A fun, adventurous, quirky tale of a small character going on a big adventure!

I had such a fun time! Going on an adventure with Sheeta and meeting all the fun characters along the way, learning facts about the real world and problem solving, it was all adorable and a great time. It's always manga like these that I wish were in color because the possibilities? Endless.

Highly recommend!

Five years ago Sheeta's father left him with his best friend Nala's village saying he would return for Sheeta, however, after so much time has passed Sheeta has given up on ever seeing him again. Nala has not though and one evening she leaves on her own adventure to find Sheeta's dad. Sheeta immediately leaves after her determined to find her but thats a tall order for one of the little people and Sheeta isn't so certain he has the skills needed to survive out in the big world!

This was just a cute little fantasy adventure manga that could have felt like a Borrowers rip off but did not. It does definitely feel like any fantasy adventure anime though but with the "little people" twist it's from a completely different perspective, quite literally. What I found really interesting about this though is the little people don't seem to know what humans are, which means there is going to be some sort of interesting twist there.

If you are looking for a quick, light read this is the perfect manga for you!

As always thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the eArc!

What a great start to a story! I cannot wait to learn more about this world and all the little folk living in it. Sheeta as a character has a lot of potential and I hope we get to a point that we see him grown and turn into a warrior.

I thought this would be cozier cottagecore, more along the lines of 'Hakumei and Mikochi,' and instead it was more like 'Mouse Guard' and other a bit grimmer/more gritty stories. The Borrowers comp isn't too off-base, but with fairly high stakes and lots of murder of (and by!) the little animals. Not my thing, but I'm sure it'll work for many.

Sheeta is too cute for his own good!

Tiny little children having all kinds of adventures.. yes please!

This was so wholesome and the plot was amazing!

Sheeta's Little Big World is such a cute manga and only three books long. It's seinen and as much as it's cute, it's also somewhat dark and serious. A great combination. Our main characters are Sheeta and Nala. They live in a village for little people and Sheeta's dad left him there years ago. Now Nala wants to find Sheeta's dad and have adventures, but Sheeta enjoys the village life. So, basically Nala disappears all on his own and Sheeta must now find him for the world is a dangerous place. The story is about friendship, family and home. Also, it will interesting to know why Sheeta's dad hasn't come back for his son. Three books feel slightly short though, so it's hard to say what can even happen, but at least now the pace is good as well as the balance.

The art looks wonderful and heartwarming. The characters have personality and facial expressions, which is great. The backgrounds are interesting and the nature seems so luscious. Shorter series are good too, so I look forward to what will happen and how things are tied together eventually.

Sheeta’s Little Big World is an interesting manga that is rather cute, although personally I didn’t like the animal killing (but understood the reasoning). It’s a good adventure story that sees Sheeta going on an adventure to find the source of a mysterious smoke signal. The illustration was lovely and really helped capture the whimsy of the story.
As always thank you to Kodansha Comics for the advanced copy to review, my reviews are always honest and freely given.
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For starters it gave me a bit of nostalgia, as it sort of reminded me of the Borrowers and Honey I Shrunk the Kids. The art work was definitely Studio Ghibli feeling. It was a story of finding not only Sheeta's father, but mainly to find his friend who left their little folk village. All ages can enjoy this short series (only going to be three volumes). The target audience is geared more toward the younger/tween audience though.

I give this a three stars because personally I wasn't necessarily hooked into the series and feel if I did four it would be more because of the nostalgia I felt. You can sense that the Little Folk Village might have been hiding the fact that there are others (even possibly other villages) outside of their community. Which leads you to wonder what else they might be hiding. Sheeta is basically raised by the village, as his father left him there. We also find out that his father might be a criminal. I am curious about what his father might have been involved in, which leads me to think he was left at the village for his protection.

What a beautiful and charming story. One day, Nala sneakily leaves the safety of their village in search of Sheeta’s long lost adventurer dad, so Sheeta feels obligated to sneakily leave and go rescue Nala. But, both of them are Little Folk, no bigger than a mouse, so the world Outside is dangerous for them. Enter scary “monsters” in the for of weasels, rats, and even a colony of ants! The cute illustrations help make this appealing for younger readers, but Sheeta also has opportunity for some emotional depth that makes this appealing for middle grade and possibly teen readers as well.

Sara’s Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 5-10

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 🌟