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Jun 29, 2024
"To have someone to protect you is to be weak at the same time." - Atsuomi Ayanokoji
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[SPOILER] tag just in case.
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Along with many other people in the [Classroom of The Elite] fanbase, I started off as an anime-only fan. When I first saw Ayanokoji's dad, I instantly detested him with every fibre of my being. I thought he was a cold-blooded, selfish, disgusting person. Don't get me wrong though, I still see him as such. However, despite my hatred for this character, I still have great appreciation for him, since he allowed me to look at this story with a completely different point of view.
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This volume is a masterpiece. They include all the details about Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's childhood (or lack thereof), which really gives us a different perspective on the story compared to the anime.
This volume's focus was mainly on Atsuomi (the father) at first, telling us about his unparalleled ambition to succeed in Japan, the political world he lived in, and his rivals at that time. Instead of painting him as only the "abusive dad" which was how he was portrayed in the anime, this volume tells us that there is much more to the story (in addition to being abusive). I obviously will not spoil it here, since I want you to read it for yourself (hence the recommended tag).
The second half of the volume shifts the spotlight from Atsuomi to Kiyotaka, and of course, the White Room, which had a very mysterious introduction in the anime. If you have only seen the anime and are confused about the White Room, I highly recommend you read this. It will tell you everything you need to know, from the students' lifestyle, Ayanokoji's peers, and exams, to even statistics about how many fights Kiyotaka won as a kid...
Some [Classroom of The Elite] haters hate the anime for being a "self insert perfect unrealistic powerful mc" type of show, but reading this will drastically change your opinion. This volume will show that there is much more to Kiyotaka's character than what is seen on the surface.
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There has been bits and pieces from this volume that has been adapted into S3 of the anime, but I am crossing my fingers for a full adaptation. However, it seems quite unlikely, as this volume is not that popular. I hope people start realizing how underrated this is, and that it starts to get the attention it deserves.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Apr 27, 2024
This is a VERY FUN READ!
[Marked with spoiler tag just in case!]
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Art - [8/10]
The art in this is quite good, though I feel that the fight scenes could be improved. However, the character designs are all very unique and cool, and the landscapes were drawn very well. I really like Haein (the MC)'s design, it's cute and distinct from the rest.
Story - [8/10]
Though the story progressed a bit slowly at the beginning, the redeeming points were the comedy and cute interaction between the characters. Don't expect too much action from this manhwa, as its more a light-hearted comedy/adventure. You won't see the MC fighting a
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huge monster in every chapter, but you will see cute things such as her summoning cute elemental spirits and having fun with them, fishing with her powers, etc. She will fight some monsters, but they won't be massive powerful ones. They are usually just smaller monsters that she can defeat quite easily.
Enjoyment - [9/10]
Honestly, I really enjoyed this manhwa even though it had a couple flaws. The cute character designs and light-hearted interactions is really what made it so fun for me. If this is what you are looking for, then I recommend it.
TLDR: The art is good, but fight scenes could be improved. The story is good, but progresses a bit slowly. The characters are funny and enjoyable though.
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Overall: 8/10
I hope my review was helpful, thanks for reading! Have a nice day :)
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Apr 26, 2024
Season 1 of [The Reincarnated Assassin Is a Swordmaster] has finished, so I decided to write a review with my thoughts so far.
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Art - [9/10]
The art in this manhwa is quite good. The characters look unique from each other, the outfits are nicely designed, and all of the panels are just great to look at. The art is probably my favourite part of this manhwa. You can clearly see that the manhwa artist put a lot of effort into their drawings. It's not like Solo Leveling's art (literal 10/10), but it's pretty dang close to perfect (at least
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in my opinion, people's opinions on art may vary).
Story - [7/10]
The story starts off pretty nicely, emphasizing the MC's hatred for his boss in his past life. The story tells us that he wants revenge, since his boss killed him. My only issue with the story is that I'm almost 40 chapters in, and after the first few chapters, there has been no mention of revenge... The MC is still in his training arc even though this manhwa has been publishing for a while already. Progression feels a bit slow. I am hoping that when this manhwa gets off hiatus and continues publishing in season 2, the training arc will end and the MC will focus on the actual revenge.
Enjoyment - [8/10]
Enjoyment may vary from person to person, but I personally enjoyed it quite a bit, despite the slow character development and progression. The art is really what made it the most enjoyable for me.
So, would I recommend it? Sure.
TLDR: Art is great, story is a quite slow, but it's a fun read, so give it a go.
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Overall: 8/10
Thanks for reading, and I hope my review was helpful. Have a nice day! :)
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Feb 29, 2024
(Marked with the "spoiler" tag just in case)
Okay, where do I even start? I honestly have a lot to say about this manhwa, which includes both positive and negative things.
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Basic plot: Girl gets her body swapped into another person's and lives in a completely different environment. Instantly falls in love with a male lead that obsesses over her. Pretty generic. Nothing out of this world.
However, since romance is such a huge part of the story, there is something I must say about the couple:
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Let's talk about the male lead. Typical handsome, muscular, tall guy in a position of power. Everything seems fine about this guy at first. He tries his best to help the female lead with her weight loss journey, by helping her with her meal plans, exercising, etc. There was a lot of potential at the beginning. However, as time went on, we started to see the male lead become more obsessive and controlling. For example, he literally threatens to kill or harm any guy who spends time with the female lead. He even hung one of his assistants upside down with a rope just because he spent time with the female lead (a dangerous hazard!). It almost seems like its considered "normal" or "hot" in this manhwa, which makes it honestly weird. To be quite honest, the dynamic between the couple really isn't that great. Toxic, even.
One thing that was also frustrating is how this manhwa thinks it's considered "normal" for girls to not exercise at all. For example, we are introduced to a character who has a stunning figure, but claims that she doesn't exercise at all. The female lead also claims that she has never even exercised before, and doesn't even know HOW to exercise. It was also mentioned at some point that most of the girls don't even exercise. I don't think I have to say much about that. Is that normal? Don't think so.
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Let's also talk about the art. It's infuriating at times. We see the female lead actively trying to lose weight starting at the beginning of the story. But how come in every panel she seems to have a different size? Sometimes she looks chubby, sometimes she looks skinny, etc. It's like her weight fluctuates. They weren't able to keep the appearances of the characters consistent. Not to mention in most of the panels the female lead doesn't look as obese as the story tells us she is (more-so after the first few chapters). What are the beauty standards these days? If a normal-looking girl is forced to eat only salads everyday, is forced to always avoid desserts, AND is forced to do a heavy weight-loss workout daily, what really is "normal" in society's eyes?
The art is also pretty mid other than that. The character designs are extremely generic, and the outfits don't look that good either. One of the outfits doesn't even make sense. Who the heck works out in clothes with jewels and silver chains on them? Wtf?
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The good thing about this manhwa is the comedy. This manhwa has its wholesome and funny moments, and it will definitely make the reader smile and giggle at times. Other than the times that the male lead is being controlling and toxic, the dynamic between the characters (especially the female lead and her brother) can be pretty entertaining.
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If the above issues did not bother you that much (though it would certainly bother some people), I would definitely recommend it just for the fun.
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TLDR: In terms of the story and art, it's pretty mid. It can be a fun read though.
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Overall: 6/10
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Thanks for reading my review, I hope I was helpful. :)
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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