Youjo Senki
The Saga of Tanya the Evil

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After reading through 6 volumes i can say that: Saga of Tanya has one of the most interesting storylines.

Fighting against the workings of the world?
Opposing a (self righteous) God?
being an antihero?
Using the Power of hatred against people?
Serving through dire conditions?
Manipulating politics?
Deitailed Magic system?

... it has it all, its great.

Yet, amidst this chaos, the series also shines a spotlight on the intricate dance of politics, where manipulation and cunning are as deadly as any weapon. Its distinct ideological stance sets it apart, prompting readers to grapple with the complexities of morality and the consequences of power. While the antagonist's motivations may falter in comparison to the richness of Tanya's character arc, the overarching narrative remains a compelling exploration of human nature and the pursuit of dominance.

Although, the motivation of the antagonist of the series is quite lame imo. Sonzai X gains nothing from tanya being a hater/ or a believer. Whatever Tanya does nothing will change in Sonzai X life. The god in Youjo Senki is purely just petty and self righteous without a good motivation. He just wanna see the main character suffer over and over again.

Historical accuracy is meticulously maintained, lending an air of authenticity to the sprawling narrative that spans across Europe and beyond. The brutality of war is vividly depicted, with visceral and intense combat. Strategy is barely mentioned, even if it's mentioned it isn't important. The fight scenes are cool, and people fight until only one is standing. The direness, and the "breath of death" can be felt as you read.


Moreover, the series navigates through a myriad of socio-political issues, inviting readers to think about the nuances of religion, anti-religion, communism, nationalism, and beyond. It presents conflicting ideologies, each with its own merits and flaws, leaving readers to ponder their own stance between them.

Tanya's winter battle in volume 6 stands as a testament to the series' ability to evoke the harrowing realities of war, where death and suffering lurk around every corner. Vol 6 shows the utter destruction of war, on the land and on people, people starve to death and freeze as they march into the nothingness of the snow.

In essence, Saga of Tanya the Evil is a must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone drawn to thought-provoking narratives. While its heavy focus on military strategy may not appeal to everyone, its gripping storytelling and profound thematic depth make it a standout gem in the world of literature and anime.

I don't know how far I've actually read since I read it online. I initially watched the anime for this and absolutely loved it, and it is still one of my favorite animes of all time, even if it differs greatly from the source material. But yeah, this is awesome, and so is the anime, but this has a lot more focus on the philosophy of war. In the anime, Tanya just seems to know about certain things like military tactics/strategy, but in this you actually see that she is actually just remembering the historical battles in her original timeline/world and applying that to where ... she reincarnated. You also see a lot more of the thoughts the characters have instead of just what they say, on top of more nuance in the development of the story. Read this, it's gud.

i bought this light novel with a high expect after i watched the anime but it's just a big DISAPPOINTMENT. My review will base on the fact that I've watched and love the anime.

There are some issues with the light novel that make me very bored when I read it

-If you watched the anime and want to read about the fights in the LN I have to say sadly there is none or very little of it. In the LN it will be like this
Tanya reviceived an order -> mumbling in her head about some thing for 1 page -> meet her team > mumbling ... in her head about some thing for 1 page > enemy spotted Tanya team (literally the author does't write about they take of and fly or something it's just teleport to where the battle happen after a bunch of text that what she think in head, bruh) -> mumbling in her head about some thing for 1 page -> someone got injured -> mumbling in her head about some thing for 1 page -> a meeting in a strategy room for the next war??????
Yes it will always be like that I don't even know what happend after the fight, how many people died, did they even use gun to shot each others? The author is lack of a way to connect all the movement together the scene in the LN just teleport from place to place

-There's no explanation about what the city or the base they are attacking look like. It's like they're attacking A city and that's it, there's no scene like they're flying around the building or hiding near the window and shooting, THERE'S NOTHING!

-There are ridiculous amount of unnecessary use of War/Political/Economy reference that in the middle of some character quote that make me after read all the reference i already forgot what that character said earlier.

Score 3 / 10