Having read the first book growing up and LOVING it, I have to say this adaptation held true.
I love the art style, the characters and just the fact that this is a wonderful way to tell this classic tale (while still drawing in a new audience.)
Definitely a job well done and I am looking forward to the opportunity to pick up more Manga Classics

This manga version of Anne of Green Gables is a delightful little read! I just finished reading the original Anne of Green Gables, which is why it took me so long to get to this book. I wanted to make sure I read. the original and could do a good comparison. And man, it was an accurate and lovely little resource to read the story in a different way. I really liked the illustrations and I felt like it worked really well with the material.

Anne and her kindred spirit are expressed with bright eyes and quirky traits. Matthew has one scene where his eyes are so big it's comical, but that was the only negative I could even think about this book. He looked kinda funny for a single frame.

Overall, this book is a great resource! If you loved Anne or if you want a different way to take this novel in, grab it! I think this manga classic is an excellent adaptation and I really loved jumping back in Avalon.

Four out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley Manga Classics Inc. for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

I have always enjoyed reading "Manga Classics".
i do think these books should be printed in color.

Since the tv shows ended (sadly) I’ve been craving new Anne contents and I won’t be given what I want but this manga proves that it’s always a pleasure to read about Anne, Diana, Gilbert, the Cuthbert and everyone else. Even if it’s not new at all, just another adaptation.
Anne is such a peculiar character, always eager to tell a good story and entertain her relatives but she’s also full of life, funny and brave. And she was so cute and lovely here (as was Gilbert with his messy hair).
I haven’t read the book but I’ve seen Anne with an e and the movies and I honestly think that it was really similar and not much was missing.
In short, it is perfect for Anne of Green Gables fans and a good adaptation. The whole collection is actually worth it, it allows you to discover a lot of classics if you haven’t already (and if you’re too lazy to read the original book).

I love the Manga Classics series and this adaptation of Anne of Green Gables is wonderful. I have never read Montgomery's original series, but after this beautiful introduction to her world I need to correct that.

I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This e-book, graphic novel of the literary classic, Anne of Green Gables, is drawn in manga style (reading left to right, back to front.) The book presents the classic story of the orphaned Anne who is taken in by the Cuthbert siblings. Initially expecting to adopt a boy to work the farm, the Cuthberts are taken in by Anne's vivid imagination and decide to keep her on. Anne grows into a young adult on Prince Edward Island, Canada in the 1870's and her life in Avonlea is captured on the black and white, Japanese style, line drawn pages.
The manga version of this book is a great way to introduce younger readers to the classic novel. Drawings are crisp and artistic. The language is more contemporary so it is more suitable as well. The plot in the graphic novel follows the plot in the classic novel perfectly. Anne Shirley did a great job with the only authorized manga adaptation of this classic novel.

I've read the books series years ago, watched all the tv series on Anne of Green Gables. I think making classics into manga is genius because most kids would rather look at manga then read a book.

I love how the book was able to tell the whole story. I love it.

This takes a different take on one of my absolute favorite classic children’s novels and made me fall in love with the novel all over again. I find it to be beautifully drawn, tells the tale true to form, and keeps readers easily interested. Makes it brilliant that it’s also easy to read in one sitting. Anne I’m drawn form is fiery, passionate, a free spirit, and all around, an enjoyable character. Diana is beautifully drawn. Marilla and Matthew are true to form, even in their drawn incarnations. Gilbert is probably where I take the most criticism, in that I think his hair is a little bit off from the way it was originally written, but otherwise, he was well drawn and well written.

Thank you Netgalley for an ARC for an honest review.

I have never read manga before and I think this was a great way to introduce me to the genre. Read a classic story that I am familiar with. I love how they took the story of the young red hair orphan girl Anne and created such a beautiful story in manga form. I love the art style for this and how the characters looked. I can not wait to read more Manga Classic.

Another good representation of the book. Good visuals of what would have been described in the book. Great for those who do love the story.

Was all excited when I saw the cover and then ended up not enjoying the art on the inside. So many scary eyeballs! Story was great and was what I expected, but was sadly let down by the graphics.

As usual, the Manga Classics takes a beautiful story that I love and brought it to life in a new and unique way. I love Anne of Green Gables and this manga did not disappoint. It was a quick read with beautiful art. The scenes that were chosen to feature in this manga were perfect and encapsulated the story well. I would recommend this to anyone who is a fan of this classic tale, interested in picking up the story, or wants to understand the story before watching a screen adaptation of it.

- 5 stars -

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me an eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was so cute. I loved the retelling of this classic. The artwork was able to evoke emotions just as the original words do.

I was given a copy of this from the publishers and netgalley exchange of an honest review.


Let me preface this by saying I LOVE ANNE OF GREEN GABLES. Like it’s one of my favourite books the the whole wide world and I know it backwards and forwards.

The manga adaptation may not look exactly how I imagined it, but it is an accessible way for someone who doesn’t like classics or finds them daunting to read classics.

The scenery is taken directly from the real PEI (Prince Edward island) in Canada, which is also lovely. The manga is fast paced so it’s easy to get through without dragging and very accurate to the book. In fact, having listened to the radio full cast play approximately 3000 times I can see that the dialogue is almost identical as well. Another triumph.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone of any age. If you want to get into classics and they’re scary or you’d like to get a child into reading this is perfect. It’s also nice to see more of the thoughts of the characters.
I highly recommend!

It's been many years since I read Anne of Green Gables as a child. Reading this Manga Classic version captures all the distinctive memories I have - Anne's enthusiasm, her courage, and her way of seeing the good in all the world around her. The art style can really make or break a manga, and the adorable art really lends well to the beauty of Anne's story.
For struggling readers, this Manga Classics edition may well be a great foot-in-the-door approach to Anne of Green Gables. It delivers the essential message and beauty of the story in an easy-to-read and follow along format.

This was one of my favorite books growing up, and I'm so glad that this manga edition is so faithful to the original story! The artwork was beautiful, and the story flowed nicely.

Super cute adaptation of the classic that is Anne of Green Gables! The illustrations were adorable and it brought the story to life in a new way!

Anne of Green Gables has been adapted into a manga! This was the perfect occasion for me to revisit a childhood classic I really enjoyed as a teen. It is the type of girly read I still like to indulge in, sweet and uplifting. By principle I don’t reread books, there is too many works out there to discover, I know I have to make a selection and go wide if I want to explore the most stories possible in my lifetime, so an adaptation gives me an excuse to delve back into the past. I was really glad for the opportunity offered me by NetGalley for this ARC.

For those who don’t know, Anne of Green Gable is about a romantic 11 years old orphan girl (in the sense her imagination is overflowing with love for nature and starving for friendship) who is accidentally adopted by an elderly brother and sister who needed a boy to help them on their farm. It is one of those countryside novels where not much happens, set in the turn of last century, but that awakens some soothing countryside living melancholia in those prone to that type of feeling. Almost all characters are good natured and the drama rises from the misunderstandings and natural life events that occurred at the time.

The pictures are lovely, full of bubbly manga happiness and the usual attention to details we find in them. I loved getting the full map of the house at the end of the book, and the insight into the adaptor’s thinking and feelings on the novel. The artists were very respectful of the original book and there was a lot of love in their work. I think the book will particularly talk to the people who love the new TV series on Anne, or people who want a new Downton abbey. I can imagine teens also will enjoy this quick read, and I think it can replace the novel.

It is a good adaptation, but personally I was shocked to realise I didn’t actually care about the original story any more. I don’t know if it’s because I grew up, if I was not in the right frame of mind for that type of peaceful work, but the charm didn’t operate again and I ended up wondering why Anne of Green Gable was such a classic. As I read I remembered all the passages of the book, but I couldn’t see the point anymore. Some events felt rushed or glossed over and I remembered they also were in the novel, and this time around it bothered me. I admit it made me a little sad that it didn’t touch me anymore. Maybe I’m in too much of a hurry these days and couldn’t appreciate its slow pace and call to see everyday beauty. Anne was also less adorable to me in this adaptation, due in part to some mannerism convention of the manga that I had not pictured in my mind.

Even if I was not completely taken, I think this manga will make teens and new adults who are discovering Jane Austen, Little Women and other similar works, very happy. It is pretty and made with lots of insight and care. I think it is in fact the perfect way to introduce reluctant classic readers to what they are missing and might make them want to dig deeper.

Combining these wonderful classics with manga is brilliant. The format is sure to draw interest in the younger generations, exposing them to classical literature and making it enjoyable in a medium they are more comfortable with. The story lost none of the original adventures that drew so many to not only read the book, they watched the PBS series. I've already shared with aa few middle school age children whose verdict was "cool" and "awesome". I think that translates to 5 stars!

Anne of Green Gables

Die Geschichte von Anne begleitet mich seit meiner Jugend in all ihren Varianten: vom Originalbuch über die Serie aus den 80er Jahren bis hin zur neuesten Netflix-Verfilmung.
Als ich bei @netgalley diesen Manga von @Mangaclassics sah, konnte ich einfach nicht widerstehen und bin nicht enttäuscht worden. Die Umsetzung ist so liebevoll und die Figuren so treffend dargestellt, dass das Lesen einfach nur eine große Freude war.