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mehsi's review
4.0
I received this book from Netgalley/Kodansha in exchange of an honest review.
I just love books about reincarnation and this one sounded tons of fun! Goblins, a new life, past memories! Oh yes.
Meet Belamus, as a baby he was abandoned by the humans and the goblins found and took care of him! I just loved that goblins, feared by so many, were this sweet and embraced this human, didn’t care that he wasn’t one of theirs, but they saw he needed help! We then skip to 5 years later and Belamus is now really a part of the tribe. I had a bit of a laugh because due to his memories/due to his hidden knowledge, he knows more than the average human (or goblin) does. The goblins often don’t get what fancy words he is using, but don’t take it against him. Just try to repeat him and then look confused (or in case of his sister try to nom on his head)! I was pretty impressed with Belamus powers though! Given that for most of the first chapter he didn’t seem to have magic or at least just a tiny bit, I mean, that light orb stuff? I thought he was pretty weak. Was I fooled? Yes! Because what follows next was pure epicness and it made me grin. Oh my goodness. If this is just 10%????? Oh no. XD I was hoping that he was staying on the side of good, because we all know how it goes with people with great powers…
I have to say that I liked Belamus… but at times found him a bit too much of a know-it-all. I get it, he is a reincarnated sage, but I would have liked him to just falter a bit at times. He just had a solution for everything and anything. It was just all a bit too easy. Too simple.
The next few chapters were tons of fun (though can someone give these peeps some more clothes, haha). Filled with magic lessons, finding who has potential, helping out the tribe, lots of positivity and I was just so happy for the tribe, for the Orcs and the goblins both. It was so nice of Belamus to help out both tribes and make them one. Try to help them grow and get better, have a healthier life.
I have high hopes that Belamus sister Delarose! I hope that we see her grow more in the next chapters, I feel that she can become quite epic.
I had such a laugh at when the orcs weren’t happy and what the reason was. UM, did you think you could just ask? Haha, I mean, if you want something, Belamus is always eager to help out. XD Also that chapter just turned weirder and weirder with each page. Even Belamus was kinda like What the hell?? XD
The bonus chapter? Soooooo ominous! And now I just want to get volume 2! I need to know!
I really liked the art. It was a great style and it fitted well with the story. The action scenes are epically done (just love it when someone can draw a very detailed, highly epic action scene). Plus, the character designs were fab!
All in all, this is one manga that will stay on my radar. I will be continuing reading it. If you are into fantasy, reincarnation, don’t mind an overpowered MC too much, love good art, then be sure to check this one out.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I just love books about reincarnation and this one sounded tons of fun! Goblins, a new life, past memories! Oh yes.
Meet Belamus, as a baby he was abandoned by the humans and the goblins found and took care of him! I just loved that goblins, feared by so many, were this sweet and embraced this human, didn’t care that he wasn’t one of theirs, but they saw he needed help! We then skip to 5 years later and Belamus is now really a part of the tribe. I had a bit of a laugh because due to his memories/due to his hidden knowledge, he knows more than the average human (or goblin) does. The goblins often don’t get what fancy words he is using, but don’t take it against him. Just try to repeat him and then look confused (or in case of his sister try to nom on his head)! I was pretty impressed with Belamus powers though! Given that for most of the first chapter he didn’t seem to have magic or at least just a tiny bit, I mean, that light orb stuff? I thought he was pretty weak. Was I fooled? Yes! Because what follows next was pure epicness and it made me grin. Oh my goodness. If this is just 10%????? Oh no. XD I was hoping that he was staying on the side of good, because we all know how it goes with people with great powers…
I have to say that I liked Belamus… but at times found him a bit too much of a know-it-all. I get it, he is a reincarnated sage, but I would have liked him to just falter a bit at times. He just had a solution for everything and anything. It was just all a bit too easy. Too simple.
The next few chapters were tons of fun (though can someone give these peeps some more clothes, haha). Filled with magic lessons, finding who has potential, helping out the tribe, lots of positivity and I was just so happy for the tribe, for the Orcs and the goblins both. It was so nice of Belamus to help out both tribes and make them one. Try to help them grow and get better, have a healthier life.
I have high hopes that Belamus sister Delarose! I hope that we see her grow more in the next chapters, I feel that she can become quite epic.
I had such a laugh at when the orcs weren’t happy and what the reason was. UM, did you think you could just ask? Haha, I mean, if you want something, Belamus is always eager to help out. XD Also that chapter just turned weirder and weirder with each page. Even Belamus was kinda like What the hell?? XD
The bonus chapter? Soooooo ominous! And now I just want to get volume 2! I need to know!
I really liked the art. It was a great style and it fitted well with the story. The action scenes are epically done (just love it when someone can draw a very detailed, highly epic action scene). Plus, the character designs were fab!
All in all, this is one manga that will stay on my radar. I will be continuing reading it. If you are into fantasy, reincarnation, don’t mind an overpowered MC too much, love good art, then be sure to check this one out.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
dame_samara's review
5.0
There is a whole page that would make Alex Louis Armstrong proud.
The world building could definitely use some refining, I'm struggling to understand how or what evolution is in context to this world.
This book is consistently heartwarmingly adorable. Especially in regards to Belamus' relationship with his mother and sister.
I do have some strong ick feelings on the sexualization of characters like Belamus' sister (who is 7!) when they
Goblin's "evolve". (Why does she have boobs? Like SERIOUSLY?!)
Which makes me feel bad for getting giggles out of Balmus' being a smol child, and having a normal conversation for a grown man.
While I honestly loved this book, SO MUCH. I am not sure I will continue on as I'm not really that interested in the foreshadowed conflict (rivalry?). So I'm not sure I will pick up the next book.
The world building could definitely use some refining, I'm struggling to understand how or what evolution is in context to this world.
This book is consistently heartwarmingly adorable. Especially in regards to Belamus' relationship with his mother and sister.
I do have some strong ick feelings on the sexualization of characters like Belamus' sister (who is 7!) when they
Goblin's "evolve". (Why does she have boobs? Like SERIOUSLY?!)
Which makes me feel bad for getting giggles out of Balmus' being a smol child, and having a normal conversation for a grown man.
While I honestly loved this book, SO MUCH. I am not sure I will continue on as I'm not really that interested in the foreshadowed conflict (rivalry?). So I'm not sure I will pick up the next book.
kice7788's review
3.0
I received this manga from Netgalley. I was very intrigued by the cover. The cover definitely made me want to pick it up! I enjoyed the story but there were some parts that I did like over others! It might have come across different if some of it wasn’t as dark but some times it was hard to understand what was happening. But over all it was good and I will be looking for the 2nd when it comes out!
ivyinthepages's review
4.0
Rating: 4.37 leaves out of 5
Characters: 4.5/5
Cover: 4/5
Story: 4/5
Writing: 5/5
Genre:Fantasy/Shonen
Type: Manga
Worth?: Yes!
First want to thank Netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this in exchange for an honest review! When I saw this manga I wasn't too sure if I wanted to request it or not. I don't usually pick these types out for myself but I decided to branch out and oh boy did it not disappoint! I honestly loved every second of it. It is cute, funny, and adventurous! If you like mages, orcs, and goblins you will like this!
I did take off .5 points from characters because the sister annoyed me a bit, but loved the element she added to the story. Also took off the point for the bonus story they had at the end. It was nice for Miraijin to include but to come from a manga version to full on ebook all words was a throw off.
Other than that I super recommend this manga!
Characters: 4.5/5
Cover: 4/5
Story: 4/5
Writing: 5/5
Genre:Fantasy/Shonen
Type: Manga
Worth?: Yes!
First want to thank Netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this in exchange for an honest review! When I saw this manga I wasn't too sure if I wanted to request it or not. I don't usually pick these types out for myself but I decided to branch out and oh boy did it not disappoint! I honestly loved every second of it. It is cute, funny, and adventurous! If you like mages, orcs, and goblins you will like this!
I did take off .5 points from characters because the sister annoyed me a bit, but loved the element she added to the story. Also took off the point for the bonus story they had at the end. It was nice for Miraijin to include but to come from a manga version to full on ebook all words was a throw off.
Other than that I super recommend this manga!
gnitro's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
despinareviews's review
4.0
Plot: When the Great Sage Mercurius dies, his life does not end there. Instead, he uses magic to maintain his memory upon his reincarnation. As a newborn, he is ripped from his new mother's arms and abandoned in a forest to succumb to the elements when he is rescued by a kind goblin and her daughter, named Bellamus and raised by her. In the goblin village, he uses the experience of his past life and knowledge of magic to help the people who saved his life and improve their existence.
We also get an additional story of Mercurius before he is reincarnated as Bellamus (though that is plain text and not illustrated).
The idea may not be completely original if you're already a reader of manga/anime watcher, but I have to say the art style and characterisation made this a really fun read regardless. The bonus chapter set up what I believe to be an overarching plotline which may be original but I need to know more before saying that for sure.
Art Style: I really enjoyed the art style which felt incredibly animated, and each character's expressions were very clear. It almost felt like watching an anime version despite it being 2D and black&white which is very impressive.
Characters: Though quite potentially overpowered, this first volume introduces our main character and his new family (and village of goblins), as well as orks. All characters are likeable and I look forward to seeing how they develop in future volumes, which I will pick up.
If you like 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime', this is the new manga for you as the vibe is very similar
I received this as an ARC from Kodansha via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
thelibrarysghost's review
4.0
This manga was a really fun read. I love the idea of an ancient powerful wizard being reborn and retaining his memories/skills so as a kid he's super strong. It opens a lot of doors for the growth of the plot.
This first volume is a lot of set up and ends on cliffhanger so it will be interesting to see where it goes from there with the old enemy wizard coming back in to play in his new life. I do think volume 1 was used more just to show us the things our MC can do and the art for the different magics was really cool.
This first volume is a lot of set up and ends on cliffhanger so it will be interesting to see where it goes from there with the old enemy wizard coming back in to play in his new life. I do think volume 1 was used more just to show us the things our MC can do and the art for the different magics was really cool.
plumreads22's review
4.0
After being abandoned by his own family Belamus is adopted by goblins, but one day while practicing his magic their village is attacked thus revealing his powers.
The story shows that he taught the goblins how to use magic and they started living with the orcs too. They co-exist in the empire that Belamus wants to build, with some problems, but Belamus is quick to fix it.
This volume is a short and funny read. I was quite entertained by the story and the illustrations, and it has a backstory too! Such a fun read.
Thank you NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for this ARC.
The story shows that he taught the goblins how to use magic and they started living with the orcs too. They co-exist in the empire that Belamus wants to build, with some problems, but Belamus is quick to fix it.
This volume is a short and funny read. I was quite entertained by the story and the illustrations, and it has a backstory too! Such a fun read.
Thank you NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for this ARC.
noemi1010's review
4.0
Belamus was a powerful magician in his previous life but even he couldn't beat death. However, he was able to create a magic that allowed him to reincarnate. In this new life he is abandoned by his human family in a forest and gets picked up by goblins—a mother and her child. Belamus lives peacefully in the goblins village for five years until orcs attack the compound. Forced to show his strength, Belamus subdues the orcs and starts the planning of his new kingdom. The first step is creating suitable houses and then increasing the population.
This is a shounen manga adapted for a slightly older audience. It has laughable scenes, such as the male orcs wanting female orcs. It's quite unbelievable that a 5-year-old can lead a village, but I'm curious to see if the author will continue the narrative with Belamus as a child or making him get older before he succeeds in his quest to create a monsters' city.
I received an ARC through NetGalley, but I'm leaving a voluntary and honest review.
This is a shounen manga adapted for a slightly older audience. It has laughable scenes, such as the male orcs wanting female orcs. It's quite unbelievable that a 5-year-old can lead a village, but I'm curious to see if the author will continue the narrative with Belamus as a child or making him get older before he succeeds in his quest to create a monsters' city.
I received an ARC through NetGalley, but I'm leaving a voluntary and honest review.
brandongallant's review
lighthearted
1.75
I wasn't a big fan of this one. It feels very similar to That Time I Was Reincarnated As A Slime, but was not executed nearly as well. The artwork made everyone seem very childish, including the adult goblins. Will not continue with the next volume.
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