Tokyo Mew Mew A La Mode

Tokyo Mew Mew a La Mode

by Mia Ikumi

This graphic novel tells the story of fantasy tale about a young girl named Berry. Berry is only twelve years old but when she is taken into a mansion she is magically transformed into a super-powered Mew Mew. This novel goes through the life of Berry as a Mew Mew as she takes on her new task of saving the world from Aliens. The plot of this graphic novel borders on fantasy and science fiction but also brings human feelings into the mix. The organization of this and other Mangas is rather different than what is most often seen in the libraries in the United States because it begins where we typically think is the back of the book as the text and the pictures works the way towards the front. I thought the cover was an interesting color choice because it was very bright pink and feminine that I thought it would only appeal to girls, but after reading the novel I understand this book is marketed to girls for a reason. Tokyo Mew Mew A La Mode carries a strong message of girl power because the main character is such a strong prominent female. The graphics found in this novel have a lot of of action and words going on at once that it can be overwhelming for a first-time Manga reader. The illustrations are done in an anime style of drawing that bring a lot to the story. If anime or graphic novels are a reader's preference then I believe they will thoroughly enjoy Tokyo Mew Mew A La Mode.

Intended Age 9-12