Is the manga different from the anime?
There are several differences: 1). Shiho is nice to Shizuku (Mom isn’t going to grad school and so she plays the “education mama” role, rather than Shiho. Mom is just a traditional housewife in the manga). 2). Seiji has an older brother, Kouji, who is Shiho’s boyfriend. 3). Seiji paints pictures, rather than making violins. There’s nothing about not going to high school, or studying overseas. Miyazaki loves artisans, and he wanted to change the story into one where they have to work really hard to realize their dreams, overcoming many obstacles. Through the struggle, “the joy of living” comes out and they grow up. 4). Shizuku doesn’t get into trouble at school due to time spent writing stories. The whole entrance exam subplot is missing. Shizuku was in the first year of junior high school, not the third year. 5). Dad and Mom hardly appear. 6). Seiji merely says “I love you” at the end rather than asking Shizuku to marry him. 7). There are two skinny black cats, Luna and Moon, rather th
