REVIEW
There are quite a number of moments when I stop reading the series, begin anew, and question why I even stopped reading it. And this is one of those moments. Although, in all honest, it’s more because I’m trying to restrict my reading as to not catch up on the latest chapter and end up waiting for every part of it to get released. I’d much rather indulge myself in the series per volume than cut myself short with reading each chapter at a time.
Flabbergasted by the events that took place in the confinement of this volume, I am, up to now, in shock with everything that was thrown at me. The re-appearance of certain characters gave me chills and it was an interesting addition to the story. It wasn’t unexpected as I did believe that he is, or could be, a major part of the story; however, there was also that previous disappointment about his arc with which this portion of the volume did reinvigorate my desire to know more about the character.
What’s most exciting about this volume, though, is the focus on Mei Mei. She is an exceptional character and I find her arc to be curious. I’d be much willing to know more about her and her brother and would love the opportunity to read more as to how she became what she is now.
Another thing to take note is the complexity of the villains. Despite having complicated backstory for most of them, plenty of the protagonist are quite stupid. It does not take away any excitement as, in fact, it adds more entertainment as a purely comical relief. Additionally, I am mesmerized by Akutami-sensei’f effective infusion of his story with the character’s perspective—their analysis of situation and meticulous pondering of battle plans injected as a narrative to the story.
The input of science to the jujutsu magic also provides the reader with a grasp of reality and how the powers used in the story can be applicable in the real world regardless of the whimsical elements of it.
Overall, I find that the story was another boring one as it was strictly following an action based trajectory instead of laying down a base story as its foundation. It’s still purely my own fault and preference to the capacity of what a volume can tell. If that wasn’t the case, I think that the volume is superb.
