Mairimashita! Iruma-kun
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Ok so I began watching Iruma kun as an anime back when it first aired but I then immediately moved onto the manga. I really enjoyed the gang being up to no good and seeing Iruma progress to being the "demon lord" that Sullivan wanted him to be as his "grandson". I really liked a lot of the characters surrounding Iruma like I didnt actually mind at first having a lot of them because they really blended the story well and I always got a chuckle from every chapter as it can be seriously funny. However that all changed recently when the author decides to ... add even more characters by sticking them in there without context and not involving the charms around the story it once had. It was if author-san just completely went to a complete different direction from what I thought was all going to be about Irumas goal. It's becoming even more draggy now which is disappointing because I've read this manga for a long time now like I thought it had potential but nope, not anymore for me....

The early chapters of Iruma-kun are outstanding, featuring a well-crafted setting, strong character development, and wholesome, light-hearted comedy. The story focuses on the main trio, with each arc typically lasting for a satisfying 2-3 chapters. Clara stands out as a unique and endearing character, bringing a refreshing take on the 'happy-go-lucky' archetype. Her attempts to break free from her stereotype and showcase a more human side are some of the manga's highlights.

However, the story takes a sharp turn around chapter 100, with longer arcs, new villains, and an influx of secondary characters. While the classmates outside of the main trio are fairly developed, they pale ... in comparison to the trio's depth. The idol arc around chapter 160 marks a significant downturn in the manga's quality. The MC, one classmate, and one other side character, along with a bunch of new characters, become the focus, sidelining beloved characters from earlier arcs. The following arc introduces more new characters, further detracting from the core cast's development.

It feels as though the author has written themselves into a corner, unsure of how to continue the story without creating additional characters. As a result, the later arcs feel cluttered and detract from the core cast's development. This shift away from the main trio's dynamic and the introduction of numerous secondary characters dilute the story's initial charm.

In the end, while Iruma-kun starts off strong, the later arcs are a letdown with too many new characters taking away from the core cast's development. The story becomes cluttered, and the author seems to struggle with continuing the narrative without introducing more characters. This is not how a good comedy or shonen manga should be written, and as such, I cannot wholeheartedly recommend it.

Score: 6/10