The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up - A Magical Story

I love this book and the methods that Marie Kondo has come up with! She has changed my mind on how to clean and tidy. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a lifetime change. I know I got one.

Very interesting concept. I like the method. I had like items in several rooms, putting them all together lets you see just what you really have. I'm finding that I am going back and revisiting my items and getting rid of more and more.

I love to clean my house daily. But after reading this Manga it takes me to the whole new level of cleaning and some good information that I didn't expect. Overall this is a good read! Would love to have more Manga like this.

Cute and succinct way to learn about the tidying method without having to read Kondo's Life Changing Magic and Spark Joy books. Having read both books, I thought that this did a great job of highlighting all the main points and inserting them into a creative, easy to read short story. Would definitely recommend!

Very enjoyable. Loved the artwork and story and contained very usable tidying tips at the same time. Cute to see Konmari as a manga character. Favorite scene was when they got to sentimental items and it showed the girl as a knight facing the final boss and konmari as the wise wizard guiding her lol.

A great visualization of the methods from the first book, and very inspiring, it definitely sparked joy! The illustrations in this also helped to clarify some things for me. Highly recommended whether you’ve read the Marie’s other books or for newcomers.

I can’t wait to put these tips into practice. I feel like it’s simple enough that anyone could do it, but very practical. I recommend for anyone looking for better insight on how to tackle tidying.

I️ wasn’t really thinking this was going to be something I️ would take something away from. But I️ did. It’s so worth the read that I’m thinking of buying the physical copy! If you’re thinking about it, buy it. It will change your life.

This was absolutely amazing, I can't imagine any better way to learn Marie Kondo's magic of tidying up.
The story and the pictures bring everything vividly to life. And really help you understand the essence of the KonMari Method. Or rather Magic!

I was actually quite afraid of reading this book as a chronic hoarder and someone who thinks she finds joy in owning lots of things. Now I’d really like to try using these methods and tidying up my life!

This book was an easy read but full of very good ideas that answered my questions. Using the outline and committed work schedule it can be accomplished. Anyone wanting to bring order to their life will enjoy this lovely book.

As an avid manga reader I enjoyed this book so much! I read the beginning of the original text version and I can see how this illustration was brought to life. A great visual adaptation. I learned a lot.

This is cute. I actually like this a little more than the book because it shows you how to go about the cleaning and decluttering and the folding of clothes. This is made like a story version of the book (and is very different from the book version). There is a main character who has a nasty messy home (with loads of garbage bags kept in a place for a long time and all). She has a good looking neighbor who has a really clean home. This inspires her to hire Marie Kondo/Kon Mari. The process then is pursued and committed to. So on and so forth!

I read his other two publications. This seems to me an excellent synthesis. It uses three powerful resources: the exemplification through a character and a story that can be anyone's; the illustration, the drawing in this case in "manga" style is a tool that facilitates the understanding of the processes; and finally the humor that he uses to tell the story, this makes him closer to the readers and also more memorable. Finally, this new style presents the task of organizing as something more dynamic and fun than we usually see it, something boring and endless. I recommend it for young organizers, such as quick reference book or travel book. I hope to publish it soon in Spanish. Bye.

This was a great read with a good message encouraging you on the why and how to go about decluttering your place. Much of it delves into the emotional attachments we have with our stuff, avoiding the rationalization we use to convince ourselves to hang onto things, and methods to effectively deal with ourselves whilst decluttering. In addition it also provides some practical tips and tricks as well. I'll admit, I've owned the original version of this book which has sat unread on my shelf for months (she actually speaks directly to this phenomenon, which I tend to be pretty guilty of), but I received this version in the mail yesterday and couldn't put it down until I had finished reading it. The format and narrative are quite engaging. Even if you don't find yourself directly in the protagonist's shoes, she provides an entertaining mechanism for the author to teach you about her philosophy and techniques.

Annoying and virtually unreadable in the kindle version. The book is five stars for content and presentation. The kindle version is unreadable. I'm happy to support this author but this is the kindle version I will never read.

I bought one of her other books and it was ok. I really liked the manga style and I am not a cartoon type person. It was easier to read and digest. I really bought it for my daughter who is a huge manga fan. I was hoping it would motivate her to get her stuff tidyed up......I'm still waiting but hopeful!

Having read Kondo's first book, I wasn't sure about this illustrated version, but I LOVE it. It has its own little plot that serves as another way to showcase her ideas. It's really fun to read and illustrations are delightful!

Meh. It was ok, but no great information in here. I suspect maybe because it is Manga and therefore space to write something useful is limited. Seems very simplistic and unrealistic. And, for the most part, you already know everything that is in here.

Before starting my review I want to clarify: there are two versions of this Tidying Up book. The first one is the original book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo.

The second one, the one I read, is The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up: A Magical Story. This is a graphic novelization of the first book.

So, in other words, this second book is the same thing but with drawings. (And it was written by the same author).

In this story we follow Chiaki, a twenty-nine years old with a very cluttered apartment (and life). Hmmm, talk about connecting with a character.

So one day Chiaki hires Marie Kondo, the famous tidying consultant, to help her declutter her apartment. And the rest of the book is about Chiaki learning the "KonMari" tidying method and the impact it has in her life.

~ WHAT I LIKED ~

It's a visual summary of the "Konmari Method".

In the original book Marie Kondo explains her tidying strategy, which she calls the Konmari method. In the manga, Marie herself is one of the characters and she teaches her method to Chiaki in the course of ten days/chapters. At the end of each chapter, Chiaki has learned one lesson and we get to read a summary of what we went through in that chapter to take action.

I also liked that each chapter focused on a different step of tidying, from getting in the right mindset to actually storing things. Some chapters were dedicated to specific kinds of clutter, like decluttering books, papers, clothes, etc.

And the method actually worked for me!

One of my favorite chapters was #3 Finish Discarding First, in which Marie advises Chiaki to throw out -or donate- the things she doesn't want to keep. The focus is not "What to throw away" but "What do I want to keep?". And it's such a simple thing but this actually worked for me, especially when cleaning my closet. I sometimes keep clothes I never wear because when I see them I think "this is not old/stained/ugly enough to be thrown out". After Marie's advice, I cleaned my closet and focused on the things I like and need.

In the end, my closet only has things that I actually wear, and so far it's been nice wearing more cute clothes around the house. :)

Also, I had two boxes in my closet dedicated to "just because" trinkets, like used batteries, spare buttons and old keychains. I almost kept my collection of spare buttons but Marie specifically mentioned in the manga "Have you ever replaced one button that came off?". So... I threw them out. I did keep a few trinkets because they were gifts from friends and I really wanted to keep them.

It has some tips to become more organized.

I'm not sure if the original book has illustrations, but the manga has very cute pages with storage tips like how to fold clothes and how to store important papers. As visual learner I loved these little guides! I kept adding pointers to the pages that inspired me to organize my room, so I can find them easily the next time I'm cleaning.

~ WHAT I DISLIKED ~

The "Does this spark joy?" thing.

So, this is the most famous quote from the book, and I get where it comes from but... it still was a little too spiritual for me. In the chapters about choosing the stuff you want to keep, Marie advises to hold every object in your hands and ask yourself "does this spark joy?". If it does, you get to keep it. If not, you should throw it out. (Of course this doesn't apply to things you actually need to keep in order to live like a civilized human).

This process also involves thanking the things for their service. Like showing your gratefulness to a sweater for keeping you warm. Or saying good-bye to an old pair of shoes and thanking them for protecting your feet. I know that showing gratefulness to your everyday tools is something they do in Japan (Marie Kondo is Japanese), but I didn't find these bits useful. 

However, I am grateful for the things I have and when my room is neat and clean it actually brings me joy, so I get how some people might appreciate this side of the book. Also, though joy is the basis of the Konmari method, this spiritual side can be totally ignored and the book would still be useful and en-joy-able. ;)

On the other hand, you could acknowledge these parts but tone them down a little as I did. So instead of saying "Does this t-shirt spark joy?" you could say "Is this cute enough to keep?" or "Would I wear this t-shirt in front of people?". Whatever works for you!

~ I WOULD RECOMMEND IT IF: ~

You have a cluttered room, house or office and want inspiration to declutter
You have a bunch of clothes you haven't worn in more than a year
You have Bic pens with leaked ink in some drawer
You like reading tips about cleaning and storage
You want to have a more minimalistic space

Paperback. 182 pages. Published July 4th 2017 by Ten Speed Press.

I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review. Thank you! I was actually going to buy it myself, hehe. It was really useful, inspiring and cute!

Based on her The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Marie Kondo presents a fictional case study applying her tidying up techniques to Chiaki, a 29 year old Tokyo woman with a small cluttered apartment and an unsatisfying love life. Chiaki discovers the cute young guy next door when he comes over to complain about the garbage bags on her balcony. There's so much trash that the smell is coming into his apartment! Her living quarters are shameful too, so she decides to do something about it. A quick internet search leads her to Marie Kondo (affectionately known as Konmari) who offers lessons on tidying up. Chiaki signs up and starts down the road to an uncluttered life.

Using a familiar narrative arc lets readers focus on the techniques of tidying up. Konmari has a few basic principles. One is to keep only things that spark joy in the owner. So tidying up isn't so much about getting rid of things as identifying things that make you happy. Konmari says "The true purpose of your home and your things is to bring you happiness." [p. 54] Sorting through stuff is done by category (clothing, books, paper, other items, and sentimental items) rather than room. Choosing what gives you joy is easier when the same items are all together. What's left becomes easy to organize (she has tips for that too).

The specific method for discernment looks wonky to Western eyes--Konmari says you should touch things to see if they give you joy and decide whether to keep or get rid of them. She recommends getting rid of unread books because "getting around to reading them someday" typically never happens. If the books are really important, they'll come back. Her attitude comes off as a bit New Agey.

Her ultimate principle, that people can't tidy up because they are attached to the past and afraid of the future, is hard to argue with. Those problems are common and do result in a lot of clutter. Letting go of those obsessions does open up new possibilities at home and in life. Chiaki winds up with a neat and tidy home, perfect for a dinner with that cute neighbor.

The target audience seems pretty specific--young single women. The principles would be a lot harder to apply in a family--some things will give one person joy and not another. Also, I've developed a "someday is now" method for dealing with my shelf of unread books, though the implementation is taking several years.

This book is an interesting read but only has limited applicability.

The KonMari Method of household organization has been bantered about amongst my friends for the last year, but I had not read the book until now. This graphic novel is a super cute, appealing way of presenting the valuable information to all ages. I read it fast, went back to reread sections and I love the illustrations. I have never even looked at a graphic novel before, and I was pleasantly surprised by how fun this one is. The techniques make sense immediately since it is all visual. I loved this book!

Some of the ideas in the book are just out there, as in "far out, man". I don't care if my clothes receive my love and appreciation, I'm not going to fold dresses and skirts into a drawer. But, the advice on getting rid of the clutter is priceless. I especially like and will use the information on sorting all the paper that seems to accumulate constantly in my house.

I know a lot of my reader peeps will cringe at the "getting rid of books" section! I happen to agree with the author. I only keep books I love and that bring me joy. Once I have read a book, I pass it on to someone else because I have already experienced it.

My 20-year old is anxious to read this precious little book and I would be thrilled if some of the tidying ideas that Marie Kondo introduces will take hold! Thanks so much to Ten Speed Press for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. All opinions are my own.

As a father of three daughters who absolutely LOVE Anime and Manga, I chose this book to review not only because I thought it looked interesting, but because I thought that they might find it entertaining as well. I was NOT disappointed! One of my daughters is actually reading through this with her mom and it is giving her all sorts of ideas about how she can clean up her room and other parts of the house!

The artwork is very good–a bit more Americanized than the traditional Manga books. I’m sire this is to appeal to a broader audience. Also, Unlike a traditional Manga, this book reads from front to back, as traditional books do. Again, I am certain that this is so that the non-Manga reading public will be able to adapt to the book easily.

I think this book creates a powerful message about the importance of order in one’s daily life. It’s broadest appeal will be to girls. I think that the author should write a similar book for boys, as this book is definitely written for girls.

I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. The opinions here are solely my own.

I have intended to read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing for quite a while, but quite honestly I was a little skeptical. However, when The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing came along, I thought, what the heck? It won't take much time and if it doesn't work for me, I am not out a tremendous amount of time, because it is in manga format.

Then I received the book and I read it in about 45 minutes, but the when I finished, I felt I could conquer the world...well, at least the world that is my house! I have already started putting Marie Kondo's advice to work. And quite honestly, I am a little shocked. It really actually works.

I have always been notorious for holding on to things that I might use one day or might wear again one day or...you get the idea! But this helped me to put things in perspective. If something doesn't bring me joy right now, it probably won't bring me joy later, so there is no reason to hang on to it.

Who knows, my house may be completely clutter-free within days! Well, let's give it a few weeks!

I received a copy of this book for free from Blogging for Books in return for my honest review.

I adored this book! I haven't had the chance to read Kondo's first book, "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" but it's been on my to-read list for a long time. This manga version teaches the elements of the KonMari method in the best possible way for me - through a narrative story! Using a fictional story of a lady who needs to clean up her messy apartment shows not just the method, but the "reasons why" behind the steps. There is a little mysticism behind some things that I'm not sure I could do - like audibly thanking items before donating them - but I wasn't bothered by those elements. Also, I am in a different life situation than the character in this story, but I was still able to take so many helpful tips that do apply to my life. However, I would love to see Kondo write a sequel about a mom of three children and how to teach and maintain a state of tidyiness!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher for review purposes. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions are my own.

Confession: I've never read a graphic novel/manga before. As I was browsing through books to choose from this one immediately caught my eye because of the cute illustration of author Marie Kondo. I had actually heard of her bestselling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up but had never read it.

I am definitely one of those people who struggles with tidying up, especially when it comes to paperwork. Between the mail and the kids bringing stuff home from school, there is just always so much. I put stuff to be shredded in a "To Be Shredded" bag but then it takes me forever to get around to doing it. This made me curious to see what tips Kondo had when it came to "tidying up".

First of all, I really enjoyed the illustrations by Yuko Uramoto. I thought they were so adorable. I would definitely be interested in reading more graphic novels in the future. The book itself was super easy to read and only took me about two hours total sitting in the school pick-up line. It was full of lots of useful information. I'm especially interested in trying out the folding methods described in the book for my son's clothes (and maybe mine eventually). 

I would definitely recommend The Life-changing Manga of Tidying Up to anyone looking to tidy up their lives a little. It would be good for adults and teenagers.

I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.

Almost two years ago, I read the increasingly popular book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. There were some things I disagreed with but I found a lot of good and inspiration in the book. I loved the idea of tidying by category and only keeping things that truly brought joy. Of course, life, pregnancy and moving into a shared house has slowed my decluttering progress. 

When I saw Marie had a new refresher book written in graphic novel style, I decided to read it. That's how The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up ended up in my reading pile. 

 The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up is a quick and easy read, since it told in graphic novel / manga style. Even if it's not typically your style, I found it an easy way to be refreshed on Marie Kondo's declutter principles.

This book tells the story of Chiaki, a 29 year old single sales rep, who is overwhelmed by clutter in her life. Marie Kondo comes to help her declutter and tidy her apartment and life. It was interesting to see the clutter in pictures. It made me realize how much I still have to tackle. I found the illustrations of how to fold things helpful because it's hard to visualize when it is just words.

That said, I do think you will get more out of this book if you read the original book first. This book is a good refresher and can stand alone - but I believe you will benefit more from the process if you read both books.

If you are looking for some motivation to help you declutter your house once and for all, you will probably enjoy  The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up.

I received this book for free from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. 

I selected this book because I felt like I was in constant state of clutter. I feel like I have so much random stuff lying around that some days it feels overwhelming (but not in a hoarder kinda way) - I thought this would be a unique & fun way for me to pick up on some tips and follow a storyline! It was my first ever Manga style novel and certainly enjoyed it! Purchase if you are looking for inspiration in your hot mess of a life!

This is a great book for anyone who is needing help with tidying up and purging things in their home. I loved all the wonderful illustrations throughout and they gave me a visual of how to keep my home cleaner and organized.

This is the fictional story of Chiaki, a young woman in Tokyo, whose apartment is quite cluttered and messy. She is hanging on to things from her past that tie her down and keeps her from moving forward in her life and finding out what is important to her. Enter Marie Kondo who shows her how to keep what she loves and get rid of the rest. She also shows her how to organize what she keeps.

The book is divided into sections like how to tidy clothing or papers. There is even illustrations on how to fold things and organize by color or type. It also shows you how to put things in drawers so you utilize your space in the best way.

The last section deals with the sentimental things. She advises leaving these things for last and how to decide what to keep and not keep. This was very helpful for me because a lot of my clutter comes from keeping the sentimental things. I love how she tells us to keep things if they bring us joy.

This is a great book for learning how to organize and tidy up. I loved the visual aspects of it as it really helped me to see how to do things - not just read it. I learned so much and it was a fun read, too. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to get organized. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

*This book was provided to me for my honest review by Blogging for Books

I absolutely loved the manga version of Marie Kondo's tidying up book. The foundation and steps for achieving what she calls the "magic" of tidying up are all present in a condensed and easy to read and understand format.

I love how the book uses a very appealing format for teens to introduce younger readers to the concept but I also enjoyed it myself; it's great for those who are short on time (or lack the focus to read a book). Marie herself stars in this book, as she helps someone work through the tidying process (often referred to as the KonMari method).

Loved the illustrations (including how to properly fold things). While there were still elements of eastern philosophy and religion that I don't espouse, I found those elements much less obvious in the manga form of the book. There is still plenty of worthwhile information that anyone could benefit from. What a great way to get younger people on board with a more simplistic lifestyle. The manga version also makes for a very quick and easy reference when you need a refresher about the KonMari steps.

The fictionalized story was so fun, I'm hoping there'll be a sequel so we can find out the rest of that story! My 12 year old snatched up the book as soon as I had completed it and I look forward to helping her put the tips into practice. If you haven't read any of Marie Kondo's books, this would be a great way to get started!

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up from Blogging for Books for the purpose of review. No other compensation was received.

This is a fun introduction to the KonMari approach to tidying. It's a fictional story featuring a woman named Chiaki who hires Marie Kondo to give her tidying lessons. The transformation of Chiaki's apartment is visually striking, as it goes from random piles in everywhere to a clear and calming space. Of the three books in the KonMari tidying "series," this is probably the least essential, but the quickest and most fun to read. I would recommend it for teens who are intrigued by KonMari, or anyone who likes the comics format and is willing to learn more about tidying. I've read all three now, and this reinforced the principles I learned in the original book and even made me laugh at times because of the dramatic moments in the manga. Received a free review copy from the Blogging for Books program.

I received this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review. This in no way alters my opinion or review.

I tried to read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up when it came out. I borrowed it from the library, but by the time I was able to pick it up it was due back for a hold for the next person, so I only ever got through the clothing section. I saw this version online and thought 'oh what a fun way to present this technique' and I was right. In this version the technique is addressed through a story about Chiaki, a young woman that had too much clutter in her life. Marie Kondo comes in and gives her tips on how to tidy and as they progress the reader learns about tidying up and the various sections of the technique overall.

I found the Graphic Novel adaptation to be easy to read, it still has all the information you need and pictures are a wonderful teaching tool. I think that this version makes it easy for people to read and see what they need to do and it might even be more relatable for a younger audience and can be used for dorm packing and then moving into new apartments afterward.

I really enjoyed reading this in this way and I will be sharing the techniques with others as well as trying to implement some - I could definitely use a clothing overhaul but the tidying of books isn't gonna happen at least not yet. I think this concept is great and now that I have learned it I can decide when the right time is to really use it.

In this manga, Marie takes us through her process of tidying up via Chiaki Suzuki. Marie is your average adult, so busy with work and life, her home has become more of a storage facility than a place of relaxation. When she schedules her first lesson with Marie Kondo she is in for more than just a clean apartment.

I love the simplicity of this book, compared to her original which can be an overload for someone facing the daunting task of tidying. This story takes you through the method in about an hour. Marie teaches how and why to tidy, without feeling the pressure of knowing what you will tackle. The story is adorable and gives you the information you need to began your own journey into a tidy life.

This is one of the fastest reads I’ve experienced in a long time. It only took me 2-3 hours to read the whole thing, but there was so much good information in the book. It’s told as a cute story, and is separated into problem areas such as clothes, books, papers, and sentimental items.

It teaches you to not only clean and organize your home, but to live your life in a way that brings you joy. It all starts by visualizing what you want to be able to do in your space and why. The biggest thing is that the excess things we have aren’t seen as trash, and that’s so refreshing to me. Instead she asks that you treat the items with kindness, and thank them before removing them from your space.

To me, the energy this book brings is really special. It makes me feel more lively, and I know it’s a book that I’ll be going back to again and again. I’m going to make every I love read it.

I really enjoyed reading the Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, so when I saw a magna version on the shelf I was intrigued.

If you're not familiar with the book, Marie Kondo is an author and consultant on tidying up. She has you sort all of your possessions by type and then ask if each item brings you joy. In the full book she goes into much more detail, often too much, and I think that the manga version is perfectly condensed with all of the most important information. Plus it has a cute narrative! I don't agree with everything she has to say, such as emptying your purse at the end of each day and having a designated "home" for each item in it, but everything else is so helpful that I strongly recommend giving this a read if you've ever been frustrated with organizing or having too much stuff. I've been able to get rid of so many things and actually stopped halfway through this book to re-fold my shirt drawer.

What a great idea to put the Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up in graphic novel form. I bought it thinking it would be the perfect vehicle for my young daughters (7 & 9) to learn how to keep their rooms tidy and fold properly. Sadly, the backstory is that of a single young woman who apparently falls in love with every good-looking guy she meets, and is primarily motivated to clean her apartment by the cute neighbor who lives next door. We learn that a lot of her clutter are from hobbies she picked up only to impress the boys she had a crush on and subsequently discarded when she learned they were not interested. What a terrible message this sends our girls! This one is going back.

The manga (Japanese style comic book/graphic novel) is really cute. Konmari's manga self is an exact likeness of her, even to the detail of her ears sticking out of her hair, although that's how the archetype cute girl in mangas look like. Someone mentioned that the backstory/plot of the main character's story isn't exactly a good message for girls but it follows common themes found in shoujo manga (manga aimed towards young females). BUT that's not the point of the book. It features visual demonstrations of her Konmari method which helped enforce what I learned from her previous books. But of course, refer to her actual text books for further details. I also liked how she included her backstory of how she came up with her method. This was a fun, cute book for visual learners, manga readers, and anyone who follows her method. The only thing I found "cringey" is when she goes "Kyun!" which is sort of cutesy sound effect equivalent to a "Ding!" or "Tada!" sound. I just feel Konmari is too sophisticated and intelligent to do such girly girl things, plus she's already too cute. But then again that's how Japan is.

Cute quick read that introduces the basic concepts of the KonMari Method of Tidying Up. This little manga is a case study wherein Marie Kondo, the founder of the KonMari Method, helps a young struggling Tokyo woman with getting herself together. The charming and delightful illustrations help bring forth the ideas from the "Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" in a different medium from the original book. Adorable and a good suggestion for those seeking a new perspective on organizing oneself.

Marie Kondo's method of tidying up is my "guilty pleasure", so I enjoyed this manga a lot. I thought it would be simple and boring, especially since I've read the original audiobook so many times, but this manga has a character in it who Kondo helps to go through the process. It was helpful, easy to follow, entertaining, and it made me want to tidy up! I recommend it to other fans of her tidying method, or to folks interested in learning about it.

I have been meaning to read this book for quite a while. As a chronically untidy person I was interested to see if it was worth the hype. The manga treatment is a great way to "show not tell" and made this book 100% more accessible and interesting. The main points were covered. Marie Kondo's philosophy shines through and the framing story was cute . Definitely a great way to experience the "magic".

Okay, this is just a super quick, super easy read, but I love and it’s adorable! It’s the KonMari method in manga format and it shows how well the KonMari method can work as you work on decluttering and organizing your life.

You haven't lived til you read this book. This book does something others don't . Rather than compartmentalize everything or go cold turkey, it tries to pursuade you to get rid of things that no longer bring you Joy. It really made me focus on if I don't let go of the past (but still thank it for making me), I can't become the person I want to be. Can't wait to take some of these lessons back and apply to my life.

I got this for my birthday,it was amazing! It really helped me tidy my room! My favorite part is when Konmari helped Chiaki fold clothes. Other than that it was my favorite book out of anything else i ever read!

Marie Kondo, the queen of tidying up (See her The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up) is a genius. She watched me buy her first two books on tidying up, but noticed I failed to read them or follow their wisdom.
So she made a manga story (Japanese comic book) of a young professional with a very messy apartment who gets lovely visits (and lessons) from Marie Kondo herself on how to overcome her mountain of junk. We the reader learn alongside Chiaki: it's fun and easy! Spark joy!

I like reading manga, so this Manga for tidying up made me understand how to tidy up. My room was a mess. Now, in progress. It makes it easy for me to see my shirts easily, and have more space. I learn to let go on clothes I don't really need. Great book for those who want tidy up and reset your life.

So I fell in love with the original book and it really helped me clean up my life! Recently, however, my boyfriend moved in with me. I tried explaining what I had learned to him but it didn't quite stick and he had started to messy up my place that I had worked so hard to clear out! Hes also not much a reader, so I was thrilled when I found out there was a manga adaptation. I picked it up and he read through it in a night. A few weeks later we're both on the same page and he wants to buy some copies for his younger brothers. Not surprisingly, we got a call from his mom that they all have started to be better at keeping their rooms clean. The format makes all the difference!

Same great advice and information as the original, but in a fun and more digestible format. Great for teens and people who (lets be honest) are more willing to read a manga than they are a novel.

I didn't personally like the format of this book. I wanted a book to help motivate me and help organize my life. This book was just cartoon characters in it and wasn't helpful to me. I'm disappointed that it will cost too much to return the book than what it's worth so I'll probably keep it and give it away. I'm going to think twice before ordering anything from the store prime.

This was just what I needed. It's entertaining and practical-just perfect for someone always on the go. Can't say enough how much I loved it. There are relatively short chapters with details many organizing books don't bother to tell you. I've read so many books on tidying/organizing that it got VERY repetitive, same stuff that makes u feel more like giving up than actually trying. This book has steps with each chapter so you can take things in an order and not get overwhelmed. Just got this the other day and been reading it on my breaks at work or before bed. Absolutely unexpected but a great read.