Book Review: Star Wars: The Mandalorian: The Manga Vol.1 by Yusuke Osawa

Star Wars: The Mandalorian: The Manga Volume 1 adapted by Yusuke Osawa based on the series created by Jon Favreau

This manga faithfully reproduces the first couple of episode of The Mandalorian, a Star Wars series that manages to have almost nothing to do with the Skywalker saga (no small accomplishment) and develops a new and interesting mythology within the Star Wars universe. The graphic novel's style is mostly faithful to the television series, with occasional bits of manga-style thrown in.

Unfortunately, this manga is like many other manga, i.e. it is an almost literal translation of the source material. I've read a few manga that were exactly the same as the anime series they were based on (or on which they were based). Consequently, I felt that either reading the manga or watching the anime was sufficient to get what the narrative offered. Having watched the first series of The Mandalorian three times (it is that good), I don't feel any need to keep reading this manga adaptation.

Mildly recommended--if you've seen the series, you've seen all the best bits. But the series is excellent, so if you haven't, the manga is sure to entertain.