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Glory to Earth Magic
By torimaru karasuma, 已己巳己
201 chapters
2014
Description
When he noticed, the protagonist who reincarnated as a baby was in a different world where magic normally exists.I was looking forward to using showy magic, but the attribute that was suitable for me was the earth attribute which was considered plain and unpopular in this world. The appearances of flame, ice and the like are more preferred since they have strong magic. In this world, the earth attribute is being treated unfairly because of plainness.The protagonist who is the owner of such and unfortunate thing in this fantasy comedy aims to improve the status of earth magic.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- fujimi shobo
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Web Novel
Glory to Earth Magic Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on Glory to Earth Magic
I dove into "Glory to Earth Magic" with a mix of excitement and trepidation. The premise – a reincarnation story where earth magic is strangely undervalued – definitely piqued my interest. I was ready for a tale of an underdog proving everyone wrong, but my experience was a bit more complicated than that.
First Impressions
Initially, I was hooked by the familiar isekai setup. Reincarnation, a new world brimming with magic, and a protagonist ready to shake things up – it's a formula that often works for me. However, the reason for earth magic's unpopularity felt… weak. The idea that it's simply not "flashy" enough felt like a flimsy justification for a world-wide prejudice. I was hoping for a deeper, more nuanced reason, perhaps tied to the world's history or the limitations of earth magic itself, but it never came.
What Works Well
Despite my initial reservations, the story does have its moments. The protagonist's ingenuity in using earth magic is genuinely enjoyable. He doesn't just accept the limitations placed upon him; he finds creative ways to utilize its potential. The world-building, while not groundbreaking, is decent enough to keep me engaged. The concept of a city of smiths who venerate the earth goddess was a nice touch, even though the story didn't delve into it as much as I would have liked.
Areas of Concern
My biggest issue lies with the core premise. It's hard to swallow that an entire society would overlook the practical applications of earth magic. Building roads, constructing defenses, terraforming – these are all incredibly valuable skills. The fact that the story hand-waves this away with "it's not flashy" feels like a disservice to the element itself. Moreover, the story quickly transitions into a magic high school setting, which felt a bit generic and predictable. The Japanese-style uniforms felt out of place in a fantasy world, pulling me out of the immersion.
Final Verdict
"Glory to Earth Magic" is a decent read if you're not too bothered by its shaky premise. While the protagonist's creative use of earth magic and the world-building offer some enjoyment, the weak justification for its unpopularity and the generic progression into a magic high school ultimately hold it back. It's not a terrible story, but it falls short of its potential. I'd give it a tentative 3/5.
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