Reader’s Question:
I recently had the opportunity to guide a French family, and while talking with their high school daughter on the train, we ended up discussing anime. I asked her which Japanese anime she liked the most, and to my surprise, she excitedly replied, “The Promised Neverland!” She seemed quite
shy before, but her eyes lit up when she mentioned it. She explained that the story is very complex, which is what drew her in, and she praised it highly. Now, I’m really curious and want to check it out myself. Is it originally a manga? If I were to order it on Amazon, what should I start with? Could someone please give me a brief overview of the story without any spoilers? Thank you!
Discovering “The Promised Neverland”
So, the other day, I found myself in a pretty interesting conversation on a train. I was guiding this lovely French family when I struck up a chat with their high school daughter. You know how it goes—talking about the usual stuff. But then, when I asked her about anime, her face just lit up! She exclaimed, “The Promised Neverland!” with this spark of excitement that completely transformed her shy demeanor. I mean, it was like I flipped a switch! She went on to rave about how complex and gripping the story is. I could see her passion just pouring out as she described it. Honestly, I was a bit surprised to learn that something so intense could resonate with her, but that’s the beauty of anime, right? It can tap into some pretty deep themes. Now, naturally, I became super curious and decided I needed to check it out myself. I found out that “The Promised Neverland” actually started as a manga. So, if you’re thinking of diving into it, I recommend getting the complete set on Amazon. That way, you won’t have to deal with the agony of waiting for the next volume to arrive—trust me, it’s a killer feeling when you’re hooked!
A Glimpse into the Story
Without giving away too much (I promise!), the story kicks off in this seemingly idyllic orphanage where the kids are living what looks like a perfect life. They’re super close-knit, and everything seems sunshine and rainbows. But then, out of nowhere, things take a dark turn. They witness something horrifying that reveals the orphanage isn’t what it seems. This shocking moment is like the twist in a roller coaster ride—you think you know what’s coming, and then, bam, you’re upside down! From there, it evolves into this nail-biting suspense horror tale as the kids realize they need to escape. They start training in secret, all while trying to outsmart their caretaker, who’s definitely not your average “mom.” It’s intense, and even though it sounds heavy, I think that’s what makes it so compelling. Honestly, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness about diving into this world. It’s not the kind of light-hearted show that you’d binge-watch over a bag of popcorn; it’s more like a serious, thought-provoking experience. Have any of you read or watched “The Promised Neverland”? I’d love to hear your thoughts or any tips on what to look out for! Did you have a similar experience when discovering a new anime? Let’s chat about it in the comments!
