm glad we have an official English translation. Looking forward to volume 4! If you haven't read the novel, please look for a copy, or wait until Seven Seas releases their translation!
omg.. this absolute mushroom of a manhua.. WE GOT JEALOUS LU FENG 🤭 this volume was so good, once again, the incredible world building AHHHHHHH. the concept of the garden of eden is so incredibly dystopian. i LOVEDDDD the tomb part at the end of this volume, i can't wait to get to that part while reading the danmei, i'm so excited. i love our mushroom so much i'm going to start sobbing.
The story of Little Mushroom is top tier in any format it seems. I seem to fly through the manhuas, the art is gorgeous, and seeing the story play out visually is a huge highlight. Much love and I cannot wait for more volumes to come out. So happy I preordered this volume and the other two. I do not regret it at all.
welp ended up reading up until chapter 65 (which ended on a huge cliffhanger obvi cuz it's just my luck) so it got me hooked after all and can say that all later chapters has its up and downs
La verdad llegó a las 4 estrellas con mucho esfuerzo. Y aún no estoy segura de eso. Aún así fue un libro interesante. ojalá hubieran tenido más interacciones los protagonistas
Gorgeous art, excellent volume. It really feels like the illustrated version has hit its stride; this was the first volume that I felt really added to the novel in a different way.
I really like this concept honestly and the art is so stunning. The slow slow burn romance is fantastic imo. I'm just itching for more with no known release for the next volume at this time 😭