Princess Jellyfish 1

I discovered this delightful work through watching the (also recommended) anime first. I adored the quirky characters, the simple, yet not overly cutesy art design, and plot so much that I wanted more, so I immediately pre-ordered the first three 2-in-1 omnibus volumes (all that was then available), and I just can't wait for the next one to appear at my door. At the moment only the first 12 volumes are planned to be released in English in this omnibus volume format with the publishers, Kodansha, waiting to see what the general response is before committing beyond that. I certainly hope that the response is as positive as mine has been, to allow the series to be continued to be published in this format. It is a nicely refreshing tale of madcap, yet believable, reclusive characters with quirky obsessions. The main character who is jellyfish-mad, is simply delightful. Throw into the mix, the outgoing, driven, fashion-conscious new arrival, with a secret only the main character is aware of, to this group, and you soon get to see sparks fly. Not to mention the backdrop of romance, corporate skulduggery, property buy-out fights, and so much more going on all at once. As of now, I am awaiting delivery of the second volume, arriving in the next fortnight or so. Other reviewers comment on the height of the volume, which, yes, is taller (at about 20.8cm) than the average manga tanbokon (about 19cm). It is also deeper (14.5 vs 12.5 cm) but with 5 more (and then some, hopefully!) of the same size volume to come, this would perhaps become less of an issue to those who obsess about their shelving layouts. I've read through this volume several times now with no issues with the ink, the paper, or with the glossy cover. I heartily recommend this.

I loved the anime when I was younger.In my opinion,it's a unique plot that's hard to find in other manga.

Big fan of this manga, very sweet, probably not got kiddos, but I'm loving it so far & looking forward to reading more🪼🎐👸👑

I bought this because I enjoyed the anime series. The story is wonderfull and uplifting. It was packaged excellently. Arrived on time.

Fangirls and romance are an irresistible combination and Princess Jellyfish absolutely nails it. From the moment I was introduced to Tsukimi I knew this was a young woman I could relate to. Her and her friends the Amars are socially awkward and devote their lives to their passions in trains, manga and kimonos. They're disinterested in fashion and no real desire to fit in. So when a beautiful woman bursts into their life and shows no sign of taking the hint to leave, everything changes. Princess Jellyfish was a perfect introduction to manga. Firstly, the art is absolutely gorgeous. When I finished reading I started again so I could really appreciate it in its own right. And it was also really, really helpful that the characters were visually different. I wasn't ever wondering which character was which because they all had individual styles. The story was compelling - familiar enough because it followed the trope of the misfit, yet with a new twist. It was humorous and light hearted yet still dealt with issues such as societal expectations, politics (on an accessible level!) and grief. I'd urge anyone keen to try manga to start with Princess Jellyfish - I can't wait for volume 2 to be released in June!

Honestly don't know why so few people know about this series, it's sweet, it's fun, art is great and it's just a plain nice read. Also, jellyfish are awesome.

I really like Princess Jellyfish. The story is really enter and the characters are great. The quality of the Manga is great.

In diesem Manga geht es um ein Mädchen, dass ein Otaku-Leben führt und einen crossdresser trifft. Darauf entwickelt sich eine zunächst freundschaftliche Beziehung. Ich finde die Story zuckersüß! Der Zeichenstil ist für mich sehr angenehm und der Band ist etwa doppelt so dick wie ein normaler Manga. Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit dem Manga und freue mich sehr darauf die Story weiter zu lesen!

Product arrived on time and as described.

Very happy with this release. I was a bit nervous about the Kodansha translation, as I didn't care for their translation of Sailor Moon, but this one is well done! There are a few things I don't care for (such as using honorifics) but the translation notes were very useful and helped put into context some of the puns and references. The printing is lovely! I look forward to the rest of the releases! As for the series itself, it is phenomenal. A great, quirky, slice-of-llife. It is interesting for me as I can relate to both the nerdy Tsukimi and the fashionable Kuranosuke. It is a funny and sweet series that I highly recommend!

I've been a fan of Princess Jellyfish ever since watching the anime several years ago, and I always hoped the manga would be published in English. And lo and behold, now Kodansha is finally making that dream a reality! The volume itself is a 2-in-1 omnibus, clocking in at close to 400 pages, which makes it a great deal for the price. In addition to page count, the volume is also slightly larger than regular-sized manga (see my comparison photo with a volume of Sailor Moon). The design is cute and eye-catching, and there are several color pages inside as well. The paper quality is about the same as regular manga, and the translation is well-done. There are also a few pages of translation notes at the end, which are very helpful (I always appreciate it when publishers take the time to add such notes). Overall, a fantastic product! As for the story, I have always loved Princess Jellyfish for its clever humor and relatable characters (I personally can relate quite well to a bunch of nerdy girls with little to no social skills!) The humor is probably my favorite of any manga I've ever read. If you're unsure about whether you'd like the manga, I suggest watching an episode or two of the anime--if you like that, then you'll definitely love the manga. For those on the fence about buying this volume, I would recommend that you please do! Kodansha has licensed the first 12 volumes of the manga (to be published in 6 omnibus volumes), and they have stated that they will decide whether or not to publish the rest of the volumes after that based on sales figures. So if you don't support the series now, we might not get all the volumes! Show Princess Jellyfish the love it deserves!