Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry

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Synonyms: A Tale of Worst One, A Chivalry of the Failed Knight, Rakudai Kishi no Eiyuutan

Japanese: 落第騎士の英雄譚《キャバルリィ》

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Type: Manga

Volumes: 11

Chapters: 47

Status: Finished

Published: Mar 4, 2014 to Dec 7, 2017

Genres: Action, Fantasy, Romance, Ecchi

Theme: School

Serialization: Gangan Online

Authors: Soramichi, Megumu (Art), Misora, Riku (Story)

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Score: 7.45¹ (scored by 10,518 users)

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Ranked: #3373²

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Ranked #3373Popularity #611Members 28,983

MangaGangan OnlineSoramichi, Megumu (Art), Misora, Riku (Story)

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In a time and place where one's soul can be morphed into a weapon, there are modern-day magicians called Mage-Knights. Although Kurogane Ikki is a student at an institution that trains Mage-Knights, he has no particular talent in magic and is labeled the "Failure Knight" or "Worst One." Getting way less than average marks in the scorings, he was forced to repeat a year. But with the arrival of a new head of the institution, a new rule was created: knights whose abilities are compatible, as decided by the board, must share rooms and attend practice and training together throughout their school years to bring up their abilities to the max. It is a rule to implement the absolute verdict of ability.

Ikki's roommate, Stella Vermillion, turns out to be a princess of another foreign country. Stella is a Rank A knight: the type of genius in magic who only appears once a decade. When Ikki walked in on her while she was changing her clothes, it caused a huge misunderstanding, which eventually ended up in a duel between the two of them. The punishment for the losing side is Eternal Submission to the winning side.

Forced to live the same room and practice magic together throughout all their school years, how will Stella and Ikki's relationship evolve?

(Source: Baka-Tsuki)

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Kurogane, Ikki

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Vermillion, Stella

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Kurogane, Shizuku

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Arisuin, Nagi

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Toudou, Touka

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Ayatsuji, Ayase

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Kurashiki, Kuraudo

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Edelweiss

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Misogi, Utakata

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Totokubara, Kanata

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Jan 5, 2023

HailBritannia_

Recommended

This is an absolute gem, as are the novel and the anime. Just like the anime adaptation, the manga is very faithful to the light novel, of which it adapts the first narrative arc. The story is a classic magic school ecchi one, full of many classical themes and sterotypes of both ecchi and battle shounen genres, but don't take it lightly, for each and every aspect is extremely well refined and beyond the boobs hides some really solid content that defies any attempt of banalisation.

The story is well constructed, linear and yet gifted with the ability to surprise the reader, with a good ... and consistent pacing all throughout. The characters have generally a clear intent,something that might make them plain at a first glance, but they all get characterizing backstories that add so much to them and, what's most important, THEY ALL GROW, both in combat abilities and personality. Stella, the female lead, is a bit of a tsundere, something I usually hate because they oftentimes are just way too over the top, doing things they should never get away with, and yet in this case she is still whithin the boundaries of reasonable. She is just an evident example of how all the characters, despite having very distinct stereotypical features, still feel extremely human. Just like Shizuku's flashbacks are chilling whithout the need to be absurd.
The MC is someone who works extremely hard to overcome every obstacle, faicng challenges head on, with a cool head. But he has his weaknesses, not just lack in strength or talent, but his psychological reactions to the events are still those of a human, who will certainly falter at some point, and more than once. The valu of working hard, the moments whithin the mind of the character who finds his motivation to push forward, fundamental elements in almost every battle shounen, are both depicted splendidly in this manga, conveying all the depth those moments can have, together with some simple yet very real and deep philosophical messages.
The arstyle is amazing, the body lines feel natural despite the classic character design of most fantasy manga nowadays, with crazy dry and slim bodies especially for the boys. The fanservice is simply top knotch.
Having said all that, the best element of this manga are no doubt its fight scenes. It appears evident that the author knows something about martial arts, because the principles behind all thes fights are absolutely correct and all characters truly employ their strengths in clever ways. The beauty of such fight scenes is breathtaking, visually but also in the outstanding precision of their moves and in the weight behind the choices of each character. The last duel in the selection tournament is among the best I've ever seen in manga, look forward to it.

In short, to say it with someone else's words, practically perfect in every way!

I really do hope they continue the manga, because the story going forward is great and I would love to see it adapted, especially to see Ikki's exponential growth and his relationship with Edelweiss.

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Oct 15, 2015

Mrehof

Recommended

Preliminary (18/47 eps)

School Life battle style storyline revolving around the schools ‘weakest’ mage knight and his efforts to find a means to rise to the top of his class and achieve a win at school tourney which would allow him to graduate after much difficulty.
Couple this with a well-paced romance angle and we have an interesting take on a common theme.

Story: 7

The story here is nothing too complicated but it is well paced, well-built and interesting. We basically follow our hero Ikki Kurogane as he finally is given an opportunity to perform and compete to achieve Mage Knight status despite the resistance and interference of his ... family and class mates. In tandem we explore the first time love between Ikki and Stella, a princess from a small territory who is the Ace of the First Year class due to her immense Fire Abilities.
Insert some interesting supporting cast and some interesting confrontations and it makes for an interesting casual read.
Although Ikki is an honorable and noble individual don’t expect a ton of depth in the storyline as he faces and attempts to overcome all the issues his life and education throw his way.

Art: 7

Overall the art for Rakudai kishi no cavalry is good. The characters have distinctive features making identification easy and the action segments are very well done and easy to follow. Some of the line work is a little loose from time to time and proportion occasionally seems off but honestly no complaints. The character designs are interesting and attractive and the settings and backgrounds are also detailed and support the panels well.

character: 7

Aside from Ikki the supporting cast is slow to gain much definition and it typically only comes when it’s necessary to explain the present situation which Ikki is attempting to overcome, or help someone close to him overcome. That said the characters are each interesting and have their own quirks that make them likable but also with flaws which make them believable individuals.
Ikki is a well designed main, nothing exceptionally unique but strong, confident in himself and unwilling to back down as well as not being the type to run from relationship confusion. He confronts his problems head on and overcomes them through careful contemplation and implementing his many talents. I love that he doesn’t back down and run from relationship confusion or conflicts but faces them head on and avoids those annoying delays in development that occurs so frequently in romance/slice of life manga.

Enjoyment: 8
All in all I find this series well executed, interesting and look forward to new chapters as the pacing is excellent and the story direction rarely drags no matter if they are exploring action, romance or drama.

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Apr 20, 2020

zenkichibou

Not Recommended

If you want to waste your time for it to end right before the main tournament arc this is the manga for you! All you need to know is that it is a LN adaptation that they decided to stop making the manga for.

I was enjoying it since I have the unfortunate joy of liking trashy isekai but the story was just hitting stride and I guess they decided that was how they would pull the fans to the LN.

This was the first time I have seen this specific premise but otherwise the characters are pretty generic both looks and personality wise.

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