Summary: Yotsuba&! is a charming and funny slice-of-life manga, featuring Yotsuba, a strange and curious young girl. In this installment, Yotsuba, alongside her friends and family, immerse themselves in new hobbies, friends, and the exciting city of Tokyo. They find themselves in comedic and relatable situations that provide endless entertainment to the reader. Yotsuba explores life with a zeal for adventure and exploration, giving the viewer a refreshing and lighthearted view of the everyday. Kiyohiko Azuma’s exceptional cast of characters and charming art style will draw anyone into this story.
Opinion: Yotsuba’s most compelling aspect is its simplicity. Although the concept may seem ordinary, it is the funny and well-developed characters that breathe life into this story. Yotsuba herself provides the reader with an interesting point of view. As a 5-year-old, Yotsuba’s world is simple. This not only brings attention to the smaller things in life: making bead bracelets, doing yoga, and reading books, but allows the reader to reevaluate and enjoy these everyday simplicities. The fresh and exciting trip to Tokyo amplifies the sense of wonder in this volume. From the eyes of Yotsuba, every day is an adventure, and every day is to be enjoyed.