Reviews

Satoko and Nada Vol. 1 by Yupechika

that_glitter_chick_'s review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This is a super cute and light hearted story about 2 international students who are roommates. Nada from Saudi Arabia and Satoko from Japan come together in America to attend university. They also learn about one another's culture in a really lovely way! 

sabesaw's review against another edition

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

I  enjoyed this read. Very slice of life and informative. I already knew quite a bit about Islam since I have close family who are Muslim, but I learned new things in this book. I really love the budding friendship between are two main characters and the blend of cultures.

I LOVE how Nada is drawn but HATE how Satoko is drawn. The art style for Satoko is lackluster, dull, and it seems like the artist didn't put much thought into how she looked. It made it less appealing for me. 

inamerata's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Cute art and slice-of-life hijinks. It is fun to see their friendships develop, sharing their cultures and hobbies, and trying new things together, be it food, fashion, or other outings. I also loved the more vulnerable, emotional moments, like their mutual homesickness, worries about finding a compatible roommate, and Nada deepening her faith once she moved abroad. It's just sweet, genuine fun, and I'm looking forward to the next one.

annieice's review against another edition

4.25

it was interesting and both girls felt relatable but Nada more as a Muslim, tho I'm not Arab I liked that it tried to differentiate religion and culture, as there are definitely a ton of things about Saudi that I don't like and don't have to do with Islam. anyways this was fun, will probably read the rest too.

sebulba's review against another edition

funny informative fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

wrenl's review against another edition

funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

peach_haze's review against another edition

funny informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

yoe's review against another edition

Look, I didn’t like this but that doesn’t mean it’s not good. It’s super cute, I’m just not the right audience, it reads very young (and I wasn’t expecting that).

This is a light, slice-of-life manga (4koma) of a Saudi girl and a Japanese girl rooming together at an American university.

They’re short, simplified lessons on different cultures and stereotypes; it could be a great introduction to culture and religion especially for kids.

cursed_to_read's review against another edition

funny informative lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racism

scarletohhara's review against another edition

4.0

Good story and format.