聲の形 (1)

Difficult if you don't know the storyline

This manga was a lot harder than other books and manga I've read at a similar or even higher level. The author uses a lot more complex words to express simpler concepts. I can imagine that many find this manga approachable due to their familiarity with the film. However, if this isn't you, then I'd put this closer to level 24-26 than the meager level 22 it's been given.

A masterpiece that goes way more in depth than the movie

If you have come here after watching the absolute masterpiece that is the 聲の形 movie, I am here to tell you the manga is just as amazing. At times heartwarming and at other times heart-wrenching, this emotional rollercoaster of a manga will keep you hooked. Real-world setting plus has furigana, so would definitely recommend to those who are at a more beginner level.

entertain series and good for learning

聲の形 is a deep story with the highest of high’s and low low’s. That being said I think it is the perfect length and a must read for those learning Japanese through reading manga.

The vocabulary has a lot to do with every day life. That being said there are also some low frequency words that the author uses often. I would see a word I didn’t know, only to look it up and see it’s a synonym of a word I did know.

The grammar isn’t too difficult. I would recommend attaining an n3. I attempted this at first about a year and a half before passing n3 and it was doable but took longer and there was a bit more grammar constructions that gave me trouble

This is a very engaging series if you’re looking for something fun to read. It is also very good studying material for around an n3 level.