Infinite Mage is a unique story that I can’t really make any connections with any other manwha I had previously read. Which, considering the sheer quantity I have sadly seen, is quite an achievement and compliment. Throughout the story, I was invested in every character along the way and their journeys, especially the protagonist.
Unlike other fake protagonist who the author makes “smart” by using convenient scenarios, the mc has experienced a strenuous life without the unnecessary forced events, giving him a presence fitting of so. He accepts things for what it is and overcomes. Along with this, he is unbelievably talented but nothing is ever forced in this manwha — Though seeping with talent, he isn’t strong at all and still has to learn the basics. The rate of progression and power balance in this manwha, especially, is one of the best I’ve experienced.
Not only that, it’s an emotional roller coaster by being comedic or heartfelt at times. If there was anything holding this back, it would be the lack of action and conformance to usual cliches in the plotline. Despite that, the characters are all vast and different that it makes up for some of the faults.
This definitely caters towards readers who enjoy slower progressions with developing relations over combat heavy readers. Despite me being the latter, I still appreciate the greatness in front of me.
PS: This is a review on a story I have continuously read, so my memory + feelings are not nearly as well reflected on ones I have read in one session. Feel free to correct me if I misremember anything.
Reading Rankings (Portnoy inspired + A Huang-Teizan Original)
10 - God’s penmanship
9 - Must-read. Drop everything else.
8 - Instant bookmark
7 - Entertaining
6 - Good to pass time
5 - Why are you reading this?
4 - Bad.
3 - Typical garbage.
2 - My head hurts.
1 - Retirement is a thought.
0 - “Did they even give you a story?!”
