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Random Name
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Possible yuri? Maybe I should pick up a copy... also the art looks really nice.
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Key
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While there are some suggestions of yuri attraction towards Azusa, that's more a casual side detail than a point of emphasis and there are no signs of Azusa reciprocating.
IOW, read this specifically for yuri content and you'll probably be disappointed. |
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Princess_Irene
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I second Theron's not-really-yuri comment - it's more of a tease than an actual element of the story. The art is cute, though.
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Merxamers
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I think i'm a bit more positive on this one than the reviewer; what you should expect coming into this is less Death March, and more Kobayashi's Maid Dragon (spoiler[in fact, the initial thought that some of these characters have near direct allegories to that manga made me realize just how similar they are]). I enjoyed the slice of life story, and the main character trying to build the happy life for herself that she didn't have in Japan.
For me, the main flaws are the few things that stretch credibility, like how the lead's being alive for 300 years hasn't changed her in the slightest. But this book was a good time, and a nice change of pace from the usual isekai story. This is one i'll keep reading. |
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bin1127
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If the Southpark mmo episode had it's own moe light novel. Added points for being an immortal 17 year old.
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Key
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I didn't think about it at the time I was writing the review, but Merxamers is right: this is basically Kobayashi Dragon Maid done in isekai form (albeit without the more blatant lesbian elements).
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myskaros
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I don't disagree with the review at all, but I did enjoy reading it quite a bit
 the dragon wedding was pretty great 
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Lemonchest
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After 300 years, you'd think she would move on. |
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the green death
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I liked this one pretty well as I enjoy relaxed SoL stories and don’t care too much if there’s much depth beyond their simple relaxing narrative structures. Totally understand wanting more and there’s plenty of books I do demand more of but until there’s more SoL LNs I’m more than willing to give the few out there my time and money.
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-SP-
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Titles are getting more and more original.
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flowingcloud
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Hello Key,
(First of all this is solely a constructive criticism on your review and not in any way to flame or attack you in any sort of way. I am sorry if you feel attacked in any sort of way from any section of my criticism.) I have read your review and I would like you to expand your perspective and explore the genre called "slice of life." I do know you basically only watch dubs, but you might want to expand into watching subs. After understanding what the genre "slice of life means," maybe you would understand a bit more about the novel. Let me give you a quick definition. Slice of life is a narrative technique in which a seemingly arbitrary sequence of events in a character's life is presented, often lacking plot development, conflict and exposition, and often having an open ending. Now that you understand that what the genre "slice of life" is, maybe you would not describe it with "its lack of interest in the minutiae of worldbuilding." Please understand that the focus of this novel if you properly read it, is not on the plot or anything related to philosophy, but simply for the readers to enjoy the interactions between the characters. The genre "slice of life" is commonly (over 99% of the time) paired with the genre "comedy," a genre that is supposed to give you laughs and a fun time reading the novel. This leads to my next point, which is your thoughts on philosophy in your review. "Unfortunately, that philosophy also contributes to the novel's main weakness, since the writing may be too laid-back for its own good. Almost everything is handled casually, with little sense of real danger, details, or stakes." This line in your review makes no absolute sense considering that this novel is a "slice of life" novel. Let me remind you that "slice of life" has a lack of "conflict and exposition." Her philosophy is not meant to be some trait that is supposed to be a focus of her novels, but simply a reason for her actions and nothing more. "This novel doesn't even hint at a broader story, so I have to wonder where else the story may go, since getting involved in any larger plot would be contrary to Azusa's whole life philosophy." "The novel ends with the sense of being an entirely self-contained story." "Still, the concept could probably muddle along for a while on a string of independent story ideas." "Woefully short on details and world-building, not much substance beyond the surface." Seeing these few quotes, let me emphasize my point again that the "slice of life" genre "often lacking plot development and often having an open ending." There is no reason for the novel to actually have a plot and you are just defaming the novel on your own accord. Thank you for reading my constructive criticism, and if you do IP ban me, you are just not willing to accept any criticism and your fault with your lack of knowledge in this genre. P.S. I have many more complaints, but I am willing to spare you some face since you are a dub only person, thus your lack of information on this genre. I recommend you read some novels with the "slice of life" genre to expand your knowledge in this field. P.S.S. Also, I would like to mention that this novel has very high popularity in Japan and the novel community. |
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Key
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So where in the heck did you get the understanding that I'm a "dub-only" person? I might prefer dubs where available, but since I've worked on the Preview Guide and streaming reviews every single season that ANN has done both, I'm vastly far from being "dub-only." I'm also fully aware of exactly what SoL is and have watched and reviewed many such shows in the past. Based on my familiarity with that series type, being SoL doesn't excuse the minimal world-building here. Most SoL series are set in our world, so there's little need for such content, but this is a setting that is dramatically different from our world and operates under fundamentally different rules. Hence greater world-building is still important and valuable for context for the SoL content. I'll admit that I probably could have been more specific in the review about why I was leveling that criticism, but I still think it's fair. Also, keep in mind that a series being very popular is never a defense for flaws that the series might have, as even very flawed content can still be very entertaining. |
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Utsugi
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Go watch actual good SoLs like Anne of Green Gables to see how to do an SoL properly. Not just this meandering, pointless shit.
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Wtv
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Can't say about the LN, but I'm reading the webcomic that's available online (in japanese) on Gangan Online website and I find it pretty good.
It's clearly meant to be a light comedy and worldbuilding is not necessary. Also would like to add that worldbuilding isn't always necessary, and some people don't care much about it. The characters are charismatics and the jokes all work, so I would say the work is successful in what they're doing. |
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Lemonchest
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I guess Isekai is now such a standardised genre/sub-genre that you can reasonably assume any question about the world is answered "because videogames"
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