Thats part of the genius of Negima; its amazing timing. Fights flow in a way that always catches your interest somehow, and make it so just as you thought you were getting bored, something catches your attention. At that, he's a genius; as long as you continue just a few panels after you think you're getting bored, something will snatch your attention again.
Another great thing is the artifact system he created; he essentially make it so that every character has an opportunity to shine, even with the huge character list. Some characters are needed for their roles, and the lead cant just do everything, even though he really tries to do so, like any shonen character does =P
The only part i dont really like is the Chao arc, and thats still better than a good part of, say, Bleach.
The only reason i mark the art only 9 is because of Bleach and Rosario+Vampire. Compared to them, its not quite as good...compared to almost everything else, its brilliant.
Definitely read this manga, you wont regret it!
