2017
WISE Score
Amazon
All the neon-soaked, ink-splatting chaos of the game, now in a book that’ll actually get your kid to put down the controller for twenty minutes.
4.8
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If your kid is deep into the Splatoon games, this manga is a total win. It’s not high literature, but it’s high-quality entertainment that validates their hobby while actually getting them to read.
It’s colorful, frantic, and surprisingly wholesome. It celebrates the idea that you don't have to be the most serious person in the room to be the most successful. If you're looking for a way to transition from screen time to 'page time' without a fight, this is your secret weapon.
Perfect for ages 7 to 12. Younger kids will dig the slapstick art, while older fans of the game will enjoy the cameos from in-game gear and locations.
It's built on a foundation of teamwork and goofy optimism. The main characters, Team Blue, are lovable underdogs who succeed because they're creative and have fun, not just because they're 'pro' players. It avoids the mean-spiritedness found in some competitive sports stories.
The Splatoon world is one of the most visually distinct and creative universes in modern media. The manga does a great job of translating the game's 'ink' mechanics into clever battle strategies and weird, funny situations that encourage kids to think outside the box.
As a book, it's inherently safer than the online game. No toxic chat or loot boxes here. The 'violence' is just neon paint. There's some classic Japanese gag humor (like characters losing their clothes in a 'poof' of ink), but it's strictly slapstick and non-sexual.
While it's mostly pure entertainment, it's a fantastic 'bridge' book for reluctant readers who are obsessed with the Nintendo games. It models persistence and shows that being 'weird' is actually a competitive advantage.
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