It's a very adorable slice of life manga set in highschool, about two neurodivergent boy becoming friends. It's doing a very nice job at making them relatable and vulnerable. The art-style was not really to my liking at first but I quickly adjusted to it, and I found the manga enjoyable overall.

Thank you Kodansha Comics and NetGalley for this ARC!

So adorable. Two unlikely high schoolers who become friends.
Kobayahi feels like the stupid one who doesn't get anything and doesn't ask people for help until he meets Keisuke, the new student transfer who changes the way Kobayashi thinks and does things, and vice versa.
Keisuke loves space and astronomy, and I love it too... can't wait for the next volume!
This manga shows the importance of owning up to the mistakes we make and learning from them.
Thanks to Netgalley and Kodansha Comics for this awesome manga!

3.75 stars

‘Spacewalking with You’ was my first manga! I thought the translation was well-done and appreciated the footnotes.

Perhaps a spoiler, but I did think part of this would take place in space.

The story was not quite as whimsical as I had expected, but I found it to be meaningful. I do look forward to seeing where this story goes.

Thank you to Inuhiko Doronoda and Kodansha Comics for granting me an eARC through NetGalley.

Though it is hard to watch the main characters go through their struggles its heartwarming to see them get to the other side of them, learn from them and each other.

A beautiful, heartfelt collection of stories showcasing the beginning of a friendship between an unlikely duo. The main characters are both neurodivergent (though in different ways), and while watching their struggles was painful, seeing how they help each other overcome obstacles and grow was heartwarming.

I read this in one sitting and cannot wait for the next volume. 5/5, an immediate recommendation to everyone.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kodansha for the ARC!

A refreshing and heartwarming look at how neurodivergence makes us different but also similar.

Koba and Uno are the most unlikely friends but they just work. Koba helps Uno in social situations. Uno helps Koba realize with a little routine, he can be more than he is now.

Absolutely just a warm hun of a manga.

Super cute friendship story for neurodivergent + anxious people. I really enjoyed this. Recommended for fans of Komi Can’t Communicate.

I didn't know what to expect, but I really liked it! It's amazing that this is Inuhiko Doronoda's first manga.

Both winner of the Manga Taishō 2024 award and top 1 in the Kono manga ga sugoi: 2025 selection in the category aimed at a male audience, that was already a guarantee of quality!

I loved the relationship between Uno and Yamato and the way they support and understand each other in their own ways, with their differences. It's not mentioned in Volume 1, but Uno is clearly neuroatypical or on the autistic spectrum.
Neurodivergence is dealt with intelligently and without unrealistic or disrespectful clichés.
It's really adorable, heartwarming and human. I want more of their adventures!

Spacewalking With You is a feel-good slice of life that brings a breath of fresh air to the manga landscape!

I loved this so much! I'm neurodivergent myself and I saw myself so much in these characters, which is something that doesn't usually happen in mangas, because the representation tends to be a bit off most of the time... So glad that in this manga the representation was exactly what I was hoping it would be!
It felt so real and authentic, it actually made me tear up at one point...

Can't wait to read more volumes of this! And if there is a physical release of this series in English, I'll definitely buy it! I need a manga series with good neurodivergent representation in my personal library!

A story centering one two highly different characters that find common ground. While they are very different and have very different styles of communicating they try and understand one another without asking the other to change. A wholesome story on friendship and understanding. Love it and can’t wait for the next one.

"When I don't understand something, it feels like I'm floating in space."

Spacewalking with You feels like an absolute breath of fresh air in the shounen world. It showcases neurodivergent characters in a way I've never seen before in the manga medium. A lot of care has gone into the creation of this story. There were multiple times where I teared up, not only because of the characters themselves, but also the way Doronoda accurately portrays what it feels like to feel like an outsider, different from everyone else.

"... sometimes people just need a little something extra... ...so they can live like everyone else."

At its core this manga is a beautiful coming of age story. The art style is somewhat rudimentary, but overall Spacewalking with You has a lot of heart. This manga will appeal to readers who love rich slice-of-life stories with a good dose of comedy. Doronoda has created something truly special with this first volume and I'm excited to see where it leads.

Vey heartwarming! It's nice to see the characters growth and bond! This is what friendship should be!

Space Walking with You is a character focused Manga about coming of age with Neurodiversity and how to navigate life while affected by it. The story follows Kobayashi, a student commonly seen as a deliqiuent who struggles with doing both school work and jobs correctly and Uno, a transfer student strongly implied to be autistic. Uno struggles with social communication as well as sensory overload and relies heavily on a notebook with instructions to guide him through the day.

We follow both of them as they become unlikely friends and help each other find both comfort and accomodations.

The ND representation in this is very accurate and well researched. In Manga and Anime it often tends to only be played for laughs, but here it feels genuine and educational. The dialouge in the first few chapters can sometimes feel a little unnatural as the characters essentially explain exactly what they struggle with and how they feel, but I think it is something that will be very comforting to especially younger, undiagnosed neurodivergent audiences that also feel like they don't fit in.

”Can a dot really turn out to be more than just a dot?”

Kobayashi sleeps through most of school and constantly gets fired for his supposed incompetence. Uno is a new student at Kobayashi’s school. He seems too eager, too loud, and needs a lot of structure. These two unlikely characters develop an unlikely and sweet friendship..

We are all our own worst enemies in a never-ending battle with our own brains. Sometimes we just need someone to take the time to understand us and our various quirks. Obviously, this one kind of hit me right in the feels. It was very sweet and is worth the read.

#ThxNetGalley #InuhikoDoronoda #SpaceWalkingWithYou

A heartwarming story about Kobashi and Uno, two high school students in Japan. Kobayashi feels aimless and like he's floating through life making mistakes after mistake. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to get it right bringing him feelings of inadequacy and shame.

This changes when a new student transfers to his class. Through his interactions with Uno and Uno's sister, Kobayashi realises that maybe there isn't anything wrong with him. They develop a friendship in which they learn from eachother: Kobayashi how to write down his needs and make a plan for sitiations. And Uno receives help from Kobayashi where socialising with peers is concerned. The story is incredibly sweet and at times it brought tears to my eyes. The story beautifully depicts some of the struggles that Neurodivergent people might face and how patience, kindness and acknowledgement of their needs can go a long way.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kodansha Comics, and Inuhiko Doronoda for the opportunity to read this manga in exchange for an honest review.

I loved everything about this story! It follows Kobayashi, a high school student at an all-boys school who is seen as a soon-to-be high school drop out. He doesn't really pay attention in class and he struggles even with simple tasks at his job. When a new student comes in, Uno, he learns that everyone is unique. Uno uses a notebook to help him maintain control of his life when things around him affect him, such as yelling, loud noises, or large crowds. Kobayashi is inspired by the way Uno lives life, kind of like walking through space, the tether to himself being his notebook. Kobayashi starts taking notes and keeping his own notebook, taking a different approach to learning.

Together, the two join an astronomy club, where they meet the club president, who also has his own unique approach to learning and life. Together they all learn from each other and aim to make their lives feel like a walk through space.

I love the themes of individuality and uniqueness in this manga. I really appreciate the subtle ways it emphasizes different ways people learn, without actually mentioning any types of disabilities. It is an eye-opening way to see how different people all have different lives, and thus different ways to how they see the world, and that there is something to learn from other's viewpoints.

A truly must-read manga!

What a sweet manga! It was incredibly easy to read and carried a heartfelt message throughout. I’m excited to continue with the series. The artwork is great, and the overall tone radiates positivity. I have my theories on Uno so I can’t wait to continue reading.

This was adorable!! I love how the main character has to reflect on their actions and become more understanding and aware of how they act.
It shows how simple it is to be understanding of others and defending the ones you care about from insensitive people!!
A fun cute read, 5/5 stars ⭐️

Loved it. I wasn't expecting that at all.

The drawing is nice, the characters are very interesting and the pacing was great. I’d definitely keep reading if I could.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this before publication date.

--------------------

This manga is a story that follows our main character Kobayashi who struggles with focusing in class, and acts like he doesn't care about his grades. But then he meets a new student called Uno. You learn quickly he is quite different to Kobayashi, but you watch as they have an unexpected bond and a unique friendship. It's a lovely start to a coming of age story, and I recommend it to others, especially people who felt like more of an outcast while at school. It also lightly tackles the feeling of loneliness, and how it affects people. The pacing is at quite a good speed too, as it help my attention the full time, but wasn't going too quick.

I look forward to read more of this series!
⭐⭐⭐⭐