Story 9/10
Yotsuba&! tells of the many adventures of 6-year old named Yotsuba(literally four-leaf in Japanese) and of the people around her. Although their isn't much of a story, the way it is told is Fun (or for Yotsuba SUPER FUN^_^), Funny, Crazy, Cool, and Heartwarming. The only story right now is that Yotsuba moved into a new neighborhood from somewhere "waaaaaaay over there". Of course, the way it is told makes it so that you don't really need a plot or anything like that. Just "enjoy everything" like Yotsuba.
Art 10/10
The Art for this manga was SPECTACULAR. Everything, even without color, was drawn very beautifully and realistically. From the characters expressions to even the smallest details, are believable and enjoyable to look at. The covers for each volume are like paintings,they are precious, you never get tired of looking at them, and they are filled with life.
Character 9/10
Yotsuba, the main character,discovers new things and makes new friends everyday. She is a fascinating kid, with such a air of cuteness, curiousity, and child-like innocence (she is a child of course^_^) that you can't help but like her, and to wanna have fun with her.Whether she is visiting her neighbors, or discovering what a swing is, or being flower cupid and giving everyone flowers. She reminds us of how fun and magical it was to be 6-years old and to have those many adventures and discoveries rather than resorting to"grown-up things"(cigarettes, video games, computers, and such). And it is a wonderful part of our childhood that most of us end up forgetting about or putting aside, but Yotsuba has us remember those times and we awaken our inner child. And then we begin to enjoy life again.She is truely a wonderful character (heck, i like her enough to care for her as if she was a real person^_^).
The side characters such as her friends Ena, Fuuka, and Asagi are also fun and interesting. Yotsuba is the main spot-light most of the time, but it is nice to see the different interations and relationships these people have with Yotsuba and how they act outside of that. It's also interesting to slowly learn thier history, because Yotsuba doesn't have much of a history as this point besides the fact that use to live on a tropical island "waaaay waaaaay left.... and a little right"^_^. Although some would argue that these characters are not as important as Yotsuba, i think they are all important in some way as they add something to the story and they care and support yotsuba as friends and as a family.
Enjoyment-9/10
So far, i have enjoyed Yotsuba&! very very much. I never get tired of her or any of her friends or realitives. Each adventure has given me something to enjoy and learn about life and about Yotsuba and her friends. Yotsuba&! gives me more reasons to enjoy my life every time time i read a new volume. It is truely a wonderful endless adventure and one that will never leave me. I love you, Yotsuba^_^.
Overall-9/10
For anyone who wants a light, warm, fuzzy, slice of life/comedy manga, I would highly recommend Yotsuba&! Even if you dont read that sort of stuff, you will surely enjoy this story in one way or another. Just lie down, relax, pick up Yotsuba&!, and enjoy.(Once i read a few more volumes, my ratings will most likely change from 9 to 10)
