Reviews

It appears that no one else has written a review for this manga, so I figured that I should add my two cents. Roxy Gets Serious is a manga written and illustrated by Shouko Iwami, who has written a handful of moe manga. Her background is very evident in the art style of the manga, especially when compared to the original character designs by Sirotaka. The art is cutesy and not extremely detailed, but it works for the story.
The plot itself is somewhat underwhelming but not necessarily bad. It details Roxy's life from her days in the Migurd village up until she attends the Ranoa Magic Academy. However, the story reads more like a slice of life manga rather than a coming of age story. We do learn of Roxy's growth as an adventurer and mage, but most of the conflicts presented in the story are ultimately minor. There is a strong emphasis on the more quirky elements of Roxy's personality like her fascination with sweets.
Although the manga is still enjoyable, I would have preferred a more consequential story. Roxy Gets Serious attempts to highlight the discrimination that the demon race faces, but it is typically used as a plot device and nothing more. I know that my review so far sounds very negative, but I honestly kind of liked this manga. I just think it had the potential to be so much more. It doesn't compare to the original story, but I love seeing my favorite girl in action.

P.S. If you are starting this series right after the anime, then you should skip the first page of Chapter 1. It reveals character spoilers that wouldn't be known until about halfway through the series.