Feb 21, 2024
Synopsis:
This is an isekai where the MC was originally born as a commoner who gave his all to be a magician but lacked the talent for it. Because he rubbed the nobles the wrong way they burned him to death. The MC made one final wish and that was to study and master magic. The gods answered his wish and he was reborn as the 7th prince of Saloom. At an early age (~10) the MC (Prince Lloyd) was showing promise in both magic and swordsmanship. Lloyd discovers that a Majin is sealed in a Grimoir in the forbidden library, then he releases the Majin
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names him Grimoir, and makes him his familiar. Lloyd's main goal is to research and master more magic as his journey through life progresses.
Originality (6/10):
Tensei Shitara Dainana-ouji Dattanode, Kimama ni Majutsu wo Kiwamemasu by Kokuzawa, Yousuke (Art), and Kenkyo na Circle (Story) presents an original manga. However, it doesn't have a lot of originality in that the story is somewhat predictable because the MC is overpowered and when he fights in these small battles the outcomes are always the same.
Plot (6/10):
The plot is constructed in a clear, convincing, and compelling way with a lot of mini-arcs and lots of conflict, crisis, and resolution. However, the obstacles in each of the mini arcs are not that challenging to the protagonist and it lacks the buildup of any tension in the main storyline.
Theme (7/10):
The central theme throughout the story is that if you search long enough and make a large enough effort you will eventually become strong. The theme is prominent throughout the manga with the storyline being more reaction-driven. More specifically, the MC tends to just react to one crisis after another.
Character Development (9/10):
The characters are believable and memorable, the characters are unique and complex with lots of individuality. You tend to root for the side characters as the MC is just too overpowered.
Art, Setting, and Atmosphere (8/10):
Lloyd is a typical shonen protagonist in that he exudes determination, a strong sense of justice, and a desire to become more powerful. Lloyd has a knack for making friends and rallying them to overcome various obstacles throughout the manga. The author strives to keep the setting relevant to the time of monarchs with Kings, Queens, Castles, Knights, nobles, the Church, and commoners. However, at times I find that the depictions in the manga are cluttered or crowded with no anachronisms. The artist and author have a knack for depicting battle scenes in color, which adds a slight twist to this manga in that it ends up making a lot of the manga being published in color.
Mechanics (8/10):
I do not speak Japanese but in the translated version that I read, it was very easy to follow and understand what was happening without any spelling, grammatical, and punctuation errors. The words are used correctly and in the margin are translator notes to explain if something is left untranslated or common in Japanese and not in English.
Passion (6/10):
The author is very adept at making you care about what ultimately becomes of the side characters through the actions of the protagonist throughout the manga. The plot and theme of the manga are interesting in that the protagonist is constantly searching for new magic and tends to find it when he encounters strong foes.
Overall Rating: 7
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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