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rereader33's review
5.0
This is easily one of the funniest volumes I've read in awhile! Between Yami being Yami, Asta and Yuno's facial expressions, and Mereoleona's extra level enthusiasm, this volume was a hilarious delight!
Speaking of Mereoleona, can the Fuegoleon family please adopt me? Please? I love them all so much and I want to be their sibling! But in all seriousness, Mereoleona is an awesome character! At first I thought she was gonna be the, "replacement for a captain that is super demanding, harsh, and abuses their power" character, but she's just really passionate and genuinely cares about her guild. Also, her just grabbing everyone she sees and dragging them to the hot springs was fucking hilarious! Finally, her giving Noelle a pep talk before Noelle climbs the mountain was super sweet. I guess sweetness and supportiveness runs in the Fuegoleon family!
Seeing some of Charlotte's backstory was touching yet heartbreaking and does a great job of explaining her dislike of men. It's hard to portray a female character as disliking men without turning them into a man hater, but in Charlotte's case it's rooted in sound logic; she's cursed, she understands (considering the time period) the expectations men have of women, and she knows that most men would not actually care for her once they know about her curse. Also, her actions towards men are also logical and she never instigates a confrontation. She wants to be left alone, they bother her, she retaliates. I was worried how Tabata would handle her character as the story progressed, but this volume assuaged those worries.
Finally, the King is properly introduced and my prediction was right. He is the stereotypical glory-hounding royal that the other royals emulate but the people don't care for. I have little doubt that I will despise him for the entirety of the series, but that's not surprising since most of the royals *coughNebraandSolidcough* make the yeast in my anger loaf rise.
Looking forward to see what happens next, and really looking forward to a potential tournament arc!
Speaking of Mereoleona, can the Fuegoleon family please adopt me? Please? I love them all so much and I want to be their sibling! But in all seriousness, Mereoleona is an awesome character! At first I thought she was gonna be the, "replacement for a captain that is super demanding, harsh, and abuses their power" character, but she's just really passionate and genuinely cares about her guild. Also, her just grabbing everyone she sees and dragging them to the hot springs was fucking hilarious! Finally, her giving Noelle a pep talk before Noelle climbs the mountain was super sweet. I guess sweetness and supportiveness runs in the Fuegoleon family!
Seeing some of Charlotte's backstory was touching yet heartbreaking and does a great job of explaining her dislike of men. It's hard to portray a female character as disliking men without turning them into a man hater, but in Charlotte's case it's rooted in sound logic; she's cursed, she understands (considering the time period) the expectations men have of women, and she knows that most men would not actually care for her once they know about her curse. Also, her actions towards men are also logical and she never instigates a confrontation. She wants to be left alone, they bother her, she retaliates. I was worried how Tabata would handle her character as the story progressed, but this volume assuaged those worries.
Finally, the King is properly introduced and my prediction was right. He is the stereotypical glory-hounding royal that the other royals emulate but the people don't care for. I have little doubt that I will despise him for the entirety of the series, but that's not surprising since most of the royals *coughNebraandSolidcough* make the yeast in my anger loaf rise.
Looking forward to see what happens next, and really looking forward to a potential tournament arc!
andreavisbal240's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
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
5.0
rachieturtle's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
lknano's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
eahk1996's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.5
dontwritedown's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.5
slyjaski15's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
5.0