Michael Cavna of the Washington Post argued that the work is more similar to March than to Maus. Writing for The New York Times, Ed Park praised the "pure" "power of the story" and how the artwork is "clear, empathic." However, according to Park, the shifting to the past and the present day occurs too often, and due to so many people collaborating on the work at the same time, "There are some glitches."
Publishers Weekly wrote, "Giving a personal view into difficult history, Takei’s work is a testament to hope and tenacity in the face of adversity." Kirkus Reviews stated that the work is "A powerful reminder of a history" and that the images "effectively convey the intense emotions and the stark living conditions." Booklist's Sarah Hunter also discussed the images, stating, "Becker’s spare, fine-lined, manga-inspired artwork focuses intently on faces and body language, keeping the story centered in the realm of the personal." Hunter concluded by writing, "This approachable, well-wrought graphic memoir is important reading, particularly in today’s political climate." The book was generally well-received by critics, including starred reviews from Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, and Publishers Weekly. They Called Us Enemy is a New York Times bestselling book. The Air Force Academy had acquired copies to give to cadets. : 215 Clip Studio Paint was used to create the artwork, and the work intended to have inspiration from American artwork and Japanese artwork. The research process involved books, documents, film, and photographic works. The writers used Allegiance and To The Stars as inspiration. : 215 In the latter year, the producers of the comic hired the artist. The book's writing began in the beginning part of 2017, and in the same part of 2018 the writing process concluded. Throughout the book, "Takei describe how these early experiences in the camps shaped his subsequent coming of age both in the theater and in politics." Ī Spanish-language translation of the book was released in June 2020, as well as an expanded edition in July 2020 including bonus material. The memoirs focusing on Takei's time as a child take up the bulk of the work, and the "harsh reality" and "minutiae of daily life" occur back and forth. The writing was done by Takei, Eisinger, and Scott, with Becker creating the grey-scale, manga-inspired illustrations. It is published by Top Shelf Productions. It is about his experiences during the internment of Japanese Americans in World War II. They Called Us Enemy is a 2019 graphic novel that is a collaboration by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott, and Harmony Becker.
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