Swans in Space Volume 1

Swans in Space #1

by Lun Lun Yamamoto

A full-color Kids Manga series! Corona and Lan are the newest recruits in the Space Patrol, a special agency dedicated to helping those in need across the galaxy. With the help of Instructor, their alien guide, the girls are off to explore exciting new planets in search of friends in trouble!

Genres: Manga, Graphic Novels, Childrens, Science Fiction, Space, Science Fiction Fantasy, Comics

160 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 2009

Reviews

[Maggie Telgenhof · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[raspberre]

this awoke a memory from deep in my memory

[Leah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Swans in Space is a sci-fi manga series that follows perfectionist 6th-grade class president, Corona Hoshino, who worries too much about what everyone thinks of her and takes on way too many responsibilities. One day, Corona tries to befriend her nerdy classmate, Lan Tsukishima, who is obsessed with the sci-fi TV show Space Patrol. Corona lies about her interest in the show and soon discovers that the Space Patrol is actually real when Lan recruits her as a member of her Space Patrol team. Unable to turn down a favor, Corona takes on the challenge of helping her lazy team member climb the ranks of the Space Patrol, all while also juggling her school responsibilities. Together, the two go on all kinds of missions throughout space, defending the peace of the universe, in their swan boat spaceship. Swans in Space is a very cute and engaging story that is perfect for kids aged 8-12 who are interested in manga and sci-fi. The full color version of this manga is spectacular and makes the cute illustrations by Lun Lun Yamamoto really pop. The English version has instructions on how to read manga, perfect for readers new to the style. There are also occasional reminders on the top of the page to read right to left, accompanied by little arrows. The beginning of the manga has a page dedicated to character introductions and the back has tons of fun extras, like further information about the Space Patrol uniform and the Earth Division Space Station. There is also a paper doll dress-up activity where kids can dress up Corona and Lan in different outfits.

[Stacey Adams · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story has Lan, a lazy girl who's obsessed with "Space Patrol" and Corona, the class president and very popular girl who thinks Space Patrol is silly, teaming up. Lan gives Corona a watch that transports her to another dimension into Space Patrol itself. Corona doesn't have much of a choice in going there or not. This book is the beginning of their journey as they learn from their instructor how to become Space Patrol. Kind of slow going getting started I thought but hoping for more adventurous fun in the next volume. I am interested enough to continue reading the series. I like the way Corona is changing....she's young and has plenty of time to learn.

[Dubzor · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a weird little book. It dances back and forth between age groups in terms of appeal. Its visuals and protagonists clearly steer it young. Yet some of the themes in the story skew it older. It's just a bit unnerving to see something that looks like "Magical Majoko" but reads more like "Silver Spoon."

It has a very 70's aesthetic to it, yet manages to be timeless. The only technology seen that isn't fanciful and could place the era is a television which doesn't really help much given the art style.

It was quirky, but didn't really have anything that charmed me enough to continue with another volume of it.

[Engel Dreizehn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hmmm didn;t what to make of it but...prop one of the most psychedelic-spacey art styles I ever encounter. A swan-boat space ship?

[Kristyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Space Patrol, a rather unpopulated kids show, is real! A cute story, but that's about all.

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute

[Wren · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

Rereading a deep cut from my childhood to get art inspiration

[Arman Waggoner · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought it be more Atomic Betty or girl scouts that has to deal space aliens,space battles and students disguised as aliens. And on patrol, they fight evil doers and monsters. but it's sort of like that.

[Dianne J. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Age of readership: Ages 9-12

Genre: traditional Manga graphic novel, science fiction

Diversity: Cooperation in the workplace – The Space Patrol
Differences and similarities between Earthlings
and Omoralings in space

Illustrations: Brightly colored Manga drawings

My response to the book: After I got the hang of reading from right to left I was able to enjoy this Manga graphic novel. An honor roll perfectionist in the sixth grade named Corona reluctantly joins the Universe crime fighting group, The Space Patrol and attempts to straighten up the lazy slackers on the patrol and have her work ethic rub off on them. I enjoyed the drawings. The swans in the title are the Space Patrol boats and there was a Venusian ice cream truck in space! The book ends with extras like paper dolls and an advertisement for Swans in Space, Volume II.

Curricular/Programming connections: This book can be used when learning about graphic novels or as a choice to read in English class (elementary school) for a book report assignment.

[Raman · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love this manga series is because they have colour and some manga's usually have black and white and its really interesting

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Check my review of the trilogy:
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[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

It Was Totally Awsome!!!!!!

[Edna Her]

FELL INLOVE WITH IT AFTER READING THE FIRST PAGE

[Thinds66 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Silly book. E enjoyed it.