Description
An ever-righteous sword-lover was your ordinary high schooler, Fujinomiya Soujirou. On a certain evening, he had his life cut short when he was stabbed by a robber in his home. However, in the mysterious space Soujirou appeared in afterwards, there was a certain being that introduced itself as a [God] of a world. This [God] asked if Soujirou was interested in living a bit longer. At that moment, together with his beloved katana, Soujirou consented to living in another world. However, when it concerned getting the cheat ability commonly bestowed by an otherworld God– he was simply told, “there aren’t any cheats.” Sent to the other world, he was able to bring with him the talking sword, [Hotarumaru/Little Firefly], and the sword that took his life, [Sakura]. In addition, the only thing the [God] chose to bestow him was a button down shirt and parachute pants. And so, in this other world, Soujirou was given a job called [Cursed Sword Master]. The [Cursed Sword Master], one who has the ability to bring out the personality of a sword. Soujirou with his beloved swords in another world were able to meet with a beautiful girl named Sistina, who held the unique job of [Acolyte] a type of combat priest-maid. He aims to raise a harem of katanas, while hunting monsters for his daily necessities. Though Soujirou fights, he also enjoys having a relaxing time building an onsen, capitalizing on creating new items taken from the vast knowledge of Earth’s many light novels, starting up a new organization, and daring to try developing new and convenient items. Being taught myriads of things by his swords, Soujirou, an otherworldly traveller without a cheat ability, learns about his own power gradually through fighting. Doing nothing. Looking forward to the time when that life is possible. Setting that goal, interacting with the townspeople and going to the tower. Though he tries to live normally while fighting, he gets dragged into problem after problem, or ends up doing bandit subjugation and getting involved with a troublesome self-proclaimed rival. Even with all that, he seems to enjoy living his newfound everyday life in the other world.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- shinkigensha
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Web Novel
Cursed Sword Master Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on Cursed Sword Master
Okay, let's dive into "Cursed Sword Master." I went in with middling expectations, given the fairly average overall rating, and came out… well, still feeling pretty mixed. It’s a bit of a rollercoaster, I have to say.
First Impressions
Initially, I was intrigued by the premise. A master-servant relationship with cursed swords and demi-humans? Sounds like a recipe for some dark fantasy fun. However, I quickly noticed that the writing style leans heavily into shounen territory, despite the adult tags. There's a certain immaturity to the dialogue and character interactions that might not appeal to everyone, especially those seeking a more mature seinen experience.
What Works Well
The world-building has potential, and the concept of the MC leveling up his swords alongside himself is genuinely interesting. There's a certain charm to the harem-seeking protagonist, even if it's a well-trodden path. I can see the appeal for readers who enjoy a lighter, more action-oriented fantasy with game elements sprinkled in. Also, from what I gather, the original web novel is completed, which is a definite plus.
Areas of Concern
Here's where things get a little dicey. The MC's personality is a major sticking point for me. Some find his detached view on killing disturbing, even repulsive. I can see where they're coming from; there's a certain moral ambiguity that, while potentially intriguing, might alienate readers looking for a more heroic protagonist. The plot also seems to rely on some tired tropes and cliches, which can lead to a sense of deja vu. I also noticed some concerns about the quality of the writing itself, with some saying the dialogue doesn't always make sense.
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Final Verdict
"Cursed Sword Master" is a mixed bag. If you're looking for a dark, morally complex seinen, this might not be it. However, if you enjoy shounen-style action, harem elements, and a protagonist with a unique (albeit potentially off-putting) perspective on killing, then you might find something to enjoy here. Just be prepared for some cliches and potentially problematic characterization. I'd say give it a try, but go in with tempered expectations. I'm giving it a cautious 3/5.
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