Shino no es capaz de decir su propio nombre

by Shuzo Oshimi

大島志乃是個有著嚴重結巴症狀的女孩，在開學第一天班上自我介紹時，就讓她吃盡苦頭，不但被同學們嘲笑，連老師都以為她在惡搞。這樣的她好不容易認識了一位熱愛唱歌卻五音不全的同學‧加代，在聽過她的歌聲之後，對方很熱情地邀請她組成樂團去參加校慶時的比賽。就連原本私下模仿她結巴模樣的男同學‧菊地，也是聽了她的歌聲之後完全改觀，甚至主動要求加入。

Genres: Manga, Comics, Graphic Novels, Young Adult, Seinen, Comics Manga, Music

216 pages, Paperback

First published December 7, 2012

About the author

Shuzo Oshimi (押見修造, Oshimi Shūzō) is a Japanese manga creator.
Drawn in a realistic art style, his comics tend to be psychological dramas exploring the difficulties in human relationships and often touching on disturbing situations and perversions.
Oshimi debuted in 2001 with the manga series Avant-Garde Yumeko, appeared in Kodansha's 'Monthly Shōnen Magazine.' Most of his works since then have been published by Kodansha and Futabasha.
Among his first successes the single volume manga Sweet Poolside (2004), later adapted into a live-action film, and the series Drifting Net Café (2008–2011), also adapted for TV.
Oshimi reached international acclaims with The Flowers of Evil (2009–2014) and Inside Mari (2012–2016), both adapted into successful anime. Other notable works are Blood on the Tracks (2017–2023) and Welcome Back, Alice (2020-2023) .

Reviews

[Dave Schaafsma · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was surprised to see this manga, which the author announces in an afterword is essentially auto-fiction, about a girl, Shino Oshima (see what he did there, making a change from Shuzo Oshimi? Sly!) who grows up unable to say her name or much of anything else without a serious stutter. So most of her classmates make fun of her, though one reaches out to her and befriends her. That friend can play guitar but can't sing, and they discover Shino can sing without stuttering (there was an American country western singer named Mel Tillis who stuttered when he talked but he sang without a stutter; this may be common among stutterers, I don't know).

Another kid who has some problems communicating (he can't seem to stop talking, and is pretty goofy). Initially he mocks Shino about her stuttering, but later apologizes and wants to join them in music-making, hey, a(n unlikely!) band!

This book is maybe the least complicated or edgy of a number of social communication manga books I have read lately: Oshimi's own Blood on the Tracks (where Seiichi has seen something traumatic and is mostly silenced, and stuttering, which makes me worry about what the manga-ka may have faced growing up); A Silent Voice (a deaf girl and a bully), and Komi Can't Communicate, but it is still very good. It's a little darker than Komi Can't Communicate, but not as dark (so far) as (shudder) Blood on the Tracks.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

Me ha gustado la historia. Trata muy bien lo que supone tener un problema que te distingue del resto de la gente como es la tartamudez y cómo la gente, una vez más, juzga a una persona por algo de lo que realmente no tiene la culpa. Sin embargo creo que le faltan bastantes páginas al tomo. Es más, considero que tenía argumento suficiente como para crear una serie y no quedarse en un tomo único.
Dato curioso: Shuzo Oshimi utilizó su propia experiencia como tartamudo y los recuerdos de su adolescencia para crear esta historia.

[Ioana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mi-a plăcut cartea, pe care am citit-o cu mare repeziciune într-o singură ședere. Îmi plac astfel de lecturi ușoare, ce te captivează instant de la primele pagini, și care îți livrează o poveste interesantă fără să necesite multe ore de citit. Shino este un personaj în care mulți tineri se pot regăsi, cu toții știm cât de greu este să te integrezi printre colegi noi, iar dacă mai ai și ceva dificultăți de comunicare, încrederea îți scade drastic.
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[Keiko the manga enthusiast ♒︎ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't help but feel emotional on the course of reading this manga. It's just so raw and relatable and, everything about it. It's not that easy to express oneself and let people see your entire being and what's inside, but Shuzo Oshimi did it expertly with his powerful hands. Like always.

I think, this is going to be my favorite Oshimi book. I mean, I love his psychological horror series, but I feel intimately connected to him with this one. And the afterword just made me cry. I understand Oshimi, and thank you for baring yourself to let us know we're not alone. Thank you for breathing.

Thank you.

Note: By the way, now I'm super anxious. Did she get married to Kikuchi? Lol, I mean, I dunno but I ship them!!

[usagi ☆ミ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hi guys! I worked on this one for Denpa! I hope all of you enjoy Shino's journey like I did.

[Urbon Adamsson · Rating 5 out of 5]

As far as I'm aware, this marks the final Oshimi's work in print available to me in the Western market. While I may delve into his digitally exclusive titles in the future, for now, this is the culmination.

Crafted during the era of "The Flowers of Evil," this piece surprises with its quality.

It diverges greatly from Oshimi's typical style. His narratives often carry a somber undertone, yet this one stands in stark contrast.

Here, we're treated to a delightful tale of friendship. Our central character, a charming young lady, grapples with a speech impediment that we gradually uncover as the story unfolds.

In sum, it's a thoroughly enjoyable read, offering a breath of fresh air from Oshimi's usual oeuvre.

[Ely Gocce di Rugiada · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eè solo il secondo manga che leggo ( io scelgo quelli auto conclusivi, non mi piacciono molto quelli a volumi).La tematica è importante e affrontata con delicatezza e riflessione.

[Sol · Rating 4 out of 5]

"If I don't talk, no one can make fun of me. If no one sees me, they can't make fun of me. I change the words I can't say into words I can say, I run and keep running, and I am even more unable to speak. But it chases after me, and it continues to chase after me. Because in the end, the one making fun of me, the one laughing at me, the one who thinks I'm embarrassing and pathetic, is ultimately me."

This book is a coming-of-age story where a young girl with a speech impediment and severe anxiety must learn to face her fears and grow into herself. Some parts of it were a bit heavy-handed as these inspirational types of manga are, with great declarations and big emotions -- and it probably could have done with some more subtlety and artfulness. I could see some people feeling as though this is a bit too melodramatic and in-your-face.

... however, I ended up not feeling that way at all, just because I related so damn much.

In the author's note at the end, Oshimi talks a lot about how his own personal experiences inspired this manga. And I think the realism of this manga, and the fervent message of hope and understanding that he's trying to impart on the reader, really do hit home. I felt as though Oshimi grabbed me by the shoulders and said directly to me, "I know it hurts, but one day, you're going to be happy." I've felt the anxiety and fear that the protagonist, Shino, has felt many times. So when I saw her try, try, and try again, try even when she's crying and hurting, confess her fears, admit she thinks she's the worst... I just really felt like Oshimi was speaking directly to things that both he and I understand deeply. Shino's great declaration at the end feels like Oshimi completely pouring out his heart and saying all the things that he's actually wanted to say, and those feelings completely reached me.

I tried to look at this book from a neutral and objective standpoint (not that I'm really great at that anyways haha, I'm a very emotional reader) but the subject matter just hit very close to home. I do think anyone who has a lifelong struggle with anxiety might feel that way about this book. It really feels personal and real to me. And I really appreciate Oshimi for putting such heart and so much of his own life into his book -- to me, that's what art is all about. I thought that this was a very powerful one-shot that I won't forget for a long time, it moved me deeply. The art was also breathtaking and I really liked the relationships between the characters. I just feel touched by this work -- I'm really glad I happened upon it at the library.

[Fernando Moya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Shino no es capaz de decir su nombre, ni otras palabras, se abarrunta y las palabras precisas que aparecen en su mente quedan atrapadas y tan solo pueden salir de sus labios balbuceos nerviosos. Es algo que la cohibe y hace que su relación con sus compañeros y con el mundo fuera de si misma sea arduo complicado. Sobre todo en el instituto donde. Sin embargo, eso no impide para no conozca la amistad, aunque sea siempre a partir del esfuerzo y algo de sufrimiento. Este manga es fino y delicado, pues aborda una realidad que padecen muchísimas personas de un grado u otro, la tartamudez o la dificultad para expresarse oralmente con los demás. Somos lenguaje y nuestra relación con los demás está basada a menudo a través de este. Es más, en ocasiones, la forma en la que nos comunicamos, tanto las palabras que elegimos como las frases que construimos, nos representan, aunque para ciertas personas sea un espejo desajustado que nada más que enturbian la belleza que hay en su interior. La historia es extremadamente sensible pues su autora sufrió y sufre el mismo signo que su protagonista. Sin embargo, para mí y por ahora, la historia y los personajes y podrían dar más de sí.

[Loredana Mariana Bublitchi · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Shino nu își poate spune numele” este o manga tare drăguță, în care chiar m-am regăsit și care mi-a reamintit că și eu am fost bâlbâită când eram mai mică, din ce mi-au spus părinții mei, dar m-am vindecat, să spun așa, și pot spune că sunt bucuroasă că nu mai am probleme în a mă exprima ☺️, deși mă mai lupt cu timiditatea chiar și la această vârstă 🤣.

Revenind la Shino, chiar am înțeles-o și îmi doream să o împing de la spate în a rupe cuvintele, chiar dacă știu că mi-ar fi fost imposibil să fac acest lucru. Situația ei este una care poate fi lejer a oricui, iar pe lângă bâlbâială, mai apare și stânjeneala, frustrarea și închiderea în sine. Așa cum zice și autorul, nu este ușor să trăiești cu balbism și, uneori, poate fi enervant, îți pierzi răbdarea și socializarea devine ceva imposibil de realizat.

“Shino nu își poate spune numele” nu este o poveste doar despre un personaj bâlbâit, ci este o poveste despre neîncredere, tensiune, teamă, singurătate, anxietate, emoții negative le-aș putea numi, dar este vorba și despre empatie, prietenie, și cum am putea să ajutăm pe cineva în situația lui Shino. Este o poveste frumoasă și vi-o recomand cu drag ☺️.

[Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who knew that Oshimi could write such a wholesome story? This was a quick and endearing read about social anxiety and how it can keep us from being ourselves. 4.5 rounded up to 5, in part because of relatability, and in part because it's easily one of the best one-volume manga I've read. It's hard to be brief and impactful, and Oshimi managed it seamlessly.

[Rod Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

Shino is a high school student with a stammer. Given creator Shuzo Oshimi's other manga titles about vampires and suicide pacts, I thought this might take a dark or macabre turn at some point, but it is an optimistic YA story about anxieties and friendship inspired by Oshimi's own speech difficulties.

[Ligia Moisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't enjoy this. Kinda lame story

[LG (A Library Girl's Familiar Diversions) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shino Oshima has just started high school. She has a bad stutter, especially in anxiety-inducing situations or with words that begin with vowels (like, for example, her surname, Oshima). Unfortunately, starting high school means introducing herself in class, and she gets made fun of when she turns into an anxious, stuttering mess.

Shino eventually befriends a girl named Kayo. Kayo plays guitar, but when she tries to sing and sounds terrible, Shino accidentally laughs...and learns that her new friend has previously been made fun of for being tone deaf. The two of them form a band, with Shino realizing that she is able to sing without stuttering, and try to practice getting out of their comfort zone by performing on the street. This, however, leads to another shake-up in their budding friendship.

Shino's stuttering moments were almost physically painful to read. In the author's afterword, Oshimi mentioned that the manga was based on some of his own experiences growing up with a stutter, and you could feel it in every horrible panel in which Shino, flushed and sweating with anxiety, tried desperately to force words out.

The finale, at the cultural festival, was kind of predictable, but I loved what Kayo did for Shino (and snort-laughed at Kikuchi's mask with a big X on it - the guy did his best to show his support while keeping his mouth shut for once).

(Original review posted on A Library Girl's Familiar Diversions.)

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shino can't say her name.

The title is true to the story.

She has a horrible stutter and it gets worse and worse the more nervous she gets. When she tries her best to say her name in front of the kids in her class she fumbles and feels embarrassed. She decides not to talk to anyone since they seem to snicker or make fun of her when she does. That is till she meets a girl who is all about being alone and not wanting friends. Together they try to make music together since Shino can sing really well when she can't speak.

This is a pretty well-done tale about a girl who just doesn't want to be viewed as weird or different anymore. I personally loved the chemistry between the two leads and the boy who comes in later is great as well. Kids are assholes, but they also have their own issues, and this series tells each one's story really well.

I wish wasn't so short but I really did enjoy it a lot and the ending was perfect. A 4 out of 5.

[Amarilli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un manga che tratta argomenti comuni e che capitano a tutti, per esempio l'inizio delle superiori, considerati la normalità e che nessuno si sofferma a pensarci più di tanto, e anche se proseguendo con la lettura vengono messe in ballo nuove tematiche come la balbuzia della protagonista e la sua incapacità a pronunciare correttamente il suo nome oppure la sua difficoltà nel legare con i compagni di classe, lei stessa troverà comunque il suo modo di andare avanti anche se ci metterà un bel po' di tempo. L'unica cosa che non mi è piaciuta in questo manga è il fatto che sia autoconclusivo e per questo la storia è molte veloce e tralascia un sacco di punti che secondo me sarebbe stato meglio approfondire. Per il resto una storia abbastanza piacevole per passare il tempo.

[Kesa · Rating 4 out of 5]

High School Girl Oshima Shino has difficulties pronouncing words that start with vowels in front of people. Due to her speech impediment, she has a lack of friends and suffers from general awkwardness. Her classmate Kayo is tone-deaf despite her love for music. They decide to form a band which changes them both.

Shino Can't Say Her Name is a somewhat autobiographical work. This manga is based on Shūzō Oshimi's own experience. His tonal dysphemia (stuttering) started in the second year of middle school.
We finally got an official English translation after a decade, but I feel like the film adaption from 2018 called 志乃ちゃんは自分の名前が言えない, Shino-chan wa Jibun no Namae ga Ienai is much more popular and well-known than the manga. But either way it's a beautiful story that will make you feel for Oshima Shino.

[Aitor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Este manga llegó a mis manos por dos razones: en primer lugar, porque soy el perro fiel de Milky Way Ediciones y me leo casi cualquier cosa que sacan; en segundo lugar, porque me interesaba leer una historia relativamente autobiográfica y, por tanto, íntima. Para respetar a Oshimi, no utilizaré ninguna palabra sinónima o equivalente a aquello que quiere tratar el autor porque, como bien dice él, no quiere que se asocie el tomo a un solo elemento concreto. Lo importante, por tanto, de esta historia, es que trata a una persona con dificultades en el habla oral sin quedar muy claro si es una enfermedad, introversión o alguna obstrucción en el sistema de la lengua.

Debo admitir que, hasta el último tercio, la historia funciona más que bien. Presentan correctamente a Shino y sus dificultades orales, además de mostrar las consecuencias para con el resto de gente. Es una situación injusta con la que es fácil que cualquiera se sienta identificado, tenga las mismas dificultades u otras. Algo que hace bien el autor, tal y como pretende, es crear un conflicto no limitado únicamente al problema de la protagonista, sino fácilmente aplicable a cualquier otra característica no normativa. Por desgracia, la situación es similar ante un grupo de niños que han recibido una enseñanza tan arraigada en la tradición. También es bastante inteligente por parte de Oshimi juntar a la protagonista con una persona que, sin padecer ninguna enfermedad o presentar una característica no normativa, sufre de igual manera ante la humillación de sus compañeros de clase. Ideas como el cuaderno de notas, la progresiva cercanía de Kayo y Shino, la música como terapia (bendita sea Kayo, la fan de The Flaming Lips y Bob Dylan) o los conflictos surgidos entre Shino y el chaval que se ríe de ella son también muy interesantes para llevar el argumento a donde pretende el autor.

Sin embargo, el último tercio del manga me hace perder el interés y ver el conflicto bruscamente resuelto. Me alegro de que el clímax sea realista y no tire por sensiblerías o manipulaciones emocionales del lector, pero creo que llega demasiado pronto y de forma inesperada. La situación de Shino no se resuelve, algo que no sería problemático si no fuese porque apenas se trata el futuro del personaje. Es natural que una dificultad del habla no tenga solución, y por eso me habría gustado que Oshimi hubiera tratado en profundidad el tema tras el paso de Shino por el instituto. Las páginas finales parecen un cierre brusco antes que un desenlace merecido y plantea una solución al problema algo facilona: si no puedes hablar bien, ten una hija que pueda. Comprendo que la idea es no hacerlo todo sola y apoyarse en gente que te quiera para salir de algunas situaciones, pero preferiría que la historia se hubiera atrevido un poco más mostrando escenas en que eso resulta imposible (vamos, eventos públicos o relativos a algún trabajo individual).

Dicho esto, el tomo no está nada mal. Adoro que Oshimi haya encontrado en el manga, en el arte, una forma de lidiar con este problema y darlo a conocer al mundo (además de que su dibujo funciona la mar de bien a pesar de su sencillez). Más aún adoro que haya mostrado una situación aplicable a mucha gente sin cerrar el círculo. Como ocurre con muchos tomos únicos, su mayor contra es el acelerón del final, que no cierra correctamente al personaje y tira por la vía fácil en algo que podría haber sido especialmente verosímil. Pero bueno, los dos primeros tercios merecen bastante la pena. Habrá que investigar más al autor, que tengo Las flores del mal y Rastros de sangre muy pendientes desde hace demasiado tiempo.

[Connie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read a digital copy of this book.

Shuzo Oshimi, at least to my knowledge, is known for uncomfortable books. His series Happiness and then The Flowers of Evil are amongst some of the most twisted I've ever read, and the fact I enjoyed them maybe says more about me than I'm willing to delve into right now. When I saw this book, as it is just a oneshot, I wondered what it would be like.

Shino Oshimi is a high school student with a speech impediment. Despite being able to speak, she finds herself freezing up and unable to even introduce herself to her class on the first day. She is mocked by her classmates and when she becomes uneasy friends with the unfriendly and abrupt Kayo, Kayo wants to help Shino by asking her to sing when Kayo plays guitar. Shino accepts and despite her nerves, soon finds she is actually pretty good, however, her progress is thrown off when another one of their classmates join their duo, one of the boys who previously mocked Shino for her inability to speak clearly. He struggles with knowing when to stop talking and by the end of the book, genuinely apologises for bullying Shino. Shino and Kayo overcome their struggles together, with the help of their third new friend.

This book was incredibly wholesome and impactful. Short and sweet. It appears to be loosely based on Shuzo Oshimi's own struggles with speech as a teenager and how music has been proven to help many across the globe with stutters and other impediments. This story was just such a nice respite after The Flowers of Evil.

[Adriana Merry · Rating 3 out of 5]

⚜️ Probabil ma asteptam eu la altceva, dar nu pot spune ca m a dat neaparat pe spate povestea 😅 cunosc si eu persoane in situatia lui Shino, si cumva imi pare rau pentru ei. Ma gandesc ca e tare greu sa vrei sa zici ceva, orice, dar din cauza bâlbâielilor sa nu iasa nimic. Povestea a fost ok, desi pe la final Shino m-a enervat. 😅

[Café de Tinta · Rating 2 out of 5]

Me ha parecido muy flojo, realmente. Una lástima porque tenía ganas de leerlo. No llegas a empatizar especialmente con ningún personaje, y el final intenta ser emotivo pero no me acabó de llenar.

[Liza · Rating 2 out of 5]

I feel like the overall story had issues with pacing. Maybe if it was 2-3 volumes it would read better.

I also found the exaggerated faces when Shino was stuttering to be very off-putting

[Groza Radu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Drăguț, dar atât! But congrats Nezumi pentru faptul ca ați adus manga tradusă în română și continuați să o promovați!

[Kelli · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a thoughtful, one-shot about a high school girl—Shino Oshima—who has a pronounced stutter and experiences severe anxiety because of it. Her anxiety is so severe that it largely prevents from communicating with others—she becomes so nervous that she physically cannot speak.

This has, of course, had a profound impact on Shino’s life. She’d like to make friends—really, she’d like to just be able to introduce herself. But, she hasn’t been able to.

Starting high school has been a real challenge for her—but, somehow, she manages to meet some new people who seem more understanding of her struggles. More, she’s introduced to music—an outlet that allows Shino to express herself in ways she’s wasn’t before.

Largely, I appreciate this story.

In recent years, manga has been making a concerted effort to be more inclusive, particularly in having stories that feature main characters with disabilities. Granted, that’s an ongoing initiative in many ways. But, I do appreciate the clear effort being made to tell stories about people with a wide array of disabilities—physical, mental, and beyond. I think the mangakas making these stories are trying to do important work.

Here, I think the intention is good. This story is so visceral—as a reader, I feel Shino’s embarrassment, humiliation, and shame acutely. Both the storytelling and the art style convey those emotions in sharp relief. It was physically mortifying to go on parts of Shino’s journey with her.

My main critique is that this story feels too short. I think it would’ve been a more satisfying story with a little more detail, particularly towards the end. The conclusion in this one feels very sudden and, almost, jarring. It’s nearly incongruent with the rest of the story. [Maybe the mangaka was under a strict page limit though?]

Anyway, I’d still recommend picking up this story, especially if you’re interested in perusing the scope of inclusive manga. I’d say this story is a touchstone in the space~

[Lau · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sin duda la historia más "suave" que he leído de Shuzo Oshimi, que se ha convertido ya en uno de mis autores favoritos. Me gusta cómo caracteriza y cómo da vida a sus personajes, y cómo forma relaciones entre ellos. Además, uno de los detalles que me ha gustado mucho de esta historia en concreto es cómo los personajes son capaces de disculparse por sus errores. También me ha gustado el desenlace, cómo los personajes han evolucionado a lo largo de la historia y Shino parece aceptar su tartamudez como parte de ella misma y de su vida.

[Woro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shino can’t say her name menceritakan seorang gadis bernama Shino yang tidak bisa mengucapkan namanya. Di komik ini dijelaskan bagaimana cara Shino berdamai dengan traumanya

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Piacevole, delicato, sorprendente onesto.

[Lusionnelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Deuxième découverte du mangaka, changement radical de registre et de ton vs Les liens du sang. Ici, un oneshot inspiré de sa propre expérience.

Shino souffre de bégaiement. Elle n'arrive pas très bien à prononcer certains mots commençant par des consonnes, dont son propre prénom. Complexée, elle redoute énormément le premier jour dans son nouveau lycée. Elle bafouille en effet et s'attire les moqueries gratuites de ses camarades, ce qui ne rend pas simple son intégration. Mais par hasard, elle va rencontrer Kayo, une autre fille un peu en retrait de sa classe, mélomane guitariste mais très mauvaise chanteuse.

C'est donc un récit sur l'adolescence, qui va parler de la difficile acceptation de soi, surtout quand on souffre d'un problème d'élocution difficile à contrôler. Un aspect très bien traité, tant le manga n'est pas centré sur son bégaiement (jamais explicité) mais réellement sur ce que c'est d'être adolescent, de se découvrir et surtout de s'accepter.

On a donc un dessin beaucoup plus doux, apaisé, en rondeur. Il souligne à la fois les tourments de cette période de la vie et sa beauté.

Une jolie variante à découvrir. 😊

[Alex Richey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Japanese manga has this thing about slapping people into realizing something important that just never sits well with me. This has a scene like that and it feels extra icky, but the rest of the story was still strong.

[Marianna Rainolter · Rating 5 out of 5]

4,5 in realtà perché la storia è bella e significativa ma il finale è alquanto frettoloso, meritava qualche spiegazione in più.
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