TV series · 2007 · KBS 2TV
Is I Am Sam based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. I Am Sam is based on the manga Kyōkasho ni Nai! by Kazuto Okada.
The TV series premiered in 2007 on KBS 2TV.
The manga behind I Am Sam
Kyōkasho ni Nai!
Manga by Kazuto Okada
Common questions
Is I Am Sam based on a book?
Yes. I Am Sam is based on the manga Kyōkasho ni Nai! by Kazuto Okada.
Who wrote the book I Am Sam is based on?
Kyōkasho ni Nai! was written by Kazuto Okada.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Kyōkasho ni Nai! before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.