adventurous fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Reviewing so many fantastic manga volumes has really skewed my average rating. But it also means my reading this year has been enjoyable. 

Reading about the second challenge after watching the anime has a different impact. It's still thrilling, but visually it's better in the anime. 
I am getting very excited to read on past the events of the anime, and reading these is making me more excited for season 2, and makes me want to do another rewatch of the anime.
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
adventurous emotional funny reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This has some of the most compelling action of the series so far and manages to expand the worldbuilding and characterization in compelling ways. I am starting to feel more connected to these characters now that we are getting to spend more small moments with them and see how they engage with each other, though I suspect once we leave the trials behind it may go back to having the same pacing issues it did before. Overall, a solid volume of the series.  
adventurous hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This is about where that first season ends i think
adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
adventurous hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No