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ばらかもん [Barakamon] #1
Barakamon, Vol. 1
First things first.........Visitors are supposed to come in through the front door!!For a certain reason, a handsome, young calligrapher by the name of Seishuu Handa uproots himself and moves to an island on the westernmost edge of Japan. "Sensei," as he comes to be known, is a city boy through and through, and has never experienced rural life until now. And by the looks of it, he has much to learn! Luckily(?), he has a willing teacher in Naru, the energetic expert islander, to help show him the ropes. But can Sensei keep up with the plucky first-grader, or will he get schooled?! Here unfolds a heartfelt island comedy about a gruff on the outside, soft on the inside urbanite teacher and his new, unfailingly kind island neighbors!
208 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 22, 2009
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Satsuki Yoshino
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Name (in native language): ヨシノサツキ
Zodiac: Gemini
Name (in native language): ヨシノサツキ
Zodiac: Gemini
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December 11, 2017
A contemporary slice-of-life comedy about a hotshot young Japanese calligrapher who gets himself informally exiled to a rural southern Japanese island for punching out an elderly critic at an exhibition. A sheltered city boy by upbringing, Handa-sensei gets his head, and his art, gradually back together through interactions with his lively village neighbors. Having known little about calligraphy (or island life), but a lot about artists and writers, I found it both a stitch and informative.
I almost dubbed it "sweet", but that's not right. "Kind, thoughtful, closely observed," perhaps.
As usual, I tracked back from the anime, comprised of 12 episodes closely following the first few volumes of what is now apparently a 12-volume manga series, with a 4-volume spin-off following the protagonist in his high school days. The anime felt rounded and complete.
Have read volumes 1 and 2 so far, and watched all 12 of the anime episodes. Clean, clear art style.
Recommended.
Ta, L.
I almost dubbed it "sweet", but that's not right. "Kind, thoughtful, closely observed," perhaps.
As usual, I tracked back from the anime, comprised of 12 episodes closely following the first few volumes of what is now apparently a 12-volume manga series, with a 4-volume spin-off following the protagonist in his high school days. The anime felt rounded and complete.
Have read volumes 1 and 2 so far, and watched all 12 of the anime episodes. Clean, clear art style.
Recommended.
Ta, L.
April 29, 2025
The art style is great, it’s clean, clear, and well-detailed. I really liked seeing the contrast of city vs country life through the eyes of Handa, which is done by way of living and the side characters. With the culture differences of moving from city to country, it shows Handa’s character growth because he starts to realize his mistakes and starts to accept them. All of the characters were fun and entertaining to watch especially Naru and all of her school pals. And the story felt very realistic like this is something normal that can be seen in real life. Overall, I thought this was a fun story and I can’t wait to see Handa and Naru’s friendship continue to grow.
December 28, 2014
This manga reminded me of Yotsuba&! in a lot of ways, mostly because of Naru (the little girl on the cover).
This story follows Handa, a calligrapher who moves to a small rural town on an island. He meets a first grader named Naru, a hyperactive kid who just won't give up her "secret base" (the house he recently moved in to). The two make for an entertaining pair.
This is slice of life at its finest, and I highly recommend it. Especially if you liked Yotsuba&!
This story follows Handa, a calligrapher who moves to a small rural town on an island. He meets a first grader named Naru, a hyperactive kid who just won't give up her "secret base" (the house he recently moved in to). The two make for an entertaining pair.
This is slice of life at its finest, and I highly recommend it. Especially if you liked Yotsuba&!
November 9, 2017
it is too good, can't handle the comedy and cuteness!
August 4, 2016
My first book for Women in Translation Month in August is ‘Barakamon‘ by Satsuki Yoshino. I got it as a birthday present from one of my favourite friends. I read the first part of this multiple volume Manga comic series which has been translated by Krista Shipley and Karie Shipley.
Barakamon tells the story of a young twenty-something calligrapher, Seishuu Handa. He is successful though he is young, having won many awards for his work. But he loses it when an elderly man criticizes his work and Handa knocks this critic down. Overnight, he becomes a person to be avoided by the calligraphy community. To recover from this, he takes a break and moves to an island. He thinks that the island will be calm and he can practice calligraphy in peace till things become better at home. Unfortunately, he hasn’t reckoned with the islanders. They are curious and intrusive, they walk into his home whenever they feel like it and he discovers that some children have established a base at his home for hanging out and playing games. This annoys him no end and disturbs his peace. But gradually he warms up to the islanders, because they have big hearts and help him when he is in need. Naru, a young girl who is in elementary school, becomes his best friend, always hangs out at his place and is his guide to the ways of life is the island. The experiences and adventures that Handa and Naru have, form the rest of the book.
I loved ‘Barakamon‘ for the way it contrasted city life and island life through the eyes of Handa. I also loved the charming island characters. My favourite character was Naru – she was really cool and awesome, always smiling and always upto something. There were no bad characters in the story and there were no black-and-white situations, and this made the story very realistic, which I loved very much.
In some places I found the translation odd – for example one of the characters said ‘Sonny‘ and many of the characters said ‘Yer‘. I am sure they did not speak that way in Japanese. But there was a note at the end of the book which said that people in that island spoke a dialect which was different from the Japanese spoken in cities and because the translators wanted to highlight that, they used words like this. I was happy to read that explanation, because it shone light on the challenges of translating dialect from one language to another.
I was also reading a Manga comic after a long time and it was an interesting experience to read from the back to the front and read the graphic panels and the dialogues from the right to the left. It annoyed me no end at the beginning, and I frequently found myself reading it the ‘wrong’ way, but at some point I got used to the Manga way and it was fun.
I loved the first part of ‘Barakamon‘. I can’t wait to read the second part.
Have you read ‘Barakamon‘? What do you think about it? Do you like Manga comics?
Barakamon tells the story of a young twenty-something calligrapher, Seishuu Handa. He is successful though he is young, having won many awards for his work. But he loses it when an elderly man criticizes his work and Handa knocks this critic down. Overnight, he becomes a person to be avoided by the calligraphy community. To recover from this, he takes a break and moves to an island. He thinks that the island will be calm and he can practice calligraphy in peace till things become better at home. Unfortunately, he hasn’t reckoned with the islanders. They are curious and intrusive, they walk into his home whenever they feel like it and he discovers that some children have established a base at his home for hanging out and playing games. This annoys him no end and disturbs his peace. But gradually he warms up to the islanders, because they have big hearts and help him when he is in need. Naru, a young girl who is in elementary school, becomes his best friend, always hangs out at his place and is his guide to the ways of life is the island. The experiences and adventures that Handa and Naru have, form the rest of the book.
I loved ‘Barakamon‘ for the way it contrasted city life and island life through the eyes of Handa. I also loved the charming island characters. My favourite character was Naru – she was really cool and awesome, always smiling and always upto something. There were no bad characters in the story and there were no black-and-white situations, and this made the story very realistic, which I loved very much.
In some places I found the translation odd – for example one of the characters said ‘Sonny‘ and many of the characters said ‘Yer‘. I am sure they did not speak that way in Japanese. But there was a note at the end of the book which said that people in that island spoke a dialect which was different from the Japanese spoken in cities and because the translators wanted to highlight that, they used words like this. I was happy to read that explanation, because it shone light on the challenges of translating dialect from one language to another.
I was also reading a Manga comic after a long time and it was an interesting experience to read from the back to the front and read the graphic panels and the dialogues from the right to the left. It annoyed me no end at the beginning, and I frequently found myself reading it the ‘wrong’ way, but at some point I got used to the Manga way and it was fun.
I loved the first part of ‘Barakamon‘. I can’t wait to read the second part.
Have you read ‘Barakamon‘? What do you think about it? Do you like Manga comics?
July 26, 2019
Beautifully executed slice of life.
World: The art is solid, it’s a bit simple in the line work but the characters, especially Naru, are emotive and that goes a long way for me. The world building is small and contained. It’s a small Japanese village and this book feels small and intimate with the tone and the setting making readers feel transported. I like it.
Story: Wonderfully paced and written slice of life, coming of age, life lessons manga. It’s very basic in it’s design but the emotions are done well and the lessons and the small little things about life is portrayed beautifully. Simple lessons and simple beautiful emotions. There is a nice balance between the emotions and the fun and zany nature of Naru, it’s really well done.
Characters: The cast of characters are solid, they are not very deep and really serve the purpose of the story so far but they have wonderful personal voice. Naru of course is great and her personality is a great foil for the story.
A really well done slice of life that will make you smile and focus on the little things in life.
Onward to the next book!
World: The art is solid, it’s a bit simple in the line work but the characters, especially Naru, are emotive and that goes a long way for me. The world building is small and contained. It’s a small Japanese village and this book feels small and intimate with the tone and the setting making readers feel transported. I like it.
Story: Wonderfully paced and written slice of life, coming of age, life lessons manga. It’s very basic in it’s design but the emotions are done well and the lessons and the small little things about life is portrayed beautifully. Simple lessons and simple beautiful emotions. There is a nice balance between the emotions and the fun and zany nature of Naru, it’s really well done.
Characters: The cast of characters are solid, they are not very deep and really serve the purpose of the story so far but they have wonderful personal voice. Naru of course is great and her personality is a great foil for the story.
A really well done slice of life that will make you smile and focus on the little things in life.
Onward to the next book!
February 19, 2024
"Because there's nuthin' anythin's fun".
After reading/enjoying Volumes 2-5...I though reading Vol 1 might be a good idea.
Energetic child Naru is introduced as Handa nervously circles her ..at first.
I do enjoy the slightly adult comments thrown in here and there.
After reading/enjoying Volumes 2-5...I though reading Vol 1 might be a good idea.
Energetic child Naru is introduced as Handa nervously circles her ..at first.
I do enjoy the slightly adult comments thrown in here and there.
June 24, 2021
The essence of manga is exaggeration. Men with swords taller than them, preteen superheroes, all kinds of bodies which couldn’t be, all kinds of facial expressions and gesticulations which didn’t exist until they memed themselves into real life. But you can exaggerate anything, it doesn’t have to be combat or sensuality. There’s one about being a better chess player, one about being a better baseball player, one about being a better farmer, one about being a better teacher. All treated with high drama, extreme closeups, and OTT declarations. War against one’s own lack of skill and character. So there is nothing inherently surprising about Barakamon, an exaggerated portrayal of a disgraced calligrapher and his attempt to personalise his art.
Calligraphy is itself an exaggeration, paying excessive attention to a functional thing, writing. I don’t mean that as criticism: most of what’s good in the world comes because someone took something way too seriously.
Naru isn’t as cute as Yotsuba, and Handa isn’t as driven or distinctive as Mashiro. Still nice, still good-looking, still the kind of heightening of the ordinary we need.
Calligraphy is itself an exaggeration, paying excessive attention to a functional thing, writing. I don’t mean that as criticism: most of what’s good in the world comes because someone took something way too seriously.
Naru isn’t as cute as Yotsuba, and Handa isn’t as driven or distinctive as Mashiro. Still nice, still good-looking, still the kind of heightening of the ordinary we need.
January 18, 2019
Ich liebe bereits den Anime und bin richtig glücklich, dass auch der Manga von der ersten Seite an das "Barakamon"-Gefühl geben kann!
Ein Highlight ist wie immer die kleine Naru, die mit ihrer unendlichen Energie und herrlich-kreativ-blöden Ideen das Leben des Kalligraphie-Meisters Handa ganz schön aufmischt. Sie bringt ihn immer wieder ins Grübeln und sorgt freiwillig oder unfreiwillig für viele Momente zum laut auflachen!
Ein Highlight ist wie immer die kleine Naru, die mit ihrer unendlichen Energie und herrlich-kreativ-blöden Ideen das Leben des Kalligraphie-Meisters Handa ganz schön aufmischt. Sie bringt ihn immer wieder ins Grübeln und sorgt freiwillig oder unfreiwillig für viele Momente zum laut auflachen!
September 13, 2025
Naru is super adorable and lovable! The male MC, however, is not. Even if this one of the many predictable stories of a rude, city guy coming to a country town where one of the locals gives him a heart, the brunt of this volume was him being a dick to children (and the elderly). I didn't find anything likable about him here and I'd rather read something else for now. I'm not sure if I'll read the next volume. *shrug*
August 30, 2019
(*untuk serinya secara keseluruhan, yang tamat di vol. 18)
Delapan belas volume komik ini bercerita tentang seorang pemuda ahli kaligrafi dari kota, yang menemukan jati dirinya di sebuah desa kecil.
Tentang bagaimana rasanya tinggal di sebuah komunitas yang orang-orangnya saling mengenal, tanpa terjebak stereotip bahwa “tinggal di desa itu kenikmatan hakiki dan orang-orangnya seperti malaikat yang akan selalu saling tolong-menolong”.
Tentang hari-hari penuh gelak tawa dan kekonyolan orang-orang berbagai usia.
Tentang bahan refleksi diri yang bisa ditemukan dari peristiwa dan interaksi sehari-hari, dengan bumbu humor sarkastis tersendiri sehingga tidak jadi sok inspiratif atau terlalu sentimentil.
Tentang orang-orang menyenangkan dengan ciri khasnya masing-masing, yang seringkali menyebalkan saat harus bertemu setiap hari tapi langsung menyisakan rindu saat mereka hilang sebentar saja.
Tentang pilihan hidup dan kenikmatan tersendiri saat memilih sesuatu yang lebih sulit, karena kita tahu bahwa pilihan itu kita ambil sendiri dari lubuk hati terdalam tanpa paksaan dari luar.
Ada titik-titik tertentu saat saya merasa gambar ataupun penokohannya mengalami penurunan, tapi tidak pernah sampai mengurangi kenikmatan secara signifikan. Kalau murni dari segi nilai jual, kelemahan utama Barakamon ada pada kurangnya konflik atau drama besar yang biasa ditunggu-tunggu pembaca komik pada umumnya: tidak ada intrik percintaan, antagonis yang harus ditaklukkan, atau masalah-masalah pelik yang penyelesaiannya makan beberapa volume. Namun, saya suka alur cerita yang seperti ini. Mengalir begitu saja, tapi tetap ada perubahan dan perkembangan dalam kehidupan para karakternya.
Ada keseruan tersendiri melihat bagaimana Handa mengasimilasikan diri dalam lingkungan setempat, dengan gaya canggungnya yang khas dan egonya yang kadang setinggi langit. Saya juga amat tertarik dan peduli dengan para tokoh pendukung, terutama Hiroshi dan perjuangannya sebagai calon juru masak; Tama dengan komik-komik karyanya dan khayalan liarnya; dan tentunya, Naru, si bocah penuh energi sekaligus maskot seri ini. Handa berinteraksi dengan banyak sekali karakter yang berkesan di Barakamon, tapi tak bisa dipungkiri kalau interaksinya dengan Naru-lah yang menjadi daya pikat paling awal komik ini.
Sewaktu volume pertama Barakamon diterbitkan di sini, saya baru saja mengambil keputusan penting dalam hidup saya. Pindah ke tempat baru, kerja di lingkungan baru, memulai hubungan baru-baru dengan orang-orang baru…. dan semua yang saat itu terasa baru, kini sudah jadi familiar. Melihat Handa di volume terakhir dan bagaimana ia telah banyak berkembang dari sosoknya di awal, saya jadi bertanya-tanya… apakah saya sendiri juga sudah berkembang?
Mudah-mudahan saja begitu.
Delapan belas volume komik ini bercerita tentang seorang pemuda ahli kaligrafi dari kota, yang menemukan jati dirinya di sebuah desa kecil.
Tentang bagaimana rasanya tinggal di sebuah komunitas yang orang-orangnya saling mengenal, tanpa terjebak stereotip bahwa “tinggal di desa itu kenikmatan hakiki dan orang-orangnya seperti malaikat yang akan selalu saling tolong-menolong”.
Tentang hari-hari penuh gelak tawa dan kekonyolan orang-orang berbagai usia.
Tentang bahan refleksi diri yang bisa ditemukan dari peristiwa dan interaksi sehari-hari, dengan bumbu humor sarkastis tersendiri sehingga tidak jadi sok inspiratif atau terlalu sentimentil.
Tentang orang-orang menyenangkan dengan ciri khasnya masing-masing, yang seringkali menyebalkan saat harus bertemu setiap hari tapi langsung menyisakan rindu saat mereka hilang sebentar saja.
Tentang pilihan hidup dan kenikmatan tersendiri saat memilih sesuatu yang lebih sulit, karena kita tahu bahwa pilihan itu kita ambil sendiri dari lubuk hati terdalam tanpa paksaan dari luar.
Ada titik-titik tertentu saat saya merasa gambar ataupun penokohannya mengalami penurunan, tapi tidak pernah sampai mengurangi kenikmatan secara signifikan. Kalau murni dari segi nilai jual, kelemahan utama Barakamon ada pada kurangnya konflik atau drama besar yang biasa ditunggu-tunggu pembaca komik pada umumnya: tidak ada intrik percintaan, antagonis yang harus ditaklukkan, atau masalah-masalah pelik yang penyelesaiannya makan beberapa volume. Namun, saya suka alur cerita yang seperti ini. Mengalir begitu saja, tapi tetap ada perubahan dan perkembangan dalam kehidupan para karakternya.
Ada keseruan tersendiri melihat bagaimana Handa mengasimilasikan diri dalam lingkungan setempat, dengan gaya canggungnya yang khas dan egonya yang kadang setinggi langit. Saya juga amat tertarik dan peduli dengan para tokoh pendukung, terutama Hiroshi dan perjuangannya sebagai calon juru masak; Tama dengan komik-komik karyanya dan khayalan liarnya; dan tentunya, Naru, si bocah penuh energi sekaligus maskot seri ini. Handa berinteraksi dengan banyak sekali karakter yang berkesan di Barakamon, tapi tak bisa dipungkiri kalau interaksinya dengan Naru-lah yang menjadi daya pikat paling awal komik ini.
Sewaktu volume pertama Barakamon diterbitkan di sini, saya baru saja mengambil keputusan penting dalam hidup saya. Pindah ke tempat baru, kerja di lingkungan baru, memulai hubungan baru-baru dengan orang-orang baru…. dan semua yang saat itu terasa baru, kini sudah jadi familiar. Melihat Handa di volume terakhir dan bagaimana ia telah banyak berkembang dari sosoknya di awal, saya jadi bertanya-tanya… apakah saya sendiri juga sudah berkembang?
Mudah-mudahan saja begitu.
March 13, 2017
Eccentric, successful, young and a very urban calligrapher, Handa Seishu, finds himself in a small island village after an incident where he punches an elderly calligraphic critic for criticizing his work to be very conformist and rigid. In one night, he becomes a person who is hated in calligraphy community. He is sent to the village to the island village so he can calm himself down and to take a break.
Handa is greeted with a vast cultural difference on the island compared to what he was used to in the city. Essentially a bad-tempered person, Handa finds the intrusive and curious crowd (or lack there-off) of the island annoying. They regularly interfere with his calligraphy practice. The main interferer is the local scamp Naru (who is very adorable and very irritating) supported by a range of funny and weird chracters.
As these stories go, Handa grows fond of them slowly and begins to realize his mistakes and evolves as a person and a calligraphist. Despite the very cliché setting and story progression, it was a very fun and refreshing read. Comedy is the main essence of this Manga with friendship and familial bonding as extra flavors.
Despite his bad personality, Handa grows on you as a reader much like how he grows on the villagers who just can't seem to leave him alone. His earnest, straight-forward and hard-working nature when mixed with his confused state of mind and quick temper results in very a many hilarious situations.
Handa is greeted with a vast cultural difference on the island compared to what he was used to in the city. Essentially a bad-tempered person, Handa finds the intrusive and curious crowd (or lack there-off) of the island annoying. They regularly interfere with his calligraphy practice. The main interferer is the local scamp Naru (who is very adorable and very irritating) supported by a range of funny and weird chracters.
As these stories go, Handa grows fond of them slowly and begins to realize his mistakes and evolves as a person and a calligraphist. Despite the very cliché setting and story progression, it was a very fun and refreshing read. Comedy is the main essence of this Manga with friendship and familial bonding as extra flavors.
Despite his bad personality, Handa grows on you as a reader much like how he grows on the villagers who just can't seem to leave him alone. His earnest, straight-forward and hard-working nature when mixed with his confused state of mind and quick temper results in very a many hilarious situations.
November 19, 2014
Stop me if you've heard this one before -- an upstart calligrapher is exiled to a tiny, rural island after punching a calligraphy master who gave him harsh criticism. On the island, he tries to focus on improving his work, but constant interruptions from his neighbors prevent him from getting anywhere, particularly a group kids who are annoyed that he's moved into the abandoned house they'd been using as a secret base.
Totally cliche, I know. There are, like, a dozen stories about exiled calligraphers putting up with crazy rural folks, so who needs another one.
Totally cliche, I know. There are, like, a dozen stories about exiled calligraphers putting up with crazy rural folks, so who needs another one.
March 14, 2018
I'm giving this the benefit of the doubt, but it had better start building to something soon. I have a soft spot for boundlessly energetic children with no sense of boundaries (IN FICTION ONLY) so I liked this all the way through, but it sort of meandered, and without Naru's charisma, I don't think I'd have made it. So it's got a lot of appeal, but I'd like to see more depth from the other characters.
June 29, 2020
4/5 stars
Barakamon follows a young and handsome calligrapher named Seishuu Handa (a.k.a. Sensei) who, after a mishap at a calligraphy contest reception, is sent off by his father to a small island off the coast of Japan. There he tries to focus and improve upon his work, while adapting to rural life and living with his noisy neighbours.
I picked up Barakamon because I loved the anime when it first aired, and I wanted to revisit the story. This is very much a slice-of-life story, and nothing overly exciting happens throughout the volume, but it is a lot of fun seeing Sensei's interactions with the other characters and learning their customs. Naru and Sensei's relationship is particularly sweet, and she really helps balance out his serious character. I'm expecting this series to get funnier in the next few instalments because I remember it being quite a laugh. I also just really love the premise here, and seeing Sensei's calligraphy. Yoshino's art style reminds me a bit of Takeshi Obata's, so do with that what you will.
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Barakamon follows a young and handsome calligrapher named Seishuu Handa (a.k.a. Sensei) who, after a mishap at a calligraphy contest reception, is sent off by his father to a small island off the coast of Japan. There he tries to focus and improve upon his work, while adapting to rural life and living with his noisy neighbours.
I picked up Barakamon because I loved the anime when it first aired, and I wanted to revisit the story. This is very much a slice-of-life story, and nothing overly exciting happens throughout the volume, but it is a lot of fun seeing Sensei's interactions with the other characters and learning their customs. Naru and Sensei's relationship is particularly sweet, and she really helps balance out his serious character. I'm expecting this series to get funnier in the next few instalments because I remember it being quite a laugh. I also just really love the premise here, and seeing Sensei's calligraphy. Yoshino's art style reminds me a bit of Takeshi Obata's, so do with that what you will.
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August 27, 2024
Herrlicher Slice-of-life Manga. Macht einfach glücklich
September 15, 2024
This is just volume 1, and I'm already loving the relaxing vibe of this manga. I can't wait to read the next volume! I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a heartwarming and soothing read.
February 15, 2016
Sukaaaaaaaaaaa~~~ <3 <3 <3 Ngakak-ngakak saya bacanya!
Duh, kok di versi manga saya baru "ngeh" ada si wakil kepala sekolah ya? Yang om-om itu xDD Pas nonton animenya gak nyadar xDD
Btw, terjemahannya bagus! (Seenggaknya bagi saya)
Kalau saya dapet naskah ini, saya gak yakin bisa nerjemahin sebagus ini, terutama karena saya gak ngerti bahasa daerahnya ||orzzzzz
Sebelum saya sempet baca versi terjemahan Elex, ada seorang temen saya yang bilang kalau dia gak suka panggilan "Sensei" diterjemahin jadi "Maestro", apalagi karena Naru masih kecil dan istilah maestro itu terlalu tinggi buat dia--kata temen saya itu. Tapi begitu saya baca ini, saya merasa oke-oke aja dengan penggunaan "Maestro" itu--meski saya akan lebih seneng jika tetap pakai "Sensei". Soalnya, saya mikirnya Naru itu ngikutin orang-orang dewasa di sekitarnya yang manggil Handa "Maestro", dia cuma "ngebeo" mereka; jadi saya pikir gak aneh lah Naru pake panggilan "Maestro" juga--meski saya akan lebih seneng jika tetap pakai "Sensei" [2].
Gak ada permasalahan berarti soal terjemahan pas saya baca ini. Jadi saya kira penerjemahnya berhasil dengan baik!! Yeeeeaaaay!!! Hebat! Hebat!
Saya sendiri belum tentu bisa nerjemahin sebaik ini!!
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*mendadak jadi patah semangat sendiri ||orzzzzz*
Duh, kok di versi manga saya baru "ngeh" ada si wakil kepala sekolah ya? Yang om-om itu xDD Pas nonton animenya gak nyadar xDD
Btw, terjemahannya bagus! (Seenggaknya bagi saya)
Kalau saya dapet naskah ini, saya gak yakin bisa nerjemahin sebagus ini, terutama karena saya gak ngerti bahasa daerahnya ||orzzzzz
Sebelum saya sempet baca versi terjemahan Elex, ada seorang temen saya yang bilang kalau dia gak suka panggilan "Sensei" diterjemahin jadi "Maestro", apalagi karena Naru masih kecil dan istilah maestro itu terlalu tinggi buat dia--kata temen saya itu. Tapi begitu saya baca ini, saya merasa oke-oke aja dengan penggunaan "Maestro" itu--meski saya akan lebih seneng jika tetap pakai "Sensei". Soalnya, saya mikirnya Naru itu ngikutin orang-orang dewasa di sekitarnya yang manggil Handa "Maestro", dia cuma "ngebeo" mereka; jadi saya pikir gak aneh lah Naru pake panggilan "Maestro" juga--meski saya akan lebih seneng jika tetap pakai "Sensei" [2].
Gak ada permasalahan berarti soal terjemahan pas saya baca ini. Jadi saya kira penerjemahnya berhasil dengan baik!! Yeeeeaaaay!!! Hebat! Hebat!
Saya sendiri belum tentu bisa nerjemahin sebaik ini!!
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*mendadak jadi patah semangat sendiri ||orzzzzz*
October 19, 2014
This series is heartwarming, funny, and puts me in a really good mood. The anime is just as good and everyone who found interest in the manga should check it out. I feel like a lot of people can really relate to Handa considering how we all struggle with finding our own pace when it comes to life. The lessons he learns are some that we should all take into consideration. It's honestly just a really well done story that I believe everyone should take a look at.
January 23, 2016
15 Okt '15
'Mbacanya menyenangkan~ (^,,^)
Entah kalo ngalamin sendiri.., aku gak yakin bisa 'bertahan hidup' kalo berhadapan sama anak macam si Naru itu ""( >,<)//melarikandiri
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Edit: 23 Jan '16
Udah baca vol.5-nya (^o^)/ makin lama makin menyenangkan!
Naru masih "mengerikan" tapi juga menimbulkan perasaan hangat dan, kadang, kasihan~ (^..^)
'Mbacanya menyenangkan~ (^,,^)
Entah kalo ngalamin sendiri.., aku gak yakin bisa 'bertahan hidup' kalo berhadapan sama anak macam si Naru itu ""( >,<)//melarikandiri
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Edit: 23 Jan '16
Udah baca vol.5-nya (^o^)/ makin lama makin menyenangkan!
Naru masih "mengerikan" tapi juga menimbulkan perasaan hangat dan, kadang, kasihan~ (^..^)
December 21, 2018
A young Handa Seishu is one of the most succesful & profesional young calligrapher,despite his age.One day,when a exhibition is held and one of handa calligrapher was in there,one of elderly currator insulting his calligraphy boring,bland,and being too unoriginal.Angry,seishu then punch him.
After his dick move,his father sends him off into Goto island,a little island near kyushu.Handa thinks that the island will do the job for him for calm down.Then,his discover about the local villager on that island always have curiosity & want to interact more with Handa.After the "secret" encounter,handa become annoyed with them,assume that they will disturbe his work.Including Naru,a six year old young girl who still on first grade in local elementary school.
After several encounter,Handa will learn how unique and colorful the local villager are.
Now this,is how you start a great manga.Satsuki Yoshino make all the character from handa,naru and other villager extremely cute,original,and likeable.I found the interaction between them always warm my heart,how they describe the life in big city and comparing them to life in a little island.
Think i'm gonna grab 5 more volume before new year eve
After his dick move,his father sends him off into Goto island,a little island near kyushu.Handa thinks that the island will do the job for him for calm down.Then,his discover about the local villager on that island always have curiosity & want to interact more with Handa.After the "secret" encounter,handa become annoyed with them,assume that they will disturbe his work.Including Naru,a six year old young girl who still on first grade in local elementary school.
After several encounter,Handa will learn how unique and colorful the local villager are.
Now this,is how you start a great manga.Satsuki Yoshino make all the character from handa,naru and other villager extremely cute,original,and likeable.I found the interaction between them always warm my heart,how they describe the life in big city and comparing them to life in a little island.
Think i'm gonna grab 5 more volume before new year eve
July 25, 2017
Der erste Band hat mir wirklich richtig gut gefallen! Ich mag jeden einzelnen Charakter auf seine eigene Art und gerade dieser Stadtjunge jetzt auf dem Land ist einfach göttlich xD (auch wenn es oft hart ist, die Bewohner zu verstehen mit ihrem SLANG xD). Ich werde mir da auf jeden Fall recht bald den 2. Band holen. Freu mich schon!!! ^^ Ach ja, die Zeichnungen sind hier auch immer richtig genial!!! :D
January 10, 2018
Seishuu Handa is a young Calligrapher who moves to an island on the west side of Japan after he punched the director in the face. He then is known as 'sensei' on the island. He knows needs to learn the ways of the outside city with the help of Naru a first grader to show him how it's done. And all to show the director that his work is not plain dull and get inspired. This manga was very funny and light-hearted manga. Due to its style and story line.
July 21, 2018
I really recommend it to you! The story is wonderful and characters are soooo fascinating. Also the dialogue is spoken by people who live in Goto island is cool. I want to speak the dialogue as them. If you interested in about this manga, you should watch animation version.
March 30, 2019
So cute! I definitely prefer the anime to reading the manga, but since the anime doesn’t seem to be continuing on, I thought I’d try this out to see what happens next. This is such a feel good manga, I’m in love 😍
December 28, 2021
A slice of life manga one can speed through. I would suggest taking it slow just like Sensei. Naru is a bundle of annoyance and joy.
Makes one feel good. I would probably take the first ferry out to the island.
Makes one feel good. I would probably take the first ferry out to the island.
July 11, 2017
A cute story about an artist relearning the love of his craft in an isolated town with a bunch of nosy neighbors! Inspirational in all the right ways.
December 24, 2021
A cute and heartwarming pastoral. Naru is utterly charming.
July 9, 2022
Barakamon's anime adaptation is one my favorites so I am pretty excited to finally read this manga.
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