Sheeta’s Little Big World is an adventure story in the vein of Arrietty. Sheeta lives in a safe neighborhood of little people where everyone takes care of each other. But when his best friend Nala goes into the forest on a quest, Sheeta is determined to find him. Sheeta is smart and creative, but dangers lie around every corner and he’ll need the help of a stranger to survive!

The art is adorable! Sheeta is so cute and I love all of his gear, including a matchbook backpack! There are also fun nature facts and adorable forest creatures. However, the forest creatures can be predators to Sheeta’s people, so be forewarned there is some violence toward attacking animals. But there is also beauty shown in nature and I appreciate the duality. There’s also a cliff hanger of an ending, and I can’t wait for the next book! If you like forest survival adventures with plucky main characters or stories like The Rats of NIMH, check out this summer read!

Sheeta is a tiny person the size of a mouse who lives in the safety of his village, which is carved out of a sturdy tree. But after his father left him there 5 years ago he's never had a family. When his best friend sets off on a quest and goes missing, Sheeta decides to strike out on his own to save his best friend Nala and look for his father. Along the way he meets some new friends while fending off weasels, ants, and more!

This story was so fun and full of adventure! I loved the art style and felt it was really detailed, to the point where I always knew what was going on. Sheeta's quest to save his father and Nala was really sweet and action packed, and I was rooting for him. I can't wait to read the next volume to find out what happens next!

5/5 Stars

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I will definitely be picking up volume 2!

If you like The Borrowers & Arriety then this is the perfect manga for you!

I was immediately invested in the story - a little boy (Sheeta) is dropped off at a strange village by his dad, while he tells him that he will return for him in the summer but 5 years pass and there's still no sign of him. The characters are lovable straight away- Nala who goes on a mission to find his best friends dad for him and Sheeta who goes out to rescue his best friend even though he's scared of the dangers of a world much bigger than him.

Sheeta's little big world is full of heart and adventure that makes you look at the world with wonder, whilst sneaking in animal facts in a way that doesn't feel like learning. I loved this book, and the cliffhanger at the end made me yell! Looking forward to vol.2 this is a great start to a series!

3.5 Stars
This was a good start to this series. I'm very interested to see where Sheeta's quest to find his friend, and also the larger search for his friend will go, and what other adventures he and Izuna get into on the way. Very much reminiscent of The Borrowers in that we are following tiny people making their way through the world. Something as small as ants for instance, are a very large obstacle for them. I look forward to when I can continue this series.

I received advanced access to this volume in exchange for my honest review.

This was fun!! It’s for kids but even the grownups would like it! A fantasy manga with a great adventure ! Reminded me a bit of Frieren ! Only thing : a big cliffhanger at the end and I need the second book !
I’m Canadian so the maple tree was a nice touch 😉
Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for this Arc! Can’t wait for the next one !

☺️ sweet manga !