It's beautiful. There's a tone of sadness in it yet the character's witty introspection will keep you feel good all throughout - the allure of slice of life manga direct from a 'not-so' kid's perspective.
Story
The story was told in a coalesce of monologue and introspection on a kid's perspective. No plot devices, no unnecessary drama, and almost no impact at all - not that it's a bad thing though considering if you don't take it at face value. There's something about the simplicity of the story that begs your inner self to "please delve in deeper and reflect" and that's what I exactly did
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 Alternative TitlesSynonyms: That Girl's House, Anoko no Ie Japanese: あの子の家 InformationType: Manga
Volumes: 1
Chapters: 5
Status: Finished
Published: May 18, 2013 to Sep 18, 2013
Genre:
Slice of Life
Demographic:
Seinen
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Comic Ryu Authors:
Kumazawa, Mikiko (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #133222 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #11107
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May 12, 2015
Manga and anime mean different things to different people. Some see them as an escape from difficult lives, some see them as a way to make friends and find things in common with people, and so many more things. To me, manga and anime are a medium where some of the best stories can be told. As a writer myself, seeing these beautiful things and reading/watching these incredible stories and following along on fantastical journeys is magical. In this medium of fiction, anything is possible.
Ano Ko no Ie is an example of that. With such a simple premise, this manga still manages to convey ... 
Jan 7, 2018
Ano Ko no Ie is a beautifully told coming of age story. While it may seem directionless at first, understanding the character's motives is the real story and what their choices mean tells the real story.
It's difficult to take the story at face value and a lot goes unsaid, but the MC's introspection provides the reader with the context to understand and empathize with her. Story The story is rather direct, but that suits its narrative style just fine. For a short manga it can be frustrating for stories and characters to seem irrelevant but nothing goes to waste in the manga's narrative. Everything has purpose and ... |
