The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up: A Magical Story (The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up)

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author and star of Netflix’s Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, this graphic novelization brings Kondo's life-changing tidying method to life with the fun, quirky story of a woman who transforms her home, work, and love life using Kondo's advice and inspiration.

Marie Kondo presents the fictional story of Chiaki, a young woman in Tokyo who struggles with a cluttered apartment, messy love life, and lack of direction. After receiving a complaint from her attractive next-door neighbor about the sad state of her balcony, Chiaki gets Kondo to take her on as a client. Through a series of entertaining and insightful lessons, Kondo helps Chiaki get her home--and life--in order. This insightful, illustrated case study is perfect for people looking for a fun introduction to the KonMari Method of tidying up, as well as tried-and-true fans of Marie Kondo eager for a new way to think about what sparks joy. Featuring illustrations by award-winning manga artist Yuko Uramoto, this book also makes a great read for manga and graphic novel lovers of all ages.

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Published Jun 27, 2017

192 pages

Average rating: 8.75

12 RATINGS

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Barbara ~
Dec 11, 2024
10/10 stars
Easy to follow fictional story that helps punctuate what Marie Kondo's lessons are.
WayneInTheButt
Nov 22, 2023
9/10 stars
This was such a cute manga! I’ve obviously heard of Marie Kondo before but hadn’t ever watched or read anything. I’m admittedly messy, but I do want to try some of these tidying tips, even just in small ways

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