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As a Brazilian anime/Manga fan, I instantly became curious when I stumbled across Favela no Mangaka. It is quite rare for Manga to be based on different countries and cultures, so the bold decision of introducing a latin ambience, specifically Brazil, was intriguing. This manga is based on 2 main characters, João and Hiroto. The basic premise is that Hiroto want to help João become a mangaka and make a living of it instead of having to join the local gang. This may seem like a basic premise and perhaps not that special, however let me guide you through my evaluation of the first ... volume so far.

Story
This is a completely new manga with only 6 chapters released, thus i cannot fully delve into the plot as its still very early days. What I can say is that the premise thus far is very interesting, and without giving any spoilers it has already touched upon various topics. In just 6 chapters, it has already shown Hiroto's experience of 'a whole other world' (Brazil in comparison to Japan), the common struggles of the favelado's (people who live in Favela), the stress of creating manga and dealing with the Manga industry and so much more. To be able to already delve into various topics without sacrificing others, and tying them in together in a manner of which the story progresses is very impressive, especially considering the short number of chapters released. I am very interested to see how this story will further progress.

Atmosphere
As a Brazilian I was skeptical to how the Japanese mangaka would be able to interpret Brazil in a fair and accurate form. What I can say is that the ambience of life in the Favela's is done so well, perhaps the mangaka took some inspiration form Cidade de Deus. What I especially like is how the majority of the gang members aren't depicted as evil gangsters, but rather as unlucky people who are forced into joining the gangs in order to earn a living. Things aren't black an white and how these characters that conduct such horrible actions are written with complexity to show that they have a humane side and that they live in a kill or be killed situation.
Additionally, this manga manages to capture the vibe of the general humble Brazilian folk: very welcoming, kind, giving, desire to share food with people despite living in poverty but yet also manages to depict the differences in values and reactions to everyday misery that what Japanese (or any other first-world country citizen) would. This is shown as misfire, robbing, gang brutality etc. are just a part of the everyday life.

Characters
we have seen little depth thus far but all the main characters seem to have a certain personality and backstory as well as a role for the story.

Art
The art style is pretty simplistic at most times, but certain panels are beautiful and capture the emotions perfectly.

Final verdict
In my opinion the first volume has a strong start, with a good cast and direction. The premise touches on various aspects in a way it feels natural and realistic. I am interested to see the development of the plot. If you enjoy manga like Blue period I recommend this manga as it includes the theme of drawing and how to improve and draw a manga. If you enjoy stories that touch upon humanities complexities and adaptations to difficult situations you will enjoy this manga. Finally if you want to see a manga that has a different vibe and feel in a unique setting, give Favela no Mangaka a chance.

Plot:
Nicola traveling around the demon's world is a slice of life story about a young girl named Nicola whom decided to visit the demon world out of sheer curiosity. Upon meeting a Simon, a demon of the devil clan they embark on a journey filled with many unique experiences such as; exploring the demon world, meeting many different types of demons and unveiling mysteries.

Cast: Nicola and Simon are the main characters throughout the manga, however we are introduced to many unique characters as the story goes on. Each and every character have different interactions and relationship with Nicola and definitely add lot's of ... depth to the expanding demon world. Despite being "demons" the cast give off a cute and wholesome feel. You'll find yourself loving every character, no matter how much or little "screen time" [or should i say page time;) ] they get

Art: What can i say, it is absolutely stunning! My best explanation is that it gives off a raw and old-school vibe. The character designs are cute and the way the world is pictured is beautiful, despite being a demonic world.

Opinion: WHOLESOME. I am quite shocked to see how few people know of this manga and even fewer have read it! I don't use this term lightly but it's 100% a hidden gem. All i can say is sit or lie down in a comfortable position, put on some cute/relaxing/mischievous OST and enjoy the ride. You'll find yourself feeling nostalgic, calmed and in a great mood.

In a season filled with action packed anime such as AOT, Demon slayer and Ousama rankings, it may be a great change of pace to sit back and enjoy takagi-san Season 3. For those whom have watched the first 2 seasons there may be mixed feelings, some may have thought it was a great comfort show that was cute and others may think it got a bit repetitive and lost patience with the lack of development. However, season 3 is undoubtedly a huge step up. If you have watchd S1 and S2 you will love it, and if you havent watched i highly reccommend it ... ;)

Now onto the details:
1) we have the same cast with their everyday shenanigans in their school. However ( unlike S1 and S2) this season is more of a balanced slice of life with original content, almost as if every episode has a different style. And this is a risky approach for an anime, but trust me they pull it off beautifully. We see some great development, new content with a few hints here and there and most importantly it truly brings out the widest smile and relaxes the soul; with a mix of funny, cute, intrigue and a huge step up in animation.

All in all, definitely watch this beautiful season and you wont regret it.

look im going to be honest. I have avoided this anime for a LONG time as i thought a music romance anime would bore me to death... well boy was i wrong. I was quite invested since the very start, but especially as the story went on i fell more and more in love with this anime. Quite relatable characters and a great plot that was an absolute emotional rollercoaster. So wholesome and beautifull.

Not only was it a beautifull story but i legit also spent so much time nervous for kosei, especially in the first few competitions, i never thought id get a high ... heart rate from a music anime. There were also some funny moments and loads of cute scenes that just make anyones day better. All in all i feel like Your lie in april is comfort anime that lightens up my day, yet has some contrast emotions involved too. we get to experience some great character development and a great group of well written, interesting characters.

Many of the reviews here also mention that its a great symbol of what being young is all about. Having a first love and experiencing all of those emotions for the first time ever. Unfortunately i couldnt relate to that part haha, but it definitely had an impact on me. All ill say is that i couldnt have chosen a better romance anime to open my horizon ( from only shonen, seinen and Isekkai). I definitly am open to watch other animes like this, but right now what i need is a pause, god please stop cuttin the onions.

To end this review: 10/10 - beautifully written, interesting and intriguing plot, beautiful music parts, lovable characters, amazing art and the best opening ever. Thank you for this rollercoaster