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orasmis's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
library_kb's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I can't tell if I was a little bored with this volume because it wasn't interesting to me or if I just didn't remember the point of this backstory after a couple months of not reading this series. I'm hoping the next volume jumps us back to the present time rather than remaining in the flashbacks.
lbelow's review
This manga seems to think I care a lot more about Helck's past than I actually do. He's always been a secondary character to me and this long trip into his backstory is getting tedious.
rorikae's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is one of the best volumes of Helck yet though it gets a lot darker than the previous volumes. As we continue on with Helck's backstory, we get to learn the tragedy behind his relationship with his brother Cless, a horrific plot cooked up by the nobles in their town, and why Helck wants to win the competition to be the next demon lord.
This volume provides so much backstory for Helck and the decisions that he has made. His life has been heartbreaking but there are also crucial moments of friendship and connection. The reason that he keeps his head up and a smile on his face is revealed and it is absolutely heartbreaking. This volume goes a long way to fleshing out Helck and made me care deeply for him in a way that I haven't up to this point. I will be interested to see if the next volume covers more backstory or if it finally returns to present times.
This volume provides so much backstory for Helck and the decisions that he has made. His life has been heartbreaking but there are also crucial moments of friendship and connection. The reason that he keeps his head up and a smile on his face is revealed and it is absolutely heartbreaking. This volume goes a long way to fleshing out Helck and made me care deeply for him in a way that I haven't up to this point. I will be interested to see if the next volume covers more backstory or if it finally returns to present times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Grief
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