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Sunshine Sketch #1
ひだまりスケッチ １巻 (まんがタイムKRコミックス)
憧れのやまぶき高校美術科に入学したゆの。親元を離れ、学校近くのひだまり荘で同級生の宮子、先輩の沙英とヒロに出会う。慣れない生活に戸惑いながらも、ゆっくりと夢に向かって歩き出す。4度TVアニメ化された大人気4コマ、第1巻！
124 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 27, 2005
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August 11, 2022
Sunshine Sketch (Hidamari Sketch in the original Japanese) is a 4-koma slice of life manga from Ume Aoki, later famous as the character designer for Puella Magi Madoka Magica. The story follows a quartet of teenaged art students - cute Everygirl Yuno, ditsy troublemaker Miyako, studious Sanae and upperclassman Hiro - who live together in an apartment building off-campus. They have a variety of mundane misadventures as they hone their craft, suffer the hot summer weather, deal with an exhibitionist teacher and stern principal and try not to drive each other crazy. This manga hits all the expected beats: the characters are reasonably distinct, if one-note; the vignettes are comical and largely self-contained; the art style and character designs are pure moe. The main things to set it apart are the occasionally surreal imagery (which the off-the-wall anime adaptation emphasizes) and a broad, somewhat crass sense of humor compared to similar manga series like Azumanga Daioh or K-On! It has its low-key charms, especially in the likable cast (Madoka fans will appreciate Miyako’s striking resemblance to Mami Tomoe), but Sunshine Sketch is probably best appreciated by confirmed fans of moe, slice of life and related genres.
August 28, 2017
What is considered humorous differs, not only from person to person, but also between different cultures. I found Sunshine Sketch to be laugh out loud funny! This story follows four high school girls who attend Yumabuki High, a school aimed at future artists. Two of the girls are first year students, and two of them are second year students, and they all live across the street from the school in the same apartment. To describe a humorous situation takes the funny out of it. But if you enjoy Japanese school life anime, or you've read manga like Azu Manga Daioh, then this collection is a must read. In fact, this manga is done in the same "four panel" style as Azu Manga Daioh. So if your funny bone needs a hit, do read this manga!
November 14, 2012
A four-panel joke manga, similar to Azumanga Daioh. Sadly, I didn't enjoy it nearly as much. It isn't as funny, the characters seemed less defined and sympathetic to me, and the art school setting failed to hook me. Big fans of the four panel setup, who have a deeper interest and familiarity with art schools, would probably enjoy this a lot more.
February 11, 2021
I loved this series already when I started reading the manga (There is an anime series that ran for four seasons). The manga actually adds a bit of depth to the story.
It is a "slice of life" manga, of course, involving a prestigious high school for the arts and the students who live across the street. Going to art school, living without adults, pursuing their admittedly quixotic goals -- these are acts of enormous courage that do not sink in until the story continues.
The fact that their situations are funny (like dealing with a weird, exhibitionist teacher who is, in turn, constantly being disciplined by the even weirder Principal), but for me, the greatest pleasure is watching these girls grow and develop into their arts, their studies, and their interactions.
It is a "slice of life" manga, of course, involving a prestigious high school for the arts and the students who live across the street. Going to art school, living without adults, pursuing their admittedly quixotic goals -- these are acts of enormous courage that do not sink in until the story continues.
The fact that their situations are funny (like dealing with a weird, exhibitionist teacher who is, in turn, constantly being disciplined by the even weirder Principal), but for me, the greatest pleasure is watching these girls grow and develop into their arts, their studies, and their interactions.
March 26, 2020
This book is pleasant to read about four girls attending art school away from home and the various episodes of their life. The book introduces several features of Japanese life (I think since I do not live there). It is a good way to start the day or to relax for sleep with pleasant thoughts.
January 17, 2019
Baru baca vol.1 lebih dikit sih~ tapi ... SANGAT IMUT-IMUT!! o(≧▽≦)o Komedinya terkesan sederhana, tapi manis dan lucu. Didukung pula dengan tipe gambar kesukaanku ~hahaha.., ini bukan cuma bulat sih, tapi kadang para tokohnya seperti chibi-chibi-penyet ｡ﾟ( ﾟ^∀^ﾟ)ﾟ｡
Ceritanya tentang empat siswi sekolah seni rupa yang tinggal di asrama: ada yang manis-lugu, ada yang koplak, juga ada yang keibuan dan ada yang kebapakan (⌒▽⌒)
Premisnya agak ngingetin sama Happy Cooking Graffiti yang sama-sama di sekolah seni dan dipenuhi kesibukan menggambar dan melukis. Tapi jika HCGdibanjiri makanan ada berbagai 'renungan' soal keluarga, cita-cita, dan persahabatan, maka HS ini nyaris tanpa makanan lebih tenang dan santai~ hanya komedi sehari-hari saja \(^ヮ^) //sepertinyabegitu //lanjutdulubacanya
Ceritanya tentang empat siswi sekolah seni rupa yang tinggal di asrama: ada yang manis-lugu, ada yang koplak, juga ada yang keibuan dan ada yang kebapakan (⌒▽⌒)
Premisnya agak ngingetin sama Happy Cooking Graffiti yang sama-sama di sekolah seni dan dipenuhi kesibukan menggambar dan melukis. Tapi jika HCG
February 20, 2015
Sunshine Sketch is essentially the slice of life series like K-On or Is The Order a Rabbit meets deformed style of manga art. This adds to, I guess, the charm of the cutesy scenes. Personally, I found the art style annoying. In fact, that is one of my two major actual criticisms of the book.
The story is about a group of girls attending a prestigious art school in Japan. This is a specialized high school devoted to art as the primary focus, so there are not dorms really. Instead, the girls in question stay at a building called the Hidamari Apartments. The word "hidamari" has to do with the sun, and the students are at art school, hence the title. Translated into English, this is "Hidamari Sketch".
Our story essentially follows via the pov of our main protagonist, Yuno, who immediately meets her ecelctic mix of new friends at her apartment building. No surprise, really, since the Hidamari Apartments are known for the wierd tenants that live there.
The second main weakness to this manga was that it is mainly a series of gags with no real overarching story so far. At least in K-On or Is The Order a Rabbit, there is a general narrative. Here not so much. At least not as of the first volume. I'll read it again sometime, but definitely prefer the other two.
The story is about a group of girls attending a prestigious art school in Japan. This is a specialized high school devoted to art as the primary focus, so there are not dorms really. Instead, the girls in question stay at a building called the Hidamari Apartments. The word "hidamari" has to do with the sun, and the students are at art school, hence the title. Translated into English, this is "Hidamari Sketch".
Our story essentially follows via the pov of our main protagonist, Yuno, who immediately meets her ecelctic mix of new friends at her apartment building. No surprise, really, since the Hidamari Apartments are known for the wierd tenants that live there.
The second main weakness to this manga was that it is mainly a series of gags with no real overarching story so far. At least in K-On or Is The Order a Rabbit, there is a general narrative. Here not so much. At least not as of the first volume. I'll read it again sometime, but definitely prefer the other two.
August 21, 2012
I picked this up on a whim the last time I bought manga just because I've always liked the way these Sunshine Sketch volumes look. At the beginning, I was ready to dismiss it as little more than a poor man's Azumanga Daioh, but then I got to a joke that had me practically rolling on the floor. It's definitely hit-or-miss, but there are some good laughs here.
The main thing that differentiates SS from other 4-panel joke manga available in English is the art school setting, which I happen to like. If you're not that interested in art or drawing, I would recommend AzuDai over this for more lovable characters and more consistent humor. Still, it was fun.
As of now, I'm not sure whether or not I'm going to continue with this series. I'd like to, but I'm following several manga already and I'm not exactly made of money. But these books ARE awfully pretty...hmmm. I may need a moment here.
The main thing that differentiates SS from other 4-panel joke manga available in English is the art school setting, which I happen to like. If you're not that interested in art or drawing, I would recommend AzuDai over this for more lovable characters and more consistent humor. Still, it was fun.
As of now, I'm not sure whether or not I'm going to continue with this series. I'd like to, but I'm following several manga already and I'm not exactly made of money. But these books ARE awfully pretty...hmmm. I may need a moment here.
June 4, 2011
4-koma style manga focusing around four girls who live together in an apartment across from the art school they all attend. Quirky and cute. I got interested in the anime version first, which I highly recommend, and then picked up the manga. Much of it follows very closely, with a few extras in the books that aren't in the show. It's a lighthearted slice-of-life story that's good for a fun read. Overall, one of my favorite manga series.
July 19, 2009
A sweet and quirky comedy in four panel style. Both the style and setting seem to be strongly influenced by the Azumanga Daioh series. In this case, it's an arts high school with boarding houses that's two-thirds female (we haven't met any males) and the jokes about girl-love are fast and frequent. But it's mostly about students pursuing their dreams and enjoying friendship.
February 18, 2016
Wow, I enjoyed reading this volume very much : ) its a really cute, funny, and light-hearted manga series! <3 very かわいい : ) (cute) definitely recommend if you love manga or stories about art or if you love cute, funny type series : )
February 23, 2009
4-koma, cute but not at all deep.
August 16, 2011
this book makes me laugh and if you want to read a book when your relaxing this book is just the thing to read!!!!! XD
May 22, 2017
I liked the characters but honestly found this book incredibly boring. I'm finding I'm not really a fan of 4-panel-style graphic novels...
February 5, 2016
This was cute but I wasn't really able to get a connection to the characters.
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