Bound To Stay Bound

Booklist - 10/15/2024 The manga adaptation of Shinkai's film of the same name tells the story of the balancing act of nature and humanity in a race against time. When Suzume encounters Souta, he is looking for a door among ruins. After directing him to an abandoned resort, she thinks better of it and follows him, only to uncover a gateway to another world. Having accidentally freed a spirit, Daijin, whose purpose is to maintain balance, Suzume must help Souta track down the cat-shaped being and try to keep other doors from opening and disasters from unfolding—all while Souta is trapped in the form of Suzume’s childhood chair. As an adaptation of the film, this manga is mostly shot for shot, which sometimes makes the comparison feel a bit weak. Shinkai's films are gorgeously animated, and this adaptation has a slightly rough style that sometimes feels like concept work. Still, it's a faithful adaptation, and fans of the original film may enjoy reading through the story again at their own pace. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.