All My Darling Daughters (manga)
Encyclopedia
is a one-shot Japanese manga
written and illustrated by Fumi Yoshinaga
. It is published by Hakusensha.
It is licensed and published in North America by Viz Media
on 19 January 2010. It is licensed in French by Casterman
and in Traditional Chinese by Sharp Point Press
.
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M. Natali, for BDGest, says that the manga "shows the evolution of the ideals of young girls of today". M. Natali felt the closeup pictures were effective in showing attitudes and emotions, but regretted the at times over-long dialogues. The reviewer for Manga News said described the story as "sweet and poignant", but not weepy, as there was humour.
Deb Aoki, writing for About.com
, says that "we see the life-changing decisions and the complexities of love and family relationships in modern Japan, as only Fumi Yoshinaga (creator of Ooku and Antique Bakery) can tell them".
Shaenon Garrity, writing for The Comics Journal
, describes the manga as "three generations of mothers and daughters screwing each other up in new and creative ways", and notes that "what goes on between the ears is much wilder, woolier, and scarier than what goes on between the legs". Marissa Sammy, writing for Sequential Tart, felt the manga was "a hard book to get through, in a way", describing the manga as being in a "bruised space, where there are no quick and easy answers but instead the love and frustration and responsibility of real life and real relationships". Holly Ellingwood sums up the manga by saying that it's "five moving tales of the relationships of mothers, daughters, and the love that exists between them." Leroy Douresseaux felt that it sometimes felt like a soap opera
but that Yoshinaga's insight made the manga "worth reading". Johanna Draper Carlson felt it was "unusual to see family and relationship conflicts of this type in comics, especially portrayed in such a raw fashion with such insight". Michelle Smith describes Yoshinaga's story as "thoughtful, integrated", and noted Yoshinaga's use of closeups to convey emotion.
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
written and illustrated by Fumi Yoshinaga
Fumi Yoshinaga
is a Japanese manga artist known for her shōjo and shōnen-ai works.-Personal:Fumi Yoshinaga was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1971. She attended the prestigious Keio University in Tokyo....
. It is published by Hakusensha.
It is licensed and published in North America by Viz Media
VIZ Media
VIZ Media, LLC, headquartered in San Francisco, is an anime, manga, and Japanese entertainment company. It was founded in 1986 as VIZ LLC. In 2005, VIZ LLC and ShoPro Entertainment merged to form the current VIZ Media LLC, which is jointly owned by Japanese publishers Shogakukan and Shueisha, and...
on 19 January 2010. It is licensed in French by Casterman
Casterman
Casterman is a publisher of Franco-Belgian comics, specializing in comic books and children's literature. The company is based in Tournai, Belgium.Founded in 1780, Casterman was originally a printing company and publishing house...
and in Traditional Chinese by Sharp Point Press
Sharp Point Press
Sharp Point Press is a Taiwanese publisher of manga and music. It was founded in June 1982.-History:*1982 - Company established. Mainly publishes military and models related books.*1985 - Started publishing annual Zodiac fortune telling handbook....
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Reception
All My Darling Daughters was a Jury Recommended Work in the 2004 Japan Media Arts FestivalJapan Media Arts Festival
The Japan Media Arts Festival is an annual festival held by Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs since 1997. The festival for a nominal year was usually held during February or March next year, rather than at the end of the nominal year. For instance, the 2010 Japan Media Arts Festival, where...
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M. Natali, for BDGest, says that the manga "shows the evolution of the ideals of young girls of today". M. Natali felt the closeup pictures were effective in showing attitudes and emotions, but regretted the at times over-long dialogues. The reviewer for Manga News said described the story as "sweet and poignant", but not weepy, as there was humour.
Deb Aoki, writing for About.com
About.com
About.com is an online source for original information and advice. It is written in English, and is aimed primarily at North Americans. It is owned by The New York Times Company....
, says that "we see the life-changing decisions and the complexities of love and family relationships in modern Japan, as only Fumi Yoshinaga (creator of Ooku and Antique Bakery) can tell them".
Shaenon Garrity, writing for The Comics Journal
The Comics Journal
The Comics Journal, often abbreviated TCJ, is an American magazine of news and criticism pertaining to comic books, comic strips and graphic novels...
, describes the manga as "three generations of mothers and daughters screwing each other up in new and creative ways", and notes that "what goes on between the ears is much wilder, woolier, and scarier than what goes on between the legs". Marissa Sammy, writing for Sequential Tart, felt the manga was "a hard book to get through, in a way", describing the manga as being in a "bruised space, where there are no quick and easy answers but instead the love and frustration and responsibility of real life and real relationships". Holly Ellingwood sums up the manga by saying that it's "five moving tales of the relationships of mothers, daughters, and the love that exists between them." Leroy Douresseaux felt that it sometimes felt like a soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
but that Yoshinaga's insight made the manga "worth reading". Johanna Draper Carlson felt it was "unusual to see family and relationship conflicts of this type in comics, especially portrayed in such a raw fashion with such insight". Michelle Smith describes Yoshinaga's story as "thoughtful, integrated", and noted Yoshinaga's use of closeups to convey emotion.