I honestly love anything Sanrio so when I saw this graphic novel of Gudetama I knew I had to pick it up. The story itself is all about how be more mindful in your everyday life. I think it is really interesting to teach such a complex topic using a character like Gudetama,. It makes the concept approachable for all ages. This was exactly what I needed because I'm the kind of person that's always worried about the past and the future. I forget to exist in the now. I think this would be a cute gift to give a child because the content in the book is really approachable because you are experiencing it with Gudetama. Overall, I really enjoyed it! Check it out when it comes out because it's definitely worth it.

I loved reading this. It was really cute and sweet. The cover was gorgeous and that really attracted me to read this book.

The message of the book is also really sweet. I think it's something kids and you g adults could really use, and could actually benefit from.

It was short, breezy and easy to read. Despite being only 48 pages longs this book holds alot of weight with it's meaning.

The critique i have is about the format of the book. It felt a little too chaotic. Even though the colours were perfect, and fit the themes of the book so well, the pages felt a little all over the place. Their were a little too many panels on one pages, which took away from the overall experience

‘Gudetama: Mindfulness for the Lazy’ is a cheery comic about living a more positive and intentional life, to counter the anxieties of day-to-day stress. The art is bright and joyful, and takes the reader into a lively world akin to a town in a children’s cartoon. Led by Gudetama and Nisetama, the reader meets a cast of characters, each coping with some stressful aspect of modern life. Gudetama and Nisetama offer advice on dealing with being overworked, feeling disconnected while living in a city, and being affected by negativity online.

A lot of the tips offered are easy to implement. However, the main approach seems to be to add practices to already busy lives, rather than tackling anxiety by stepping back and simplifying our way of being. Despite the intentional contrast of Gudetama and Nisetama, there is no subjectivity in the advice offered. The tone borders on preachy, and could benefit greatly by channeling its lead character’s methods of coping. Gudetama’s advice to step back and take a nap is treated as a punchline, while it is taken for granted that adding seven or eight practices to an already busy life is the right way to be mindful. The message of this book is positive, and the art and characters are wonderful - however, there is definitely a lack of Gudetama’s wisdom for dealing with a too-busy world.

This has to be one of the cutest books with life lessons in educating people about empathy/sympathy, personal space, and when to stop and think, among a few other subjects. With a cute illustration of Gudetama and all the other characters it was a nice read. Thank you for letting us read this!

Quick read full of leasons about life and social situations like working anxiety, personal space, sympathy/empathy, being organized.. Well, I'm not the audience for this, but I believe that'd be a great gift to kids not older than 10 yrs. Anyway I love gudatema as a character so it was cute even though the story did nothing for me. The art style is exacly like the youtube videos so is great and "familiar"!

4/5 :)

“I like that napping is a form of self-care. I will continue to do so… silently… and without interruption... alone.”

This book was literally meant for me! Gudetama and laziness? Yes please! The artwork was very cute and the mindfulness lessons were entertaining and educational. It's really cute but kind of feel like it's for a younger audience. While it’s educational, the lessons didn’t go as deep as I would've liked them to. Overall, a fast and cute read. Would recommend to people who enjoy a short comic, especially those who love Gudetama!

I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and this has in no way affected my review.

DNF at pg. 20.

I picked this one up because someone I follow on social media that I really like loves Gudetama and I thought I'd check it out to see what this lil egg is all about. It was just okay at the start but as it went on, I thought it started to stray from its' main purpose of "mindfulness" to random inserts with the shoulder angel and devil that had nothing to do with mindfulness. This and the fact that I wasn't really interested almost halfway through the book led me to DNF it because why waste time on books you aren't enjoying?

It's cute and the messages within the panel are positive. I don't know Gudetama so potentially the joy of the fandom is lost on me. I think for younger readers this is nice.

Anything titled as “for the lazy” is what I want.

Lighthearted yet definitely information to follow, mindfulness for the lazy is presented with helpful tips in a non-condescending way. Only with apathy and the strength one small egg can muster.

I’d love to read all the Gudetama books and hope they provide the same gorgeously bright colours and good vibes as this.

Gudetma is popular and likewise this is a fun comic book on being kind, decent and havin some basic mindfulness in our lives.

This book was an absolutely wonderful read! I’ve always found gudetama an adorable character but I’ve never read a comic based around them!! This was actually a really nice form of self help book, it gives you tips and examples of how you can be mindful of others and yourself!! Once thing I noted was the use of ‘they/them’ pronouns which I though was lovely, this book is for everyone and it was a lovely read to start my morning with!!

I will definitely check out more work by Wook-Jin Clark, the art style and the lines were so clean it was very pleasing to read!! Highly recommend

If the chance to read a comic inspired by the worldwide hit Sanrio character—and animated star—presents itself, don’t overthink the answer, just say: Gudetama? Yes, please!

The cutest, laziest egg ever is ready to teach you how to be more mindful, empathize with others, and learn to be selfless. How many struggle every day and feel overwhelmed? This comic shows real life situations and offers you guidance on how to face them to reach a healthy state of mind and, in the process, be a better person. How? For instance, it’s important to listen to others—but also yourself—and understand their feelings. Be yourself, live in the present, and treat others like you wanna be treated. Indeed, through colourful and humorous sequences, you actually learn important lessons and useful things you can do to alleviate your anxiety. Don’t we all need that?

A recommended read that puts a smile on your face while giving you some strong, good advice. The struggle is real, but the journey to find mindfulness is quite enjoyable with Gudetama!

Okay so to start this off I only knew Gudetama from various things I've seen online or on merchandise. I always thought the cute little egg was adorable which was what made me want to read this.

This is just a fun book.

It's part comedic and part self help but in the guise of a cute little egg. Honestly I think this is an all ages graphic novel which is why it can come off as a little childish at times which is the only reason for the four stars instead of five. The pages all in all are full of ways to be a better person and at first didn't really speak to me immediately but by the end I felt just happy.

Pick this up if you're looking for a fun time no matter what age you are.

Trust me.

I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

▪︎I fell in love with this utterly cute little egg back when I was subbed to Ipsy glam bag and one of the bags featured him! I fell into the rabbit hole of all things Gudetama!

What a fun and adorable comic! If you're a fan of Sanrio and have not yet been introduced to this lil' guy well now you have!

I was in a bit of a book slump, everything I picked up was placed right back down, several times. I listened to a touching memoir and needed something fun afterwards. This did just the trick! This comic is aimed for children but come on now, a lazy stinkin' cute egg will brighten up anyone's day! Eggcellent! 😄

Thank you Netgalley and publisher for my e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Lovely comic! I love Gudetama so I had to check this one out.

A good introduction to mindfulness, though not in-depth (which I didn’t expect it to) but it covered the basics and just gave general, helpful tips and steps towards becoming more mindful.

Super cute so I’d love to check out the other Gudetama comic about adulting!

With the topic of: Mindfulness receiving a lot of attention in our times, I was curious to see how this graphic novel approaches it in a way to make it more accessible for a younger audience.

While the book touches the core themes:
- Understanding that everyone makes mistakes
- To think before saying something
- Not being quick to judge
- Forgiving as we can
- But, not having to forgive everybody and to be OK with this

... with well-chosen examples taken from daily life, I wish the graphics were somewhat more on the "lovely" side, although this is just personal preference.

All-in-all a nice way to explain how to go through life with a mindful and conscious mind.

I wasn't sure what to expect from Gudetama: Mindfulness for the Lazy. Would it be tongue-in-cheek and sarcastic, like Hyperbole and a Half, or would it be more serious?

What it turned out to be is a very basic introduction to mindfulness and empathy. The concepts were so simplified that the book seems better suited to children. As an adult, I didn't find much to learn or enjoy. At times it made it look too easy to achieve what it suggested as a solution. Some story arcs were too weird (like the grumpy guy who suddenly turned into a social butterfly). Overall, it was just too earnest. I expected it to be more funny.

This might be a good introduction for kids but too simple for adults.

This. Was. Adorable! I loved the title, the illustrations, and the teachings. Not only were the characters creative & well-drawn to paint an accurate picture of moods and emotions, but the messages in the book were clear. As an adult in my mid-twenties, I wish something like this would’ve been available and popular as a young adult (pre-teen/early teen years) to people close to my age. This is a wonderful illustrated guide that explains your emotions are valid, and how you should frame situations differently/how the other party may be viewing them. Truly, more people need to learn these lessons earlier in their lives and more books like these need to be shared! Even as a adult, I took much away from these little illustrated lessons.

The title & the main character drew me in the most and I was very happy with this read. I hope to see more of Gudetama in the future!

Gudetama is such an adorable being. This graphic novel is the perfect pick-me-up read. It’s a beautifully illustrated feel good story about self love and being the best person you can be. Highly recommend. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher/author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

I want to buy this book for all the mindfulness skeptics in my life. The illustrations are engaging and the examples of mindfulness are funny and relatable, rather than intellectual and overwhelming. A great graphic novel to introduce anyone to the idea of mindfulness. A great resource for teens, teachers, and counselors!