My Clueless First Friend #1
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| Writer | Taku Kawamura |
| Artist | Taku Kawamura |
| Cover Price | $16.99 |
Opposites attract when a cheerful airhead meets the resident wallflower of his new class in this heartwarming, slice-of-life school comedy series!
One lonely, gloomy fifth-grade girl is the target of her classmates' relentless bullying and teasing-that is, until a new kid arrives on the scene. Friendly Takada is as clueless as he is well-meaning, but somehow he possesses the magic ability to start drawing "Grim Reaper" Nishimura out of her shell. As the elementary schoolers experience all the fun of a childhood summer together-from going to the pool to picking sunflowers to watching fireworks-an unusual friendship blossoms!
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8.0
Anime UK News - Sarah
Mar 14, 2023All in all, My Clueless First Friend deals with a difficult subject bullying in an ingenious yet sensitive way. Takada and Nishimura are realistically portrayed and its difficult not to empathize with them. Its good to find another of those rare titles thats judged suitable for all ages, so this would make an excellent addition to a primary (or elementary) school library. Read Full Review
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The Graphic Library - Sara Campbell
May 15, 2024There is so much positivity going on despite the undercurrent of bullying that follows Nishimura, and the sweetness between the two friends has a beautiful message of acceptance. Takada is constantly building up Nishimura, but none of it rings hollow. This story has some nice, short chapters which are great for younger readers. Some of the beginning chapters have repeated information due to the original serialization of the story, but once readers get passed that, it's on to some hilarious comebacks to bullies from Takada, an adorable kitten, and some summer adventures for the friends. There are some growing pains of childhood friendships that might resonate with young readers who are probably navigating some of their first major friendships as well. Read Full Review
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