"Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live." - Norman Cousins
Adapted from the novel of the same name, this manga is simply amazing in so many ways. Just by reading the synopsis, you can feel a huge load of emotions welling up right away. The novel has already touched the hearts of thousands of people, winning numerous awards. I bet it will do the same to you as well.
I've read the novel AND the manga. One thing I can tell you is that I was a bit disappointed by the manga, as some important
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aspects of the story were not covered in depth enough to have the same effect on the reader. But that's something obvious, since novels almost always show more than mangas.
The title:
I want to clear this up first. You may want to know why the title of this manga is like a horror manga title. For that, I must take a little extract from the manga/novel:
“If someone in the past had a part of their body that wasn’t well, they would eat the corresponding part of another animal.” - Sakura
Story: 10
I loved the story so much I read the novel and the manga 3 times. The story is simple: a girl suffers from terminal pancreatic cancer and only has a few years to live. She chooses to hide it and tries to live a normal life. She keeps a 'Disease Coexistence Journal", a diary describing her days before her death. However, this journal is accidentally read by a boy from the same school. She decides to share her secret with him and chooses to spend more time with him, as she is interested in their "polar-opposite personalities".
The manga focuses on their differences of these 2 very different people by showing a lot of their interactions: a boy who has been isolated from society and has decided to submerge himself into the world of novels instead, and a girl who has had numerous friends and has spent happy memories with them throughout her life, but without showing her secret. An odd pair, I first thought. But I didn't think this novel would be so successful in presenting them together throughout the story.
The story is told from the boy's perspective, which is quite interesting since we don't get to know the girl's feelings directly, only assumptions from the boy. This helps to make the girl all the more mysterious to me.That is the case until we discover what she wrote in the "Disease Coexistence Journal", where we are finally shown her thoughts. Also, another interesting part of this story is that we don't know the boy's name until the very end. He is always called "Secret-Knowing Classmate-kun" by Sakura, along with other nickname always ending with "Classmate-kun" by everyone else. I didn't really understand why the author kept the boy's name anonymous, my only guess is that it could have been used to emphasise his isolation, the fact that he doesn't care about what he's called.
Overall, perfect story with things that you may not expect at all connecting. 10/10.
Art: 10
Really liked it, the art carrying a melancholic feel but also a bright atmosphere as well. Perfect for this kind of story. I hope the anime adaptation does just as well on that.
Character: 10
Sakura:
The centre of the story, she is a merry girl who has many friends but chooses to hang out with the boy. The girl's determination to spend her days as happily as possible to create joyful memories of her last days surprised me a lot. She is almost always presented as a cheerful girl who seems to take the idea of death lightly (she often uses her death as an excuse when annoying the boy, which is quite funny.). But at the same time we are also shown indications that she is worried. I don't know how to convey this feeling but whenever she mentioned the word "death" I felt like my heart was about to stop. I questioned myself a lot, why can't this brave girl be spared from this disease? Honestly, Sakura had a really big impression on me after I finished reading the story.
Classmate-kun:
For the sake of you guys not knowing the boy's name I'm going to call him the same way the manga called him. He likes to read novels and prefers to stay alone than having friends as he sees no reason in having any. He is surprised by Sakura's behaviour as it is completely different from what you would expect from someone who suffers from a disease slowly killing her. He increasingly cares for her and becomes more and more attached to her as the story develops. An interesting character as well, as he is the one who learns most in this story.
Kyouko:
Sakura's friend, who always glares at Classmate-kun. She doesn't know about Sakura's disease even if she is her best friend.
The development is excellent. I can't use any other words than that. The boy's realization of the importance of being able to live and spend his days with his new friend (Sakura) and Sakura's amazing. I cried so much after reading this...
Enjoyment: 10
Rather than enjoying it, I was fascinated by this beautiful story. Of course, I give 10.
Overall: 10. You are very likely to cry for this one.
 Alternative TitlesSynonyms: KimiSui Japanese: 君の膵臓をたべたい More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 2
Chapters: 10
Status: Finished
Published: Aug 25, 2016 to May 25, 2017
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Jan 8, 2018
"Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live." - Norman Cousins
Adapted from the novel of the same name, this manga is simply amazing in so many ways. Just by reading the synopsis, you can feel a huge load of emotions welling up right away. The novel has already touched the hearts of thousands of people, winning numerous awards. I bet it will do the same to you as well. I've read the novel AND the manga. One thing I can tell you is that I was a bit disappointed by the manga, as some important ... 
Sep 9, 2018
A tragic story about a young, energetic high school girl diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that is terminal enjoying her last days with your average, gloomy high school boy who subsequently never decided to socialize with his peers until he met Sakura. it's not only tragic, but absolutely romantic with a ointment of comedy.
This manga has taught me a lot about self improvement! The courage touch society again! And most importantly, to love...! It's all about living your very last days to the fullest with your love interest. This is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. This... ... 
Jul 24, 2017
"We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths; in feelings, not in figures on a dial. We should count time by heart throbs. He most lives who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best." - Aristotle.
A manga adaptation of a novel of the same name, Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai is a story that examines the fragile but purposeful nature of human life through recounting the unlikely relationship between a dying girl and a hollow boy. Ironically with the deterioriation of one person's health another was brought to life from the shell of a human he once was. Whether the encounter of ... 
Sep 4, 2017
Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai or more well known as I want to Eat your Pancreas is no zombie or horror story rather it is a heartfelt story about a girl with terminal cancer. The title of this story simply comes in term with a scene in the beginning when the audience finds out that this girl, a classmate of the MC, has pancreatic cancer and that "I want to eat your ____" refers to the old saying of "If I eat your body part, my body part will get better." I want to eat your Pancreas first and foremost is the only manga/light novel
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Feb 26, 2018
>>Spoiler-Free<<
"No one, not even me, was truly a reed boat. To be swept away or not - we were the ones to choose" ~Secret-Knowing-Classmate-Kun "I met the full-bloomed cherry blossom (Sakura) girl, and my fate had begun to change" ~My edited version of Your Lie in April Slogan. Yes, sometimes life can force ordeals, troublesome people or situations upon. But at the end, we make many choices. The you reading this review is reading it because he/she chose to do so -And I'm thankful-. This review is here because I made the choice of writing it after being moved by the novel. ... 
Sep 15, 2019
*spoilers*
I have no idea why people like this manga so much. The driving plot device is the heroine is dying of some pancreas disease. The characters are cliche with no likeable characteristics between them. The boy is sullen and friendless - considering relationships to be a waste of time as they will only hurt him in the end. The girl is basically a deredere The girl falls in love at first sight (as usual) and the boy is clueless as to why they're suddenly going on dates all the time. That's basically the manga. They go on dates. Basic romance, nothing interesting happens, it's been done a ... 
Apr 17, 2018
I was just going to write this off as a writer that got too into his story and screwed it up for the sake of catching the reader by surprise. Then I saw how the top reviews were all 10 stars so now I have to give a counterpoint so that you all don't get blindsided by the people that were saying how this is perfect the way it is flaws and all.
I'll say this right now the story, character, and art are superb. I firmly enjoyed this story...until a certain point. I won't give direct spoilers but the writers ruined the story with a ... 
Jan 23, 2019
This is my first review ever....so go easy on me senpai. uwu
After reading this light novel, I cannot sit still and not praise this piece of work. When I first picked up this book, and read the title, I couldn't help but laugh, thinking it was a comical book. Boy, was I in for a surprise... Throughout reading this book, it felt like I was on an emotional roller coaster. I felt happy...I felt devastated, I felt on edge as well as feeling satisfied. This book filled me with hopes, it crushed me mentally and emotionally at times. Not only did this book took me through series ... 
Mar 16, 2020
Personally, I really loved this manga. For me, The experiences in my life really made me cry at this manga. For that reason I may show bias towards it. However, I would still really recommend it.
*Minor Spoilers* Story 10: I can see why people can find this story boring or really unappealing. For me personally I enjoyed the story. It kinda felt like "Your Lie in April". I really enjoyed that anime. One thing I will say about the story is you feel like something is going in a path you can't really change. Like in most "Tear-jerk" ... 
Oct 17, 2024
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas – Spoiler Free – Recommended
TLDR Story – 8/10 – 8 x 0.275 = 2,2 Art – 6,5/10 – 6,5 x 0.2 = 1,3 Characters – 8/10 – 8 x 0.225 = 1,8 Enjoyment – 7/10 – 7 x 0.3 = 2,1 Total: 7,4 -> 7 “I wish I’m your daughter even in heaven, Mom and Dad.” – Sakura’s Infirmary Diary ... 
Feb 20, 2020
I really liked this manga. "It was very heartbreaking and it was funny!" -me lol
!SPOILERS AHEAD! STORY 9/10 This was very fun to read I think it was perfect how Sakura was always happy when he was around but when he left she cried in fear of the pancreatic disease and when it will kill her. The story was very creative and especially to come up with the pancreatic disease idea. ART 7/10 It was normal. ... 
Jan 15, 2018
Among the reviews that call this manga a 'masterpiece' there's my review that gives it an 8/10.
You might think 'Why? What's wrong with it?' First of all, originality. This manga is the same as Orange with a mix of Koi to Uso in my opinion. People compare it to 'Your Lie in April' too, but since I've never read/watched that I can't speak about it. The characters aren't that interesting. The main character is anonymous and his multiple nicknames change after each chapter. You don't know if you should call him 'glasses-kun', 'mr. friendly' or 'mr. invisible'. He is a beta male and even though he is ... 
Jan 17, 2018
I want to eat your pancreas. At first glance this would confuse you, but once you've read it you''ll come to realize that's it is like nothing you thought of. After reading the novel, and manga, I've been really touched by this novel. I hear a lot of critics saying the story is too cliche, having it be about romance involving illness. However, reading the manga is not enough. I suggest reading the novel itself to really understand everything. It teaches you about how to appreciate your life and to come to a conclusion that not everyday is guaranteed, so it makes you believe that
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Nov 10, 2018
A tragic romance that unfolds in retrospect from the very first chapter, Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai is a story about the complex relationship that develops between the main character and Sakura, who is suffering from a terminal illness.
The story is touching and accomplishes its goal of putting a unique perspective on life through dynamic dialogue between the main characters. Although I felt that the pacing of the story was a bit rushed, it was easy and satisfying to see the characters grow with each other. That being said I feel like there are other alternatives that accomplish the same things and that are ... 
Mar 13, 2021
So I watched the anime adaptation, the live adaptation and I only now need to read the LN after finishing the manga. I'm basically going backwards lol.... but anyways... I think if you haven't checked out the two adaptation, it's worth a watch. The live action is called, "Let me eat your pancreas."
Each of them present the overall story basically with the same idea and concept with some unique differences that if you see all three, you can tell. I won't go into details about them or say which one of the three is the best. Since I enjoyed all three equally and like ... 
Dec 29, 2022
I think I first heard of this from a YouTube video. The title stayed with me, even though I retained very little about what it was about. I just remember it being a series that the person in the video recommended highly. When I saw my library had bought the manga, I thought I would give it a try since it was an entire story in just one volume. I predicted the ending almost straight away, and people who are familiar with series with a similar premise probably will, too. For the first few chapters, the story and characters seemed so unremarkable that I considered
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Mar 19, 2022
The story revolves around an unnamed high school student who is introverted and shy, who picks up and starts reading a hand-written book about a girl dying of a pancreatic disease. A classmate of his, Sakura, then sees him with the book, asking if he had read it. She then asks him to keep this disease a secret, since no one besides her family knows. The two slowly grow closer together, as she invites him out since he is the only one she feels she can truly be herself around. This story reflects on what it means to live with a terminal illness and of
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Mar 3, 2023
This is a cute and short story.
You'd think you understand where the story is headed given the premise, but I enjoyed how the author subverted my expectations. Well, I say I enjoyed it but it was more like shock and sadness. The conclusion raises some questions for me, but I don't think they're ever directly confirmed. I did enjoy the contrast in personalities between the MC and FMC. Perhaps I'm dense, but I still don't understand why FMC puts so much effort into her relationship with the miserable bastard that is the MC. Still, I don't necessarily dislike miserable, self-loathing MC's. Logically it also doesn't track ... 
Oct 20, 2024
I first read this online during high school, I believe I was studying for exams and wanted to sit down and catch up to date with whatever shounen manga I had gotten stuck into recently. After I had finished though, I was browsing and I can't remember exactly how or why I decided to give this manga a read, (maybe it was the shock-value title) but in the end I finished it within the day, both ruining and making my week while helping neglect my studies further. Cut to a few weeks ago, and I had bought a physical compiled edition of 'I Want to
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Feb 19, 2020
Warning: spoilers ahead.
I've never liked slice of life mangas or animes, but I decided to give this one a try since one of my friends seemed to have enjoyed reading it. "I Want to Eat Your Pancreas" is a manga with an extremely simple and predictable plot. The girl who's always happy is secretly suffering from a terminal illness, and the loner guy who she accidentally meets at the hospital finds out about her secret. They get closer and spend as much time together as they can within one year before her scheduled death time. I am sure a lot of people are intrigued by the ... |
