Soara to Mamono no Ie (Soara and the House of Monsters)

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Synonyms: Soara and Monster's House

Japanese: ソアラと魔物の家

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Type: Manga

Volumes: Unknown

Chapters: Unknown

Status: Publishing

Published: Nov 25, 2021 to ?

Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Demographic: Shounen

Serialization: Shounen Sunday Super

Authors: Yamaji, Hidenori (Story & Art)

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Ranked: #3263²

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Soara is a young orphan girl who was raised by knights and trained to battle the monsters that constantly attacked their kingdom. But by the time Soara is ready to join the fight herself, peace has been declared and her blade is no longer needed. Searching for a new home and a new purpose, Soara stumbles across Krik the dwarf, leader of the Monster Architects. Suddenly, instead of fighting monsters, Soara finds herself working with Krik to build comfortable homes for them! In the process, will she discover a new home and family for herself?

(Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

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Soara to Mamono no Ie has been published in English as Soara and the House of Monsters by Seven Seas Entertainment since September 5, 2023.

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Aug 31, 2023

miracle-boy

Recommended

Preliminary (17/? eps)

In terms of tone & structure, Soara and the House of Monsters is comparable to Delicious in Dungeon, The Knight Blooms Behind Castle Walls, Dinosaur Sanctuary, and Alchemy in No Man’s Land.

So far, this manga is an episodic travelogue that contains neat fantasy world-building. Every few chapters are organized into "Architecture Files"; essentially, the main group stumble upon monsters in desperate need of places to live & work. They brainstorm the monsters’ specialized needs and tackle architecture, engineering, interior design, and gathering materials - all while respectfully working with the unique environments.

The crew tailor the homes to the monsters' desire, and the mangaka gives extensive ... tours of the adorable houses & properties. Time is bent with travel & building at an unrealistic speed, but the zippy pacing is entertaining. It's enjoyable reading the chapters and meeting new monsters - even if at this point the story structure is kind of predictable, there’s still anticipation & surprise.

It’s taking some time for the characters to be fully realized. One hindrance is the dialogue, which can lean heavily on exposition vs. conversation. This isn't always an issue - or rather, the flatness doesn't spoil the fun, because everyone has instant charm [Niko is my fave~]. Even so, the characters & their relationships are slowly developing as their bonds grow stronger. There’s not much fanservice or hints at romance, which is appreciated here.

The real attraction is the exceptional art and whimsical style - sometimes reminiscent of whacky 90's Nicktoons and Cartoon Network. A chunkiness & rounded off or curvy quality. Panels have dynamic perspective and an energetic flow. Similar to One Piece, a playfulness with size & scale. The characters have spunky designs, lively facial expressions, and posing full of movement & personality. Pragmatic costuming reflects different cultures with attention to shape & proportion. The home reveals are always a treat and there's thoughtful practicality to the fantastical designs. It's easy to get lost in the details and rewarding to revisit chapters.

Going along with the somewhat childlike feel is a special nostalgia...a perspective "I want to build a world like this" from childhood realized. A little Beatrix Potter coziness or Lego & Playmobil - that type of imaginative play resonates in this story. It fuels the same pleasant feeling a dollhouse might. Perhaps this goes too far into “juvenile” territory; the tone can be goofy & lighthearted [not to mention the puns] - but despite that fluffiness, the themes are compelling.

Within every chapter are discussions about what it means to have a home and to feel safe & comfortable. Included in this are topics like accessibility & accommodations for all body types, understanding abilities & accepting limitations, and the struggles & joys of connecting with others. There’s an emphasis on ingenuity, teamwork, community, coexistence, and building a better society without expecting anything in return. The characters are admirably proactive, and feel genuine pride & satisfaction in their altruism & hard work.

As the story continues, the world becomes more complex and the main group has an overarching goal with various expected [and unexpected] quests along the way. There's much to explore and history to unfold [can't wait for more Kahyou~]. It would be great to see past monsters again & have them become part of the larger narrative. It has the potential to get better from here - I'm invested and excited to see where it goes!

Story: Good (7/10)
Art: Great (9/10)
Character: Good (7/10)
Enjoyment: Very Good (8/10)
Overall: Very Good (8/10)
Status: On Hold; Waiting for Seven Seas English Volumes

[adapted from my review on mangaupdates.com]

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Sep 11, 2023

OlfelX08

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Preliminary (17/? eps)

This is a manga which, if given the chance it deserves, could be something genuinely special. Right out the gate, the art is stunning. Genuinely stunning. The whimsical art style compliments the story's whimsical world perfectly, but is still detailed enough to be not only pleasant to look at, but impressive. The amount of detail poured into the interiors and the monsters' designs is shocking. Within a mere 17 chapters, Soara and the House of Monsters has gotten me genuinely interested to learn more about its world. I have read, watched and played hundreds of fantasy stories, and the idea of interior design specifically catered ...

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Dec 2, 2023

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Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (18/? eps)

If you like one of those arts about fantasy and monster houses, I recommend this. If you don't, I'll say try reading volume 1 and stop there.

The art is clean and pretty, and the monster houses are detailed complete with good explanations. Characters look nice and distinct.

My problem is (at least for me personally), once the uniqueness of being a fantasy architect manga wears off, the charm stops.

I'm sure the human protagonist would get her happy ending but right now I don't see much to find interesting since its traumatic pasts are pretty much.

The dwarves will probably show more characters later on, but so ...

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