Pokémon: Sword & Shield, Vol. 1

Pokémon: Sword & Shield #1

by Hidenori Kusaka, Satoshi Yamamoto (Illustrator)

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!

Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region’s gym battles. For Casey, it’s a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it’s an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.

Casey and Henry can’t enter Galar region tournaments without the support of the local champion, Leon! But with train disruptions, Team Yell and wild Dynamax Pokémon getting in their way, will they ever get a chance to impress him?!

Who’s going to get these wandering Wooloo off the train tracks?

Genres: Manga, Graphic Novels, Childrens, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Comics

104 pages, Paperback

Published August 10, 2021

About the author

Created the Pokemon Adventures series.

Also made a Pokemon Rangers/ Almia manga. It is based on the game Pokemon Rangers, Shadows of Almia

Also known as : 日下秀憲

Reviews

[Jay Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot explain this enough, the amount of serotonin I got from just this volume is insane. Sobble has my whole heart and I definitely feel like he’s even more of a comfortmon for me. Definitely recommend to anyone that wants to just read something cute!

[Nicholas Dehler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Despite the the lead characters being named Henry Sword and Casey Shield (🤦🏻‍♂️) this is a pretty solid volume 1 for this Pokemon series. The characters are distinct and pretty fun, the writing is fairly solid, and the plot is already shaping up. Plus, I love Galar. There’s a lot of introductory basics here and nothing too daring happens in volume 1. It didn’t necessarily suck me in but I did certainly enjoy it

[Luca Pitrolino · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.0

Most of the adventure mangas have slow starts into the story, but I already think that the charters are great, and I love what they’re doing with them.

[Nicholas Fossum · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pretty cute way to tell a pokemon story, really enjoyed the simpleness off it, heard it felt way too childish for some but I actually enjoyed that part and didn't feel it was too explainy or childish

[James Rodrigues · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading this volume takes me back to the original Pokémon Adventures manga, which I repeatedly devoured in my childhood. My rating isn't just for nostalgia though, as this Galar set story is pretty good. It gets into the thick of it with Marvin, a rookie trainer who finds himself joining the adventures of our lead characters set to take the gym challenge. It's a great introductory tale to this storyline with likeable leads I'm ready to follow.

[Tommy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Good! Liked the charecters and cant wait for the next novel! Also i like how this book has a side charecter who is not going to do the gym badges and stuff.

[allison renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

High-energy, action-packed fun that stays true to the vibe of Pokemon games. Pokemon Adventures Manga never disappoints!

[Dave Warbo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great start the series. Can't wait to read more

[Kane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Apparently I hadn't left a review on this one.
To sum the first volume of the Gen 8 manga up: short, but enjoyable.

[Dayana · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 & 1/2 stars

[Oceania · Rating 2 out of 5]

Idk how I feel about the beginning of this arc. :/

[Charlie Kennedy · Rating 3 out of 5]

So this book says that it’s about this guy that’s like really smart and stuff but it’s not Really about him. It’s about a different boy who’s learning how to be a Pokémon trainer.

[Natalia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just finished this one and it was fun to get the game story in manga form. Its a quick and easy read and I love seeing the pokemon in action. Also informational if you havent played the game.

[adaa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Doy mi vida por grookey (Bastón 🥹) y sobble (Llori 😭<33) si hace falta, les amo

[jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5*
super cute!

[Becky · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lacking the charm, the fun pacing, or engaging battle choreography of its predecessors, this is a disappointingly boring start to a several volume manga series where two charmless dweebs recite the game mechanics for the hit video game Pokemon Sword and Shield for the Nintendo Switch™ to each other while a third charmless dweeb polishes his duck's plant sword and tries to codify a new Bulbapedia term. Sorry, Mr. Henry Sword; you can say "Gear" all you want but "Gear" still redirects to the Key Item from Pokemon Colosseum.

I'm still going to give the other volumes a shot to see if things get better, but I have to admit I'm kinda disappointed in this writing shift.

At least Sobble is in this. I like Sobble.

[D.T. · Rating 1 out of 5]

Since when did Pokemon become an educational show? This junk was BORING. I understand having to explain Dynamax, wild pokemon, and type advantages, all integral parts of Pokémon, but the delivery would fit right in PBS Kids. The dialogue is dry and the characters are flat.

I acknowledge I'm not the intended demographic, but there's no storyline or character here, making me want to read more.



On a positive note, the artwork is cute, and I enjoyed the spotlight on SirFetch'd. Not to mention Sobble's a cutiepie.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is so cute and pure and perfect. Every character is A+. Sobble is so precious.