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I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability, Vol. 1
by Kenkyo na Circle, Yosuke Kokuzawa
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
ARC received from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability was an absolutely hilarious manga, but probably not in the way the author intended. This definitely fits in with my personal rule of thumb; the longer a manga's title is, the less you can expect from it. IWRATSPSICTMTPMMA has an acronym that would make even a veteran BookTwitter user's eyes cross, and the inside is exactly what it sounds like. A peasant with inferior magic desperately tries to claw his way up in a world where your magic depends on three things: bloodline, aptitude, and dedication, and ends up being murdered just in time to be reincarnated as the land's seventh prince. Regaining his memories means ten years later, he's become a formidable sorcerer. Between the maids adoring him, having to hide his powers so he doesn't rock any boats, and releasing a demon to be his familiar, he's got a lot going on in his new life!
I can't say I cared much for the shota aspect, the nudity, or the very video game-esque worldbuilding. I've been lucky to uncover some amazing isekais, but this is very typical of the genre in a way I didn't like. I know I'm biased, since new isekais I read have very high bars to clear, so I gave this book a pity half star on my rating since it is exactly what it appears to be, even if I didn't care for it. In the end, this wasn't for me, but if you're a fan of very typical isekais where an overpowered boy gets dropped into a new life and is surrounded by boobs, this would be perfect for you.
❧ 2.5 ★
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability was an absolutely hilarious manga, but probably not in the way the author intended. This definitely fits in with my personal rule of thumb; the longer a manga's title is, the less you can expect from it. IWRATSPSICTMTPMMA has an acronym that would make even a veteran BookTwitter user's eyes cross, and the inside is exactly what it sounds like. A peasant with inferior magic desperately tries to claw his way up in a world where your magic depends on three things: bloodline, aptitude, and dedication, and ends up being murdered just in time to be reincarnated as the land's seventh prince. Regaining his memories means ten years later, he's become a formidable sorcerer. Between the maids adoring him, having to hide his powers so he doesn't rock any boats, and releasing a demon to be his familiar, he's got a lot going on in his new life!
I can't say I cared much for the shota aspect, the nudity, or the very video game-esque worldbuilding. I've been lucky to uncover some amazing isekais, but this is very typical of the genre in a way I didn't like. I know I'm biased, since new isekais I read have very high bars to clear, so I gave this book a pity half star on my rating since it is exactly what it appears to be, even if I didn't care for it. In the end, this wasn't for me, but if you're a fan of very typical isekais where an overpowered boy gets dropped into a new life and is surrounded by boobs, this would be perfect for you.
❧ 2.5 ★