tl;dr
True to the Saturday AM line, MMWoG evokes the joys of Saturday morning cartoons with bold artwork and a super fun action storyline.

Thoughts
This one is pure shonen manga fun! Reluctant hero with a heart of gold? Check. Spunky, mascot-like sidekick to battle alongside? Check! Bold artwork with fun character designs? That, and then some. Add to that some family dynamics, and hints of a bigger plot in the works for a good time. And even though there's plenty of fun to be had, the story also knows when to get serious. There's drama and stakes here as well, along with a coming of age arc, and some great family interactions. World building is distinct and easy to follow. Heck, I can practically see the spinoff video game. There's fun gear, cards, and a whole bunch of mysterious enemies to challenge our young hero in battle. I would've owned all the merchandise as a kid. Honestly, I wouldn't mind owning it all now.

Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for an advance copy. All thoughts in this review are my own!