Apr 4, 2022
This manga is right up my alley. Exploring what it means to be a hero, to be human. The Faraway Paladin is a diamond that, in my opinion, outshines Mushoku Tensei. I highly suggest to go read this manga first before reading this review, or any review.
As of chapter 33, the story has some cliches but they are dealt with wonderfully. No struggle Will has gone through felt unrealistic or deus ex machina. Every character, even side ones, feel like you could see them as real people in front of you. They could exist somewhere on Earth and you could completely buy it. The world
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building is perfectly paced. I can't wait to see more of the world itself.
William is pretty much if Rudeus wasn't a neckbeard. He laments over his lack of willpower in his previous and current life, and gains courage from that (with his family). He doesn't journey to be a hero, he goes on adventures purely to help other people with the goodness in his heart.It's enjoyable because he has taken the teachings of his mom and dad and grandfather and applied it to his charity. Will is neither cold-hearted or naive, striking a perfectly balance (of course he still has his flaws, the biggest being inexperienced with the world around him).
All the characters, whether it's Melen or Bee or Tonio. The main cast all clearly have their own experiences which contrast to Will who has so far gone through a minor amount compared to them. As Tonio said best "Because we shall make up for all the aspects you're still lacking." It doesn't go with just Will. They main cast play against each other so well and so naturally you'd think they were childhood friends. They're able to highlight the effect Will has on bringing people together.
Simply a masterpiece, cried several times.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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