Sheeta's Little Big World 1 is a brief and lovely exploration into the daily experience of Sheeta. In stories involving food, presentation is always important and here the art does not disappoint.
Thanks to NetGalley and publisher for this advanced reader's copy.

This was an absolutely adorable little Manga! despite it's cuteness, things get quite tense and you get to see these tiny people handle some real threats. from mice twice as big as them, to ants that can turn deadly in a matter of seconds, the art and the story were both really engaging. i especially like how cute the art is in comparison to the real danger the characters face. it's a great Manga for kids and adults alike, and i'm really eager to see what else is coming for Sheeta!

i'd like to thank Netgalley and Kodansha Comics for this ARC!

Review to come to blog in September/plus other places as well.

I received this book from the publisher in exchange of an honest review.

What do you get when you combine Arrietty X Hakumei/Mikochi (with maybe a dash of Honey I Shrunk the Kids)? This cute manga about little people and the dangerous world they live in!

😍 Sheeta was such a precious bean who seemed quite weak, but he does some amazing things in this one. He has a lot to learn but he is doing pretty good. I mean, not many people would go into a weasel's den to see if their friend was there (either dead/alive). Or stay when faced with scary things. I guess his dad's blood is running through his veins, as that man was pretty kick-ass. I loved seeing Sheeta figure things out, try to help where he can, learn all he can, and never give up on being determined to find Nala/maybe his dad.
😍 I loved the little world. We as humans only see it from the top, but these little guys experience it from below. Grass is much bigger and can be a threat. A tree is a fortress and you can build a village in it. Animals that we don't find scary are terrifying for these little ones, like a frog, we are not impressed for them it is a bad thing to encounter. I loved seeing them make use of whatever they came across from acorns to toads to sticks.
😍 I was already in love with Sheeta's/Nala's village but I loved seeing the princesses her town, though my heart broke for her that she may have to leave it. The place looks gorgeous and gave me all the Setenil de las Bodegas vibes.
😍 I love the variety of characters. From Sheeta to Kugel Bahn (🤣🤣🤣) to various not that big to the story characters.
😍 I am definitely curious about Sheeta's dad. We meet Izuna who is dedicated to finding Sheeta's dad, apparently Sheeta's dad fucked up something and Izuna's village was just crushed. I am curious what will happen when these two will meet. Plus, I want to know why he left Sheeta for all those years. I can imagine leaving him for a bit as Sheeta was pretty small, but he could have come back any time?
😍 The art was just so pretty! I love the style a lot. The character designs are fun, the expressions are fab.
😍 Oh, and the mystery of the fire + the big footprints. It always sounded to me that there were just the little folk, but there are also big folk? I need more deets!

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sorry, I was just rolling on the floor when the princess introduced herself. HER NAME IS KUGEL BAHN. I am so sorry, but that was hilarious. But my head immediately went to translate that in Dutch and she is proud to be a knikkerbaan. Good for you Kugel. For English peeps her name is Marble Run. Oh, and her mom's name is Strudel. Maybe people shouldn't just pick names without checking them out. Especially not foreign names. I have seen one too many French, German, Dutch item or food names being used and believe me, that is silly. Check!

But all in all, I did enjoy this one greatly and I am happy I got the chance to read it. I am definitely curious what is going to happen next and if they will find Nala/Sheeta's dad!

3.5 Stars

Sheet's Little Big World is a great choice for young manga readers. The art is more detailed than most manga geared towards young children, and it is very well done. Sheeta is a sweet character that readers have no trouble cheering for. Though the story is not totally lighthearted, and there are some scenes that children may find distressing.

- Sheeta's father has left him behind in a village, and Sheeta has pretty much resigned to believing his father isn't coming back.
- Sheeta is saved from a frog by Izuna, and they proceed to eat it. It's very reminiscent of Delicious in Dungeon in them preparing it together.
- Sheeta finds himself in a weasel den with kits. He digs through a small pile of animal bones that kits have already eaten, afraid his friend's remains might be in there. They're not.
- Sheeta and Izuna then fight and kill a grown weasel. The manga then reassures readers the weasel's kits we met in the previous chapter are going to be fine; they're old enough to survive on their own.
- They meet and save Princess Kugel in the forest, who is almost crushed to death by ants.

Nothing is gruesome, nor are Sheeta and Izuna ever cruel to the animals. But it might be a little much for readers who are sensitive about violence and animal death.

I think this manga is worth buying for a children's/tween collection, especially considering they're stopping with 3 English volumes.

Content: Abandonment, Animal Death, Minor Peril

Thank you to net galley for providing me with an ebook ARC of the English translation of the manga. The art was cute, and aspects of the storyline were fun, but as a whole, it was not super gripping.

Thank you NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the ARC!

The art is super adorable and fluffy, I could pinch Sheeta's cheeks! I love how Sheeta tried to face his fears of the outside world to find his friend Nala who went missing trying to see what the smoke in the distance was, assuming Sheeta's father. The little adventure they go on is so fun, and Sheeta meeting new people and learning the harsh reality they have to live in and how its an eat or be eaten world unless he learns to defens and protect himself. Super cute and curious what's next in his adventure tying to find Nala!

Such a great story that lead me back to my childhood watching “The Borrowers”. A cozy adventure of a tiny living race as they hope to find both a father and a friend who have left the village.

Synopsis: Littlefolk Nala and Sheeta are as small as bean pods, but that won't stop them sneaking out of their log village to seek adventures in the great wild grasslands. When Nala disappears one morning in the hopes of finding outsiders under the big tree, Sheeta takes on his biggest adventure yet to rescue his lost friend.

Review: What a sweet graphic novel! I loved following along with Sheeta as he faced wild animals, met new allies, and helped others in need.

With thanks to NetGalley and the Publishers for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I think this is such a cute start of a series. So far it seems like it is a series that any age can read. I would definitely continue reading the series if they continue it. I’m invested now haha

3.25 stars!!

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Kodansha Comics for providing me with an advanced readers copy!!

Honestly I'm so glad that I was granted early access to this manga. The art style is really good and not to mention cute (which is a big plus in my book) and the story was interesting, although a bit all over the place as it sort of kept changing here and there. So I suppose it felt just a tad bit disjointed? But nothing that made the manga feel worse, just sort of weakened the overall plot/goal a bit and made the story a bit harder for me to connect with. I also really enjoyed being introduced to this world of "little folk" who live in these tiny places in forests and trees and rocks and such and what they eat, and how they make their clothes, and how they navigate through life etc.

The characters we're introduced to are also all fairly likable and I took no issue with any of them. And although I didn't feel like they had a lot of depth I definitely hope for more character development in the next volume (which I definitely plan on reading). The little boy we follow is brave, kind, selfless, and easy to sympathize with and you want to follow along with his journey. I do hope though that the characters and plot get more depth in the next volume. Either way this was a quick, low-key wholesome read and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys manga and wants an Arrietty/Borrowers vibe with some cute artwork. I'm glad I read this and hope to get approved for volume 2 as well!!

Thank you to Kodansha Comics for the e-arc of this manga!! This story gave such Studio Ghibli and Thumbelina vibes!! Sheeta’s friend Nala goes missing and he decides to leave the safety of his village to find him. He meets Izuna, who is searching Sheeta’s dad — who apparently destroyed his village. They form an unlikely alliance and keep searching together. Although Sheeta was scared of leaving his new-ish home, his loyalty and love for his friend eclipsed his fears. The art style is sooooo cute and the story makes me feel so nostalgic for the fantasy films and books of my childhood. 4 🌟

A wonderful slice of life that reminded me of " The Life of Arriety" and shows anyone can be a hero.

Sheeta’s Little Big World is an adventure story in the vein of Arrietty. Sheeta lives in a safe neighborhood of little people where everyone takes care of each other. But when his best friend Nala goes into the forest on a quest, Sheeta is determined to find him. Sheeta is smart and creative, but dangers lie around every corner and he’ll need the help of a stranger to survive!

The art is adorable! Sheeta is so cute and I love all of his gear, including a matchbook backpack! There are also fun nature facts and adorable forest creatures. However, the forest creatures can be predators to Sheeta’s people, so be forewarned there is some violence toward attacking animals. But there is also beauty shown in nature and I appreciate the duality. There’s also a cliff hanger of an ending, and I can’t wait for the next book! If you like forest survival adventures with plucky main characters or stories like The Rats of NIMH, check out this summer read!

Sheeta is a tiny person the size of a mouse who lives in the safety of his village, which is carved out of a sturdy tree. But after his father left him there 5 years ago he's never had a family. When his best friend sets off on a quest and goes missing, Sheeta decides to strike out on his own to save his best friend Nala and look for his father. Along the way he meets some new friends while fending off weasels, ants, and more!

This story was so fun and full of adventure! I loved the art style and felt it was really detailed, to the point where I always knew what was going on. Sheeta's quest to save his father and Nala was really sweet and action packed, and I was rooting for him. I can't wait to read the next volume to find out what happens next!

5/5 Stars

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I will definitely be picking up volume 2!

If you like The Borrowers & Arriety then this is the perfect manga for you!

I was immediately invested in the story - a little boy (Sheeta) is dropped off at a strange village by his dad, while he tells him that he will return for him in the summer but 5 years pass and there's still no sign of him. The characters are lovable straight away- Nala who goes on a mission to find his best friends dad for him and Sheeta who goes out to rescue his best friend even though he's scared of the dangers of a world much bigger than him.

Sheeta's little big world is full of heart and adventure that makes you look at the world with wonder, whilst sneaking in animal facts in a way that doesn't feel like learning. I loved this book, and the cliffhanger at the end made me yell! Looking forward to vol.2 this is a great start to a series!

3.5 Stars
This was a good start to this series. I'm very interested to see where Sheeta's quest to find his friend, and also the larger search for his friend will go, and what other adventures he and Izuna get into on the way. Very much reminiscent of The Borrowers in that we are following tiny people making their way through the world. Something as small as ants for instance, are a very large obstacle for them. I look forward to when I can continue this series.

I received advanced access to this volume in exchange for my honest review.

This was fun!! It’s for kids but even the grownups would like it! A fantasy manga with a great adventure ! Reminded me a bit of Frieren ! Only thing : a big cliffhanger at the end and I need the second book !
I’m Canadian so the maple tree was a nice touch 😉
Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for this Arc! Can’t wait for the next one !

☺️ sweet manga !