銀の匙 Silver Spoon 8 ホルスタイン部タオルつき特別版 [Gin no Saji Silver Spoon 8]

銀の匙 Silver Spoon [Gin no Saji Silver Spoon] #8

by Hiromu Arakawa, 荒川弘

酪農青春グラフィティ特製タオルつき特別版

アニメ化決定の『銀の匙 Silver Spoon』最新刊に、今治製の特製ホルスタイン部タオルを付けた特別版!!
なんだかんだキツイけど
酪農って楽しい!
農業って案外いいかもしれない!
そう思っていた…
でも、現実は素敵なことばかりじゃない。
苦しくて悔しくてどうにもならないこともある。
夢が散っていく瞬間を目の当たりにしたとき、
それでも強くありたい。
そう思えるだろうか…
7月よりアニメ放送開始の酪農青春グラフィティ!
右往左往する八軒の明日は、どっちだ!?

Genres: Manga, Slice Of Life, Comics, Fiction, Young Adult, Graphic Novels, Shonen

186 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2013

About the author

Hiromu Arakawa (author: 荒川弘) is a Japanese manga artist, best known for Fullmetal Alchemist (鋼の錬金術師 Hagane no renkinjutsushi).
Her real name is Hiromi Arakawa (荒川弘美).

Arakawa was born and raised on a dairy farm in Hokkaidō.
She thought of being a manga artist since she was little. After graduating high school, she took oil painting classes while working on her family's farm. During that time, she also created dōjinshi manga with her friends and drew yonkoma for a magazine. After eight years she moved to Tōkyō and started out as assistant writer for Hiroyuki Etō.
Her debut as manga artist is in 1999 with STRAY DOG. In 2001 she started working on her famous and award winning series Fullmetal Alchemist, that soon gets a successful anime adaptation.
Other works include Silver Spoon (銀の匙 Silver Spoon, Gin no saji Silver Spoon).

Reviews

[Rod Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

A strong volume in one of my favorite current series right now.

Yet another harsh reality of the agricultural life slaps our hero in the face as he finds out a classmate’s farm is declaring bankruptcy. This impels him to urge another classmate to let her family know her dream is different from their plan for her to take over the family farm.

Educational bits are still tucked in around the edges of this increasingly dramatic series.

[Jmay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Educational in terms of agriculture, economics, and emotional strength! Love this series. This one had a major gut punch. Big character development ahead for Mikage methinks.

[The Book Dragon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume is heartbreaking. It accurately shows the reality most farmers face and why farming itself is such a hard job. It requires a lot of work and even then it might not work out. It's not exactly considered a safe career and I'll even admit that when I said I wanted to be a farmer, my parents told me no. I was gonna go to school and go to college and get a good high paying job with low risk. It's a smart move, but you have to make the choice.

Also we get to see how to make cheese!

This series has 15 volumes.

[Sesana · Rating 3 out of 5]

An unexpectedly bittersweet volume. Despite being kind of a silly book overall, it's never shied away from the sometimes harsh realities of farming, and here it goes all out by having a classmate's family lose their farm. The students' feelings of helplessness and anxieties about their own futures are surprisingly realistic in a genre that might have instead had a heartwarming last-minute save.

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hachiken is getting a crash course in the tricky balancing act of farm life finances as Komaba's family goes bankrupt and Komaba has to drop out of school. Hachiken desperately wants to do something, but everyone says there's nothing that can be done at this point. He finally realizes that the most important thing he can do is be there for Komaba and Mikage (her family signed papers as Komaba's family's guarantors so their finances aren't great at the moment either).

This is a more serious book in the series, but it stands out for displaying what a good heart Hachiken has. It also sheds light on the tightrope of financial security farming families constantly walk. Hachiken's one of the few willing to be there for his friends, to step into the pain with them, and that takes a lot of guts. There are still some funny moments, like how Mikage's family vacillates between trying to claim him as a son-in-law and Mikage's dad shouting death threats at Hachiken if he so much as looks at Mikage wrong. And there are big growth moments for Mikage and Hachiken. It's a good addition to the series, just don't go in expecting a lighthearted story.

Notes on content: Hachiken's righteous indignation overflows in a verbal tirade at one point that includes several swear words. Probably 5-7 total. No sexual content. No violence.

[J · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Tale of Winter arc starts out very dreary with the bankruptcy of Komaba Ranch. Hachiken’s classmate, Komaba Ichirou has to discard his baseball dreams and make a tough decision to help his family reconcile their debt. This is a very emotionally heavy volume to read, but it certainly spotlights the difficulties running a family business and, in particular, the complexities and interconnectedness of neighboring, supportive farms. Fortunately, we do get a hopeful ending. And, there is some progress in the Hachiken and Mikage budding romance! Character illustrations and expressions are the essential component in this more subdued collection of chapters, and they are adroitly drawn by Hiromu Arakawa sensei and her capable assistants. Even when it breaks your heart, this series makes you smile.

[Mauri · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Revitalized my interest in the series when I first read it 6 years ago in Japanese. It's been fun following Hachiken around as he learns about modern agriculture and horseback-riding, but this volume is where the rubber meets the road: Hachiken realizes that a lot of his classmates (Icchan in particular) are dealing with pretty serious family financial situations, and that his crush, Mikage, has been suppressing her own dreams out of familial duty. His decision to make Mikage's dream come true is the impetus for the next part of the plot and I'm looking forward both it and Hachiken's discovery of his own possible future path.

[Kailey (Luminous Libro) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hachiken is drafted to help Sensei make some cheese wheels, and they all learn about the arduous and careful process of making cheese. His friends reveal that their families' farms are in debt, and Hachiken worries because he has no way to help them. He tries to support them and encourage them by just being there for them, even though he can't do anything to save their farms.

This was an emotional volume, as Hachiken starts to feel more confident about showing his true feelings to his friends, and they in turn allow themselves to be more vulnerable with him. I just love all the strong friendships and little flirtations that are developing more and more!

[-moonprismpower- · Rating 5 out of 5]

Watching your friend’s dreams die is just so heartbreaking. But it’s even worse, why they won’t let you console them. Everything going on with Komaba, just really hurt. I really like his character and just want the best for him. I hope baseball isn’t over forever for him…

I LOVED that Hachiken was there with Aki at the Mikage family meeting. And he gave her that gentle push to speak her mind finally!!!! Omg that meeting went differently than I thought it would!!! In a good way! I needed a friend like Hachiken when I was younger. I kept everything to myself and suffered in silence like Aki.

Why do I feel like Hachiken would be a good sensei??? Hmmm he doesn’t have a dream just yet soooo…

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I personally prefer the volumes where Hachiken (and friends) have to confront the harsh, bitter truths of life. Komaba having to leave school and get a job and grow up really fast even though he'd probably rather be playing baseball and be with his friends feels like a more realistic scenario than what other teens in other manga series have to face. And in all this, Hachiken sees that his dilemma of not knowing what to do with his future seem to be "#privileged people problems."

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great installment in this series! I like how we are seeing both Haichiken & Mikage are coming more into their own and feeling more confident to stand on their own two feet.

So much to learn about farming--the joys, the heartbreaks, and everything in between!

Content Notes:

Swearing/Profanity: 2 dammits, 1 bullshit, 1 bastard, 1 hell

Sex/sexual references: None

Religious elements: None

LGBTQ + rep: Not specified

[Miguel Esteban · Rating 4 out of 5]

Este tomo es definitivamente superior a los anteriores. Por fin todos los temas que se han ido estableciendo llegan a un punto álgido. Comienza a haber consecuencias serias y acontecimientos muy agridulces. Ojalá Goodreads dejara poner cuatro estrellas y media.

Hasta aquí llega el penúltimo capitulo del anime, y me sorprendió lo bien que está adaptado, incluso mejorando algunas cosas. Aunque hay bastantes cosas cortadas la historia se mantiene muy bien.

Amo esta historia!!!

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hachiken goes with Mikage to support Komaba when his family farm goes under.

There are some pretty deep emotions in this volume. Hachiken is really punched in the gut by the (sometimes sad) reality of farming. The author continues to amaze me with how real the characters in this story seem.

And the students also make cheese!

[fooleveunder · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love how the story conveys the importance of being true to yourself and your family amidst family pressure. Everyone needs someone like Hachiken! Also, if we are always looking for similarities between two different things, the new one can be more easily understood. Hachiken's personality is evolving as he learns to prioritize and politely decline some favors.

[Anthony Wendel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really touches the feels. Change is a nature part of life but for Hachiken he thought it would happen after high school was over and his friends would graduate together. This volume makes it apparent we cannot plan for all the twists and turns of life. The drama is intense and it truly tugs on the heartstrings and reminds you author is an incredible storyteller.

[Child960801 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one was rather sad. Komaba drops out of school to start working as his family farm shuts down from too much debt and their stock and assets are sold off. Hachiken feels terrible about this, but has to finally admit there is nothing he can do to help Komaba. However, he fights hard for Aki so that she can have the future that she wants and not just go along with what is expected of her.

[Vesper · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tre stelle e ½

[Kendra · Rating 5 out of 5]

;_;

[haven ⋄ f (hiatus) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is really honest with how debt works. It was really interesting seeing the coping from all the different characters. Love the step up in the relationship and the humor, of course.

[Trinh · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

[Joshua · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don't want to say too much in case I spoil it, but I really like this manga.

[scarlettraces · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mainlining.

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much character development in this one!!!!! Ack!!!

[Kurtis Burkhardt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty great agriculture and farming manga, great art and really good story!😁👌❤️

[Shane · Rating 5 out of 5]

this one pulled on the heart strings ngl

[Johanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was surprised by how downbeat this volume was, but that's realistic when it comes to farm business. I appreciated how bittersweet this was, but I was glad I had more volumes to keep reading.

[Amacina · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

[Nattapan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heavy-hearted but realistic.

[Lesangdeslivres · Rating 4 out of 5]

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La couverture est jolie mais très stricte. Les couleurs sont bien choisies et rendent les images agréables à voir.

Dans ce tome, nous sommes confrontés aux problèmes des agriculteurs. Nous voyions qu’ils sont obligés d’emprunter pour pouvoir travailler dans leurs exploitations. Ce qui est bien, c’est que nous voyions que même au Japon, ils ont les mêmes soucis que chez nous au niveau de l’agriculture.
Nous retrouvons également Yûgo, tout aussi drôle, mais nous le trouvons beaucoup plus mature que dans les tomes précédents. Nous le trouvons fort et courageux. Nous ne sommes pas les seuls à trouver des changements chez lui, d’autres personnages de l’histoire s’en aperçoivent également. Nous sommes très touchés de voir à quel point il s’investit dans tout et à quel point c’est une personne aussi humaine. Il est très attentionné auprès de ses camarades de l’école d’Ohezo.
Nous sentons des sentiments enfin se dévoiler, mais étant toujours aussi timides et pudiques.
Nous nous sentons désabusés quand nous voyions ce qu’il se passe dans une ferme et nous sommes très tristes de la finalité de la chose.
À la fin, nos sentiments sont mitigés, entre la joie et la tristesse. Nous sommes heureux de voir qu’enfin un personnage ose dire ce qu’il pense et faire ce qu’il a envie de faire, mais nous sommes tristes quand nous voyions que ce ne sera pas sans conséquence. Rien que pour ça, nous avons très envie de continuer cette saga.


Est-ce que j’ai aimé ce livre ?


J’ai beaucoup apprécié ce manga. Les jeunes sont pour la plus part devenus assez mature et c’est ce que j’ai beaucoup aimé, car nous les voyions grandir au fur et à mesure que nous lisons les tomes.
J’ai vraiment hâte de lire la suite.