Norihito Sasaki

I received a free copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This seems like a very standard manga with a magical school setting.

The story so far has a bit of promise, but of course in the first volume we don't learn much yet. It's mostly about getting to know the characters.

The characters are pretty stereotypical. Friendly muscle guy, too cute and shy girl, energetic and slightly violent girl, teacher that doesn't behave like a teacher should, mysterious MC with dark past and hidden power... Although I admit I have a weakness for this type of MC.

There is an abundance of that certain type of silly manga humour. Some of it lends, I suppose, but mostly it's just the same stuff I have read many times.

The art is good.

As I said, all is quite standard. Doesn't really stand out in the first volume. I would have to read more to really tell.… (meer)

This volume picks up right where the first volume left off! Right back into the action. The mystery deepens in the story and the mystery of Ray's past is also introduced. I also really like how this manga slowly explains how its magic system works. Information is revealed in a way that makes sense within the story. It's in small exposition bursts, but since it's under the guise of it being a class lesson, it's not jarring nor out of place. I really like this story and the mystery keeps getting more intriguing as the story goes on!… (meer)

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

I was delighted when I finished the first volume of "The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World". It is a standard shonen action adventure, with a little bit of comedy. I'd say Ranma 1/2 or FullMetal Alchemist level of comedy. But the tropes that it has are some of my favorites. I always love an underdog, and I love the "super-powered person acts like they're an average Joe" trope. The "bright and sunny optimist character is also super powerful" is one of my absolute favorite tropes as well. (Think Tanjiro from Demon Slayer or Atsushi from Bungou Stray Dogs) The characters are all pretty normal for a shonen manga, but they're still super fun to read. The mystery elements of the manga are subtle and not in your face. At first glance, it seems like a run-of-the-mill shonen manga, but the mystery elements clearly show that there is more to the story than it seems. The art style is lovely as well. Again, it's very obviously a style expected in a shonen manga, but it's so dynamic! The action scenes are very well done, and the page flow is great. The volume ends on a cliffhanger, and I'll be eagerly awaiting the second volume when it comes out!… (meer)