Ponkotsu Ponko

Very good manga with good story and easy to reading. I enjooyed the adventure of Ponko, it's about how she become more human as character and ended with people as part of them. The story is humoristic with moments of drama, loneliness and nostalgia. Could have more chapters about Genji's kids families and contacts between them. For slice of life manga 79 chapters are not much. The art is very good, even if there were changes, I haven't noticed them. There are many pages with only art and for sure speed up reading of the chapters. Maybe for that it was light for reading compared tothe previous mangas I've read.

In my opinion, one possible mark of a truly great comedy is when it manages to interweave poignant moments within, tugging on the heartstrings without delivering tonal whiplash. To that end (and many others), Ponkotsu Ponko is a fantastic manga. The comedic elements are never far away and land practically every single time. There exists a wide array of interesting side characters, all bringing something to the table with their banter and quirky personalities. The dynamic between Yoshioka Sr. and Ponko is incredibly sweet, even if the former often refuses to respond with much beyond irritation or indifference. Coupled with the close-knit small town they live in,the resulting feel is very warm and homely. As far as the story goes, it's extremely simple and makes for an easy to read - I finished all 79 chapters in a few days at most. No complaints about the artwork; crisp and high quality throughout. Ponkotsu Ponko is a heartwarming, comfy story about the importance of family and forming human connections - one so genuine in its ability to please the reader, that I'd heartily recommend it to just about anyone. Plot: 7 Characters: 8 Art: 8 Enjoyment: 9

What gives a being value? Is it simply usefulness? Ponku is certainly trying very hard to be useful, and wears a brave face, comforting herself with the knowledge that, if she is melted into scrap metal for 500-yen coins, at least that's a way to be useful to people. It will take her a while to realize that what really needs isn't so much to be useful itself, but home, community, belonging, and affection. In the meantime, she is going to be a ridiculous goofball and smile widely as she trips over her own head, which keeps falling off on a regular basis.