Jun 2, 2022
Story about a kind boy who gets dragged along into a world of martial arts, superpowers, whatever else typical shounen fighting abilities you can think of. He is taught by one of the strongest people in the world, paired with being a genius, allowing him to progress incredibly fast. Typical plot. However, that's not where the strength of this manhwa lays.
Its strong point is its characters. None of them are unique or groundbreaking but they are all pleasant and don't get boring, at least to me, even after 200 chapters of being together with them. The author has managed to make their appearance be an
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essential part of the story with cute and interesting dynamics between them, which again, don't seem to expire easily for me, despite considering myself quite well acquainted with these character archetypes. In this sense, the dynamic of the main cast is highly comparable, if not nearly identical to Noblesse's. If you enjoy it, you will also enjoy this.
Now for the downs. You might have guessed from the opening but this isn't a new, fresh, groundbreaking concept, or one that refines, reinvents and revolutionizes a well-established pattern within this type of media. The story is very linear, with many cliches and similar plot points happening consequently, one after another. This makes it feel stiff and unoriginal, especially if you're reading this with the intention of finding a breakthrough piece of literature. However, for the casual reader, it is highly enjoyable, given that you attach yourself to the characters presented, the needed sense of progression will be obtained from their relationships and personalities slowly developing and changing. Though, that also comes to a stop for some characters after a certain point, given its long run-period. I could go on with things I disliked but I feel like they'd be personal nitpicks, therefore I'll leave it at that.
Heads up, I am biased. I love Jiyoung so much I'd give this manhwa a 9/10. I will, however, refrain from that and be content with an overall 7, strictly for her, mainly her and the rest of the well-executed, simple, but enjoyable characters. I hope that when I pick this up again in a year or two there will be more romance. I have high expectations since it's been slowly progressing and getting screen-time, along with minor acknowledgements. Please don't disappoint.
Other than her, there's nothing super special about this. It's a pleasant and relaxing read with wholesome characters. Would recommend. All hail Jiyoung.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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