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Somali and the Forest Spirit #5
ソマリと森の神様 5 [Somali to Mori no Kami-sama 5]
無法の街“アリシギ”に滞在することになった一行。
シズクはソマリたちと共に時間を過ごす中で、ソマリが人間であることに気づき、
ゴーレムに人間を連れて旅をしている理由を尋ねる。
そして、ゴーレムが訥々と語り始めたのは「父と娘の出会い」の物語だった―――。
シズクはソマリたちと共に時間を過ごす中で、ソマリが人間であることに気づき、
ゴーレムに人間を連れて旅をしている理由を尋ねる。
そして、ゴーレムが訥々と語り始めたのは「父と娘の出会い」の物語だった―――。
192 pages, Paperback
First published August 20, 2018
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March 10, 2021
La fin 😱😱😱❤
December 22, 2020
Forse il volume migliore della serie fino a questo punto...innanzitutto, ho amato molto il flashback che ci presenta l'incontro tra Somali e il golem. La piccola era l'unica sopravvissuta di una carovana guidata da trafficanti di esseri umani: prendersi cura degli orfanelli non fa certo parte dei compiti di un golem. Eppure questa bambina non esita a chiamarlo "papà", a seguirlo e a dimostrargli affetto - tutte cose inaudite per i guardiani della foresta, anche se il nostro golem rimarrà toccato nel profondo da questo incontro. E visto che la sua vita sta giungendo al termine e non potrà proteggerla per sempre, decide di intraprendere un viaggio alla ricerca di altri esseri umani che possano prendersi cura di lei.
Viaggio che si sta rivelando pieno di difficoltà, tanto più che i nostri protagonisti finiscono nelle mani di un gruppo di cacciatori di uomini, i cui antenati, in passato, si sono trovati a essere vittime della violenza degli esseri umani. Somali sarà anche una bambina, ma fa parte di una razza violenta che non sa accettare chi è diverso. Quindi è meglio farla fuori subito. Peccato che questi poveracci non hanno la minima idea dell'affetto e dell'amore che ormai legano padre e figlia, e il golem è pronto a combattere. E così si chiude il volume, con un bel cliffhanger che ci mostra la trasformazione fisica (e la sonora incazzatura) del golem. Forse, dopo volumi di nulla, si muove qualcosa!
Viaggio che si sta rivelando pieno di difficoltà, tanto più che i nostri protagonisti finiscono nelle mani di un gruppo di cacciatori di uomini, i cui antenati, in passato, si sono trovati a essere vittime della violenza degli esseri umani. Somali sarà anche una bambina, ma fa parte di una razza violenta che non sa accettare chi è diverso. Quindi è meglio farla fuori subito. Peccato che questi poveracci non hanno la minima idea dell'affetto e dell'amore che ormai legano padre e figlia, e il golem è pronto a combattere. E così si chiude il volume, con un bel cliffhanger che ci mostra la trasformazione fisica (e la sonora incazzatura) del golem. Forse, dopo volumi di nulla, si muove qualcosa!
January 25, 2026
Manga | Fantasy | Slice of Life
Somali and the Forest Spirit, Vol. 5 we get more backstory, offering a more detailed look at how Somali and the Golem first met. Through extended flashbacks, we see that the Golem initially tried multiple times to leave Somali behind. Despite his attempts to desert her, she stubbornly follows him, repeatedly calling him “Father,” until he can no longer ignore his responsibility toward her. This volume makes it clear that their journey began out of reluctant care and growing attachment.
The Golem’s motivation is especially heartbreaking here, he doesn’t plan to stay with Somali forever. Instead he hopes to find someone else who can care for her (Preferably human) because his body is slowly deteriorating. This internal conflict adds a layer of urgency to their travels and reinforces the central theme of impermanence that runs throughout the series.
We also learn the origin of Somali’s name. A cat-like creature called a Komidori Somali discovers her first, and the Golem names her after it. Interestingly, depending on translations, her name appears as either “Somari” or “Somali,” which was a detail I noticed while reading.
Somali gifts the Golem which is another moment that symbolizes her bond with him.
The volume ends on a sad, anxiety-inducing cliffhanger that left me genuinely worried about the Golem’s fate. Thankfully, a bonus extra chapter helps soften the emotional blow with a lighter flashback of Somali and the Golem shopping together, reminding readers of the warmth and tenderness at the heart of their relationship.
Somali and the Forest Spirit, Vol. 5 we get more backstory, offering a more detailed look at how Somali and the Golem first met. Through extended flashbacks, we see that the Golem initially tried multiple times to leave Somali behind. Despite his attempts to desert her, she stubbornly follows him, repeatedly calling him “Father,” until he can no longer ignore his responsibility toward her. This volume makes it clear that their journey began out of reluctant care and growing attachment.
The Golem’s motivation is especially heartbreaking here, he doesn’t plan to stay with Somali forever. Instead he hopes to find someone else who can care for her (Preferably human) because his body is slowly deteriorating. This internal conflict adds a layer of urgency to their travels and reinforces the central theme of impermanence that runs throughout the series.
We also learn the origin of Somali’s name. A cat-like creature called a Komidori Somali discovers her first, and the Golem names her after it. Interestingly, depending on translations, her name appears as either “Somari” or “Somali,” which was a detail I noticed while reading.
Somali gifts the Golem which is another moment that symbolizes her bond with him.
The volume ends on a sad, anxiety-inducing cliffhanger that left me genuinely worried about the Golem’s fate. Thankfully, a bonus extra chapter helps soften the emotional blow with a lighter flashback of Somali and the Golem shopping together, reminding readers of the warmth and tenderness at the heart of their relationship.
February 24, 2020
Cudowne! <3
May 10, 2022
Was für ein fieser Cliffhanger! Die Reihe gefällt mir echt gut und es überrascht mich immer wieder wie ernst die Geschichte ist.
January 19, 2025
I can't get enough of the illustrations and comforting characters! The backstory on how somari met the forest guardian was so cute but also a little heartbreaking. Can't wait for the final volume ✨️
October 20, 2021
What a majestic love story between father and chlld! Simply astounding and astonishing in every word! That storyline seems cliché if you have read a lot of mangas. It can seem repetitive or boring if you have read similar plotlines. However, the parent-child relationship is clearly communicated to the readers. I guess that is the reason why I stick reading this manga up to volume 5 📖😁.
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