Aug 1, 2020
Most reviews for this series came out back when it was only recently starting up and I feel like it's a shame to have most peoples experience based on that alone. Being a person who only recently got into the series but has read up to the current chapter as of now (104) , I can say without a doubt that the series is highly enjoyable and worth a watch
Story: 8
Mashima hasn't done as much of a heavily story based series since Rave Master back in the early 2000s, but Edens has proved he's still as willing as ever to get back into the swing
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of things. from the beginning, small relevant plot threads are woven into the story that come back later on as massive parts of the overarching narrative. Obviously, I won't spoil anything, but the twists coming both make sense and give a whole new perspective on the series with a second read through. It starts off slightly mundane in the beginning but around the start of the digitalis arc, things really start getting going with fast paced action and genuine character moments, speaking of which:
Character: 8
It is true some characters bare a heavy resemblance to the Mangakas past work, Fairy Tail, but it clearly doesn't dampen on their newer personalities and large set of new characters that are charming in their own way. Shiki and Rebecca do very much have different personalities from Natsu and Lucy. Shiki is an adventurous, slightly perverted but kind user with an affinity for making friends at every moment to a sickening degree (on purpose) and Rebecca is an intelligent, peppy, marksman that actually contributes a ton consistently to the story and can hold her own with the rest of the group. I could go on about the rest of the charming cast, but it'd be better to just read for yourself as they're a fun bunch
Art: 10
Mashima has never done better, especially for his first ever fully digital affair. The shot composition in some panels is so detailed and extravagant you have to wonder how the man pulls it off every week. At this point, Mashima being a hardworking artist has been a staple for a long time, so you'll know what you're getting into. Not to mention in this series he has no trouble going into darker themes and imagery than he ever would've done for FT.
Enjoyment: 9
I had a blast reading this series and have been on the edge of my seat for the 45 or so chapters with good reason. The entire thing is really engaging for the reader with the colorful cast of characters we get to see partake in the adventure (who have great chemistry), the imaginative worldbuilding that was so lacking in Mashima's past work, some intriguing villains unlike anything he's written, and amazing art.
Overall: 8
Check this out if nothing else. You'll be doing a disservice otherwise.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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