https://silviawipfler.com/blog daily 0.75 2024-10-04 https://silviawipfler.com/blog/review-kusunokis-flunking-her-high-school-glow-up monthly 0.5 2024-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c8a06081d535096c5a6e24/490581cf-c69f-47f4-ab62-722273171c3c/Kusunoki%27s+Flunking+Her+High+School+Glow-Up+1 Blog - Review: Kusunoki's Flunking Her High School Glow-Up - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://silviawipfler.com/blog/the-storytellers-tale monthly 0.5 2024-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c8a06081d535096c5a6e24/236165d5-dc35-4e87-a17c-81782370a362/The+Storyteller%27s+Tale Blog - Review: The Storyteller’s Tale - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://silviawipfler.com/blog/review-mermaid-prince monthly 0.5 2024-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c8a06081d535096c5a6e24/1726172888384-4TTS0HZQSYGLHTWQS7E7/Mermaid+Prince Blog - Review: Mermaid Prince - Introduction This manga collection features three emotional short stories by Kaori Ozaki, author of The Gods Lie and Our Summer Holiday, exploring themes like loneliness, growing apart, depression, but also the beauty of silence, kindness and friendship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c8a06081d535096c5a6e24/c554b852-a709-4d64-8a23-2a320c5e494a/IMG_6635.jpeg Blog - Review: Mermaid Prince - Ametsukigahara Ametsukigahara is a thoughtful tale with heavier themes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c8a06081d535096c5a6e24/743879fc-5a56-4ebb-ae78-eceaa2922984/One+Snowy+Day Blog - Review: Mermaid Prince - One Snowy Day One of my favourite panels showing snowflakes at night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c8a06081d535096c5a6e24/91a95dc5-e318-496f-8b9c-5d87eaf6e8ce/Mermaid+Prince Blog - Review: Mermaid Prince - Make it stand out This panel beautifully shows the mood and setting of the story. https://silviawipfler.com/blog/review-suzume-manga monthly 0.5 2024-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c8a06081d535096c5a6e24/25cd480e-2858-4f74-8d00-ee78222a559c/Suzume+Photo+Header+Image Blog - Review: Suzume (Manga) - Make it stand out Suzume by Makoto Shinkai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c8a06081d535096c5a6e24/89afc2a8-e381-4ec6-bdf0-525a8aeb22c8/Suzume+Manga+Chapter+1 Blog - Review: Suzume (Manga) - My Reading Experience Suzume discovers a magical door https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c8a06081d535096c5a6e24/902abeb9-c785-4770-af06-99b843775ea5/5D469FC1-A410-4402-840E-6B3D8962FA32.jpeg Blog - Review: Suzume (Manga) - Make it stand out Suzume and Souta. I placed an art book by Makoto Shinkai in the background to add some colour to the photos =) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c8a06081d535096c5a6e24/620f80a7-772f-4f8f-bd65-a3aaec8eef51/Suzume+at+abandoned+site Blog - Review: Suzume (Manga) - Characters Suzume is a relatable and determined protagonist who grows significantly throughout the story. Her sense of responsibility and courage makes her stand out, especially as she deals with personal loss and the weight of saving her world. Souta serves as an intriguing counterpart to her, although his arc is less fleshed out compared to Suzume’s. Tertiary characters, such as Suzume’s aunt Tamaki and the mischievous talking cat Daijin add depth to the narrative, while the other characters the pair encounters provide a balance to the heavier themes of grief and responsibility. On the flip side, the story seems too short to properly handle such a large cast of characters. From what I read, the manga closely follows the film’s portrayal of these characters, but condenses some of their development due to the shorter format. As a result, certain emotional beats may feel less impactful than in the film, where there was more time to flesh out these side stories. I honestly wish that more focus was put on Suzume and Souta, whose character dynamic I enjoyed a lot. The other characters felt rather random and I did not care for them at all. The only exception is Daijin, the keystone-turned-cat, who has a mischievous and libertarian personality and eventually becomes a social media sensation in the story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c8a06081d535096c5a6e24/c42337c4-c0db-4a65-9639-28038e9becf1/F631B481-35C0-4073-8738-70A88D2B3B2E.jpeg Blog - Review: Suzume (Manga) - Themes As in the film, the manga touches on themes of loss, human connection and personal growth. Suzume's journey is not just a physical one but also an emotional exploration of her unresolved feelings regarding her mother's death. The doors could be a metaphor for the lingering impact of past trauma, adding a layer of psychological depth to the dystopian adventure. The story’s paranormal elements feel very dream-like and seem to be connected to Suzume’s psyche, although it remains to be seen if this assumption is true - after all I haven’t watched the movie yet and two more volumes will still be released. The bond between Suzume and Souta also emphasises the importance of human connection in overcoming personal struggles and illustrates Suzume’s desire to feel needed and be of help. It becomes apparent that she struggles with self love and self worth and is thus quick to put her life on the line for the greater good and to save Souta. While the manga retains the film’s thematic richness, it feels as if Makoto Shinkai wanted a bit too much and added too many themes, characters and plot lines to a single story. Yes, this is only the first volume out of three, but I’m worried that the other two will be as overloaded as this one. I also want to watch the movie in order to compare it with the manga and find out if I feel the same way about the film. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c8a06081d535096c5a6e24/1db529a5-2f07-421d-b0ce-41a7bd4b45f9/The+Colossal+Worm Blog - Review: Suzume (Manga) - World Building The concept of the mysterious doors that connect to otherworldly spaces is intriguing and adds an element of suspense. Each location Suzume and Souta visit feels distinct, from quiet rural towns to bustling cities. The rural settings feel authentic and real, making me feel as if I was experiencing parts of the Japanese lifestyle and culture. 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