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mehsi's review
5.0
I received this book from the publisher/Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I have read most of the CLAMP stuff but this one I only read a bit of, so when I saw it up on Netgalley? Heck, I had to press the Read Now button and get to reading!
In this one we meet three girls who get teleported to a magical world, Cefiro which is in trouble. We meet Hikaru, strong-willed and tiny and can talk to animals, Fuu who is smart, quiet, and lastly Umi who is rich and collected. I really loved that these three girls got chosen and I also loved that they all just magically (then again, as Yuuko from xxxHolic has mentioned many times over: “There is no such thing as coincidence, there is only hitsuzen.”) teleported to the country and had to become the Legendary Magical Knights! In this one we mostly see the girls find out that they cannot go back, learn about magic and about the world and who they have to save, we meet some key characters and some big villains. The stage is set. The introductions made. And believe me, it was never boring. Because all three girls are really fun and the world was just full of magic and wonder and you just want to go exploring. Out of the characters, energetic Hikaru is so far my favourite of the three girls. I love her energy and I love how she is dedicated to it all.
But I also love that CLAMP shows how these girls feel about not being able to go back home. First things have to be solved and fixed. And we see how that hits some harder than the other, or well, some just show it more clearly.
I had a bit of a chuckle how the girls, especially Fuu and Umi were at times comparing it to an RPG. Like when they get their armours/weapons discussing which material it normally is in a RPG.
I also just love how Mokona in this one, it is one of the earlier Mokona’s. It has most of the personality of Mokona, but yet is not entirely Mokona yet. I am still happy for the little ball of fluff!
And it is great fun that you can instantly see which era this manga was originally from. The big eyes. Haha. Which just gave me flashbacks to other manga and anime from that time. Not that I mind, but it was just making me laugh.
CLAMPs art is just perfect for me no matter which era. I just love their style.
All in all, I am happy that I finally have a chance to really get to read this series! Again, I did read a bit of it and I know a lot of key points, but there is still plenty to discover and I want to read it all. It is great that Kodansha brings out a special 25-year anniversary edition, I will have to get it for my collection.
review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I have read most of the CLAMP stuff but this one I only read a bit of, so when I saw it up on Netgalley? Heck, I had to press the Read Now button and get to reading!
In this one we meet three girls who get teleported to a magical world, Cefiro which is in trouble. We meet Hikaru, strong-willed and tiny and can talk to animals, Fuu who is smart, quiet, and lastly Umi who is rich and collected. I really loved that these three girls got chosen and I also loved that they all just magically (then again, as Yuuko from xxxHolic has mentioned many times over: “There is no such thing as coincidence, there is only hitsuzen.”) teleported to the country and had to become the Legendary Magical Knights! In this one we mostly see the girls find out that they cannot go back, learn about magic and about the world and who they have to save, we meet some key characters and some big villains. The stage is set. The introductions made. And believe me, it was never boring. Because all three girls are really fun and the world was just full of magic and wonder and you just want to go exploring. Out of the characters, energetic Hikaru is so far my favourite of the three girls. I love her energy and I love how she is dedicated to it all.
But I also love that CLAMP shows how these girls feel about not being able to go back home. First things have to be solved and fixed. And we see how that hits some harder than the other, or well, some just show it more clearly.
I had a bit of a chuckle how the girls, especially Fuu and Umi were at times comparing it to an RPG. Like when they get their armours/weapons discussing which material it normally is in a RPG.
I also just love how Mokona in this one, it is one of the earlier Mokona’s. It has most of the personality of Mokona, but yet is not entirely Mokona yet. I am still happy for the little ball of fluff!
And it is great fun that you can instantly see which era this manga was originally from. The big eyes. Haha. Which just gave me flashbacks to other manga and anime from that time. Not that I mind, but it was just making me laugh.
CLAMPs art is just perfect for me no matter which era. I just love their style.
All in all, I am happy that I finally have a chance to really get to read this series! Again, I did read a bit of it and I know a lot of key points, but there is still plenty to discover and I want to read it all. It is great that Kodansha brings out a special 25-year anniversary edition, I will have to get it for my collection.
review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
meigothic's review against another edition
4.0
Disclaimer: I received a review copy for via NetGalley, and am voluntarily and happily leaving my honest thoughts. Many thanks to the publisher, Kodansha Comics, for the opportunity!
Growing up, I was absolutely a CLAMP girl!
Growing up, I was absolutely a CLAMP girl!
dynamicdylan's review against another edition
4.0
This volume was absolutely gorgeous. CLAMP's art is top notch, nothing touches it. It follows the story of three eighth grade girls that fall into a magical world, sent there to save a princess. This series is very nineties (obviously). I love the feeling of nostalgia I had while reading it. Also, Lord Zagato is a daddy for the GODS, GIRL! Please, pick this edition up. It is beautiful and worth every penny.
ar1adn_e's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
4.0
CW for blood
Magic Knight Rayearth is one of the most fantastical isekais out there, and as the author is the group of women, CLAMP, that is so not a surprise. I read MKR years and years ago. And the magic is still there in this new edition.
I absolutely love Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu so much. They are the best and I can't wait to get volume 2, because that's were a ton of action is going to be.
Magic Knight Rayearth is one of the most fantastical isekais out there, and as the author is the group of women, CLAMP, that is so not a surprise. I read MKR years and years ago. And the magic is still there in this new edition.
I absolutely love Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu so much. They are the best and I can't wait to get volume 2, because that's were a ton of action is going to be.
casey_h's review
5.0
Thank you so much NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for access to this beautiful arc!!
5/5 stars!! Would give more if I could!
Oh man. The amount I GASPED when I saw this on here!! This series has been one of my absolute favourite manga series since I originally read it as a teenager, and this updated beautiful 25th anniversary edition is STUNNING! CLAMP always delivers, always always always, and I absolutely cannot wait to introduce Fuu, Umi, and Hikaru to a new generation of readers!! AND MOKONNNAAAAA SO CUUTEEE
5/5 stars!! Would give more if I could!
Oh man. The amount I GASPED when I saw this on here!! This series has been one of my absolute favourite manga series since I originally read it as a teenager, and this updated beautiful 25th anniversary edition is STUNNING! CLAMP always delivers, always always always, and I absolutely cannot wait to introduce Fuu, Umi, and Hikaru to a new generation of readers!! AND MOKONNNAAAAA SO CUUTEEE
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