After reading Macbeth by the same company I was excited to see what they would produce with Romeo and Juliet. While this is not my favorite Shakespeare production this was still an interesting adaptation. My one complaint was the flow of the speaking parts. If you are not previously familiar with the piece you may not be able to follow the correct direction of the dialogue. Outside of that its still a lovely version visually and a nice addition to your shelf if your are a fan of The Bard.

***I received this e-arc from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.***


I think it would be a waste of time to explain the story, because everyone already knows it. I liked the drawings the story with the originalShakespearean language. This adaptation is great to get readers to try and read classics. For me manga is not really my thing, I would have enjoyed it better in regular graphic novel form.

This manga was beautifully drawn, but would have been so much better with color (not sure if my copy doesn't have color just because it's a review copy or if all copies have no color). I did enjoy that the original shakespearian language was kept and overall enjoyed this piece.

This is my first manga classic and I was impressed that they used true manga format. I am very glad that it not only explains this, but also shows an illustration of just how to read this book. You start at the back of the book working your way forward and read from right to left starting at the top of the page. It takes a bit of adjustment, but it's really very cool. I think they did a good job of turning this into a manga piece. Romeo and Juliet has never really been an easy piece for me to read and that may have dampened my enjoyment of this some, but overall I know I would recommend it for fans of Romeo and Juliet as I think it was represented beautifully here.

Romeo and Juliet in Manga form was interesting, but not my favorite representation of the classic. The original play is so much more intense and this manga felt like it left out this intensity. What I did appreciate, however, was the artwork as I can see it helping students visualize and comprehend the play better. Thank you NetGalley and Udon Entertainment for this eARC. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I am afraid I will not be able to write a review on this manga because none of my electronic devices seems to support the type of file and it won't open or convert into any other format... I will just give a 1 star rating because the platform obliges me to give a punctuation.

I love manga so decided to give this a try even though it isn't a favorite plot.

The cover is beautiful and the art shows the youth of the main characters. I ddin't care for how some side characters looked.

I appreciated this more after reading the behind the scenes information. Most of it I didn't realize ans I was impressed.

But the subject still isn't something I care to read again.

I received a free ARC from Netgalley.

I have never read Romeo and Juliet so I can't compare the original classic with this manga. To me, this manga was nicely drawn and delivered the emotions of love and despair. I enjoyed reading it.

This manga is true to the text of Shakespeare's play. The art is good, with the characters appropriately menacing or sweet in their turn.

I am impressed that the strength of Juliet really comes through in this work. She looks like a shoju manga princess but she is definitely a Shakespeare heroine.

This would be a definite plus for reluctant readers of Shakespeare's works--and a good supplement for those that are not so reluctant. A great addition to a middle school or public library. Too often, students are introduced to the drier of the plays (in order to avoid the sex). Although this is a passionate romance, the artwork is very chaste, and might get readers interested in Shakespeare earlier. And the earlier, the better.

Although I enjoy Romeo and Juliet, I would not adopt this for my classroom because there are better manga / graphic novel adaptations of this story, some of which have more accessible language to help students better understand the original language of the play. Since my students already read the play in its original vernacular, I just don't have a reason to get an illustrated edition with the same style of text.
That said, the illustrations are beautiful, and anyone who loves this story in its original language would probably greatly enjoy this edition.

I generally find Romeo and Juliet to be the most palatable of Shakespeare’s plays. It’s obviously a pretty famous story, and even those not forced to read it in high school or college are generally pretty familiar with the plot. So I was admittedly quite curious to see what was done with the story here to create this manga edition. I’ll skip recapping the plot, since that will likely be a retread for most.
The short version of this review is that this might be the most strictly accurate comic adaption of Romeo and Juliet that could be made, for better and worse. The art is great here. While it isn’t ground breaking, it does a great job of capturing a classic manga feel and telling the story with vivid images. The art is the richest part of this volume.
The dialogue and narration, meanwhile, appear to be lifted exactly from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Purists will likely love this, as it means that no additions or debatable interpretations are made. Non-purists might argue that this defeats the purpose, as the text is still dense and this is effectively just a heavily illustrated edition of the play.
For me, I appreciated the work that went into maintaining accuracy to the play. However, I also think that this caused the manga to be less engaging than it might otherwise have been. Shakespeare’s dialogue is structured and metered. It frequently involves heavy monologuing, and much of the plot is expressed through character dialogue. This creates a dramatically different pacing of dialogue, and by extension plot, than is typical of prototypical manga. In the Manga Classics edition of this play, the dynamic art does not always feel like it fits the Shakespearian verse, creating a disjointed read. I think adapting this play some would have created a better entry vehicle into this play for readers.
Overall, this is not a bad approach to Romeo and Juliet. It is, however, one that may not appeal to readers struggling with Shakespeare’s writing, which seems to be the intended audience of this book. I recommend this for fans of Shakespeare.
Review will be available at provided link on May 23, 2019.

My favourite classic
'Shakespear's Romeo and Juliet' in the famous Japanese Manga comic format. Beautiful illustrations and word bubbles precisely convey the story. If you are a beginner in classics or you don't want to read the original unabridged editions but still you want to know about the classic story, this one's the perfect pick for you. Once you are used to reading in the Manga style, it's easy-to-follow. Don't miss out reading your favourite classics in their Manga style.

This version of Romeo and Juliet uses the original text and combines it with a Manga format. The pictures help to illustrate the story so that more readers fully understand the play. The illustration of reality, thoughts, and daydreams. The format shows passion, violence, and emotion. The appendix offers pictures of the real Verona, what went into adapting the play, and tips for understanding literary elements. This is a great version to use in the classroom or to read for fun. Fans of Manga Classics, Shakespeare, or Romeo and Juliet will love this book. Grades 7 – 12. Review copy provided by NetGalley and UDON Entertainment.

I cannot review this book because my copy was illegible and didn't completely load. I will update my Adobe app in hopes that it will help me in being able to actually read these mangas since I have been trouble and these are some of my favorites to read. Sorry that I am not able to review it properly but the Netgalley app is not letting me choose to submit why I cannot properly review this title.

The Manga Classics idea is such a great one, and this is a wonderful adaption of Romeo and Juliet for teens or others who think they aren't "readers." Delivering classics in a comic book format is such a great idea! I've read and seen Romeo & Juliet multiple times, and this is a great adaption. I wish they'd do some of Shakespeare's other, maybe less well-known plays. I've been meaning to read The Tempest for FOREVER, and would be a lot more likely to read it in manga format! :)

This is a classic, and I always enjoy romeo and Juliet. It's a tragic love story, and painful to read but it does have an underlining story that war doesn't solve every problem and innocent people can get seriously hurt by little wars even one's between families.
The art was beautiful and helped tell the story better. I think this book should be in schools to help high schooler understand the story that William Shakespeare is trying to tell.

This new version uses Shakespeare’s original language in a manga format, making it more accessible for young people and beginners to Shakespeare. The characters are introduced to make them clear, and the illustrations add feeling to the text.

I really enjoy the manga classics. The graphics are great. I like that the old English is used.
Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read.

This was the second story from Manga Classics that I have read so far! I really enjoy this style and I want to explore it more!

The artwork is breathtaking and it was a fun experience to read a classic that has been given life through visualization of all characters and settings with vivid imagery.