Title

Silver Spoon

Also known as: Gin no Saji, 銀の匙, ซิลเวอร์สปูน, 银之匙, 은수저

by Hiromu Arakawa

Score from AniList: 82/100finished15 volumes131 chapters

Comedy Drama Slice of Life More like Silver Spoon

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Defying the expectations of family and teachers, Yuugo Hachiken chooses to leave the city and enroll at Ooezo Agricultural High School. Having always been at the top of his class, Yuugo assumes a rural school will be a breeze, but mucking out stables, gathering eggs, and chasing errant calves takes a lot out of him-and fills him with something he's never experienced before. Surrounded by endless fields and fresh air, Yuugo discovers a new connection to the land and to life... Springtime begins at Ezo AG!! (Source: Yen Press)

Chapters available: 131
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 4.5/5

A funny, warm coming-of-age story about a city kid who enrols at a rural agricultural high school and finds a new connection to land, animals and himself.

Pros

A warm, funny portrait of rural school life
Authentic, detailed farming and animal care
A protagonist who grows in grounded, believable ways

Cons

The long run can feel episodic
Some farm details may slow the pace

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Silver Spoon is a funny, warm coming-of-age story about a city kid who defies the expectations of family and teachers. Used to being at the top of his class, he enrols at an agricultural high school, expecting it to be easy. Instead, mucking out stables, gathering eggs and chasing errant calves takes everything he has, and it fills him with something he has never felt before. The farm life is detailed and authentic, and the comedy comes from the students' blunt, hard-working personalities. The protagonist's growth is grounded and believable, and his connection to the land feels earned. The honest cons: the long run can feel episodic, and some farming details may slow the pace for readers who want more plot. The ensemble can be hard to keep track of. Still, it is a warm, funny read about finding purpose in unexpected places. If you enjoy coming-of-age stories with real texture, this is a must-read.