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Nach einem langen Arbeitstag wird die Mitte-20-jährige Sei Takanashi in ihrem Hausflur von einem grellen Licht umhüllt und findet sich plötzlich in einer Parallelwelt wieder. Schuld an ihrer unfreiwilligen Reise ist das »Ritual zur Beschwörung der Heiligen Maid« am dortigen Königshof. Jene Maid soll die Kraft besitzen, die in diese Welt einfallenden Monster auszulöschen. Neben Sei ist mit Aira Misono noch eine zweite Frau erschienen, die vom Kronprinzen Kyle prompt zur Auserwählten bestimmt wird. Verstoßen und unfähig, nach Japan zurückzukehren, beginnt für Sei ein neues Leben in Slantania. Als Forscherin am Institut für Heilpflanzen findet sie schließlich eine neue Berufung. Da ihre magischen Tränke ungewöhnlich stark sind, kommt die Vermutung auf, dass sie doch die Heilige Maid sein könnte.
200 pages, Paperback
First published February 5, 2018
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Name (in native language): 橘由華 (TACHIBANA Yuka).
Associated Names:
橘由華.
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September 22, 2023
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If Snow White with the Red Hair and The Savior's Book Cafe in Another World had a baby, this manga would be it!
It's like seeing a distant relative of Shirayuki (who loves learning and studying) live in another world where just like Tsukina in Savior's Book Cafe, Sei does NOT want to be in this other world. Despite how overworked she was in Japan, that is still her home and she rather be there, butttttt…
Since she can't return, she slowly begins to pursue one of her "past" hobbies of medicinal herbs, which of course leads to this story opening up and seeing just that!
While I know quite a few friends who didn't really enjoy the arc in Snow White with the Red Hair where Shirayuki is studying the glowing rocks, that was actually one of my favorite arcs in the series! Due to that, I think it's why I so deeply enjoyed the first quarter of this manga because Sei is doing SO much exploring and experimenting with how herbs are used to make potions in this other world. It's not very fast-paced, but I found it satisfying seeing her grow as an individual and not just use her magical abilities to make her life easier.
Granted, those abilities come in clutch and it's AMAZING to see them in action so to speak! It's really a slow burn in the people around her realizing that she might actually BE a saint because when tragedy strikes the knights and it's HER (Sei) potions that heal people drastically (and basically bring someone back on the verge of death), but people at the research institute know there is something more to her with how little she knew about potions/magic when she first arrived.
There really isn't any romance in this first volume, but oh my goodness, I am already hardcore shipping her with a certain someone because he is SO sweet! The way he gets so happy around her and is obviously going out of his way to spend time with Sei makes me happy. <3
I also really liked the whole cast of characters! (Well minus the prince at the beginning but who doesn't like him?) Jude and the Director are fun characters and I hope we see more of them because they always liven up the page, especially when Sei starts cooking and Jude comes around asking for some. LOL! I also like a new female character we meet later on and how she was giving out all the deets to Sei for "no reason." Bahahaha!
I think one of my "favorite" parts is when Sei sort of has a "beauty transformation." That might be weird to say because typically when the female leads lose their glasses as Sei does, I REALLY dislike it. However, the reason I say it's one of my favorites is because of how surprised I was in how well done the scene was! She isn't necessarily using magical abilities to instantly make herself more attractive. Yes, that magic is in her potions, but I thought it really cool that she is making different cosmetics to help her skin look and feel more healthy. She is genuinely doing a skincare routine and really appreciated seeing that because Sei is putting in effort and not depending on magic to help her countenance "glow." I thought the whole thing was very well done and wish other magical manga series would do it like that too!
Overall, this was a really really good first volume and definitely looking forward to reading more in this series! I think it's only going to get better and better, especially since the romance seems like it's about to really start unfolding in the next volume. Eeeepp!
If Snow White with the Red Hair and The Savior's Book Cafe in Another World had a baby, this manga would be it!
It's like seeing a distant relative of Shirayuki (who loves learning and studying) live in another world where just like Tsukina in Savior's Book Cafe, Sei does NOT want to be in this other world. Despite how overworked she was in Japan, that is still her home and she rather be there, butttttt…
Since she can't return, she slowly begins to pursue one of her "past" hobbies of medicinal herbs, which of course leads to this story opening up and seeing just that!
While I know quite a few friends who didn't really enjoy the arc in Snow White with the Red Hair where Shirayuki is studying the glowing rocks, that was actually one of my favorite arcs in the series! Due to that, I think it's why I so deeply enjoyed the first quarter of this manga because Sei is doing SO much exploring and experimenting with how herbs are used to make potions in this other world. It's not very fast-paced, but I found it satisfying seeing her grow as an individual and not just use her magical abilities to make her life easier.
Granted, those abilities come in clutch and it's AMAZING to see them in action so to speak! It's really a slow burn in the people around her realizing that she might actually BE a saint because when tragedy strikes the knights and it's HER (Sei) potions that heal people drastically (and basically bring someone back on the verge of death), but people at the research institute know there is something more to her with how little she knew about potions/magic when she first arrived.
There really isn't any romance in this first volume, but oh my goodness, I am already hardcore shipping her with a certain someone because he is SO sweet! The way he gets so happy around her and is obviously going out of his way to spend time with Sei makes me happy. <3
I also really liked the whole cast of characters! (Well minus the prince at the beginning but who doesn't like him?) Jude and the Director are fun characters and I hope we see more of them because they always liven up the page, especially when Sei starts cooking and Jude comes around asking for some. LOL! I also like a new female character we meet later on and how she was giving out all the deets to Sei for "no reason." Bahahaha!
I think one of my "favorite" parts is when Sei sort of has a "beauty transformation." That might be weird to say because typically when the female leads lose their glasses as Sei does, I REALLY dislike it. However, the reason I say it's one of my favorites is because of how surprised I was in how well done the scene was! She isn't necessarily using magical abilities to instantly make herself more attractive. Yes, that magic is in her potions, but I thought it really cool that she is making different cosmetics to help her skin look and feel more healthy. She is genuinely doing a skincare routine and really appreciated seeing that because Sei is putting in effort and not depending on magic to help her countenance "glow." I thought the whole thing was very well done and wish other magical manga series would do it like that too!
Overall, this was a really really good first volume and definitely looking forward to reading more in this series! I think it's only going to get better and better, especially since the romance seems like it's about to really start unfolding in the next volume. Eeeepp!
January 21, 2022
I like this!! I requested it through the library last June when my father wanted the light novel for Father's Day, and I thought this sounded a bit like Flying Witch in terms of it being gentle/not angsty/bright. Well, it's all that.
Sei is a very down to earth woman who was living as a lonely workaholic until the day the alternate world of Salutania performed a saint-summoning ritual to avert the evil taking place in their kingdom. They ended up with two women, so their prince picked the other and left Sei behind. The rest of the castle staff tried to keep her happy (they can't send her home) but she eventually finds herself working in the medicinal herb gardens and the floral research institute. Except...she's unnaturally good at what she does. Her potions are super-potent. Her life is improving the longer she stays, but no one realizes just how strong she's become...
I've requested the second book now. We'll see how long it takes to get here. :-)
Sei is a very down to earth woman who was living as a lonely workaholic until the day the alternate world of Salutania performed a saint-summoning ritual to avert the evil taking place in their kingdom. They ended up with two women, so their prince picked the other and left Sei behind. The rest of the castle staff tried to keep her happy (they can't send her home) but she eventually finds herself working in the medicinal herb gardens and the floral research institute. Except...she's unnaturally good at what she does. Her potions are super-potent. Her life is improving the longer she stays, but no one realizes just how strong she's become...
I've requested the second book now. We'll see how long it takes to get here. :-)
March 18, 2021
Sei arrives home one evening after a long day at work only to suddenly find herself transported into a new world where a magical miasma has caused a monster problem. Normally a saint is summoned when the miasma monsters become too bad for normal people to deal with, but for some reason this time two saints appeared, Sei and another woman named Aira. To Sei's annoyance, the eldest prince warmly welcomes Aira and completely ignores her. If that's how it's going to be, she figures they can let her go home. However, that's not possible, so Sei tries to put up with her new life as best she can. Bored, she finds herself drawn to the Medicinal Flora Research Institute, where she's soon given a job.
While at the Research Institute, Sei begins to learn about the various things she can do with medicinal herbs in this world, as well as the ways in which her abilities seem to be different from what other people can do.
I'd previously heard about this series but was planning on passing it by because my backlog is enormous enough as it is, and this sounded kind of bland. But in a moment of shopping cart weakness, I broke down and bought the first volumes of both the manga and light novel series. I decided to dive into the manga first, just because it would be faster and I liked the art when I flipped through it.
Based on this first manga volume, I strongly suspect that the light novel is going to be excruciatingly slow-paced. Not a whole lot happens - Sei is summoned, ends up at the Research Institute, discovers that people have RPG-like stats in this world and does her best to increase her "Make Medicine" level, and meets several attractive guys in the process. There's Jude, the nice guy who introduces her to the work the Institute does and who is then assigned to be her supervisor - Sei has a moment when she notes that he's attractive, but I suspect that he's a distant second in the list of Sei's potential love interests. There's Johan Valdec, the director of the Research Institute - probably not even in the running, intended more as a reader stand-in who notices the potential romance brewing. And there's Albert Hawke, the Winter Knight, whose life Sei saves with one of her potions.
Albert seems to be the most likely love interest. He's obviously interested in her, not that Sei realizes it, and at least a couple characters notice his interest and find it amusing. For my part, I'm iffy about their romance so far. It's not that they seem like a bad potential couple, but they're both pretty bland. Readers know nothing about Sei other than that she was a workaholic with an amateur interest in medicinal herbs. We don't even know what her job entailed - it's presented as generic office work. And Albert was just "the handsome knight." We're told that he's called the "Winter Knight" because he's usually cold and expressionless, but none of his on-page moments, even the ones where Sei isn't present, showed him that way. He was always warm and friendly.
As is usual with isekai fantasy series, Sei got the opportunity to introduce something from her world to her new one: in this case, cooking with herbs. For some reason no one in this world ever thought to season their food (possibly not even with salt and pepper??), so she started cooking with medicinal herbs and of course everyone loved it. She also introduced lotions and other beauty products, because of course she did.
So far, I really like the artwork, but the story and characters seem bland at best, and there are a few things that don't quite sit well with me. My biggest concern is the way Sei and Aira seem to be pitted against each other. Aira is the one who gets the prince's attention without even trying, who's immediately treated like the new saint. We're told that Sei is ignored, but in reality everyone who spends any time at all talking to her loves her - it was only ever the prince who ignored her. We're told that Aira has caused some problems at the Academy, getting too close to men with fiancees. Meanwhile, Sei also gets close to several men...but coincidentally none of them have fiancees, and there's no hint of disapproval in the text the way there is with Aira. I'm hoping that this is all a misunderstanding on the part of the people in this new world, and that they're assuming things about Aira's behavior and motives that aren't true, because otherwise it seems like she's being set up as Sei's "slutty" rival - not just in competition for the position of "true" saint but probably also for Albert's affection (although it's already clear who Albert would choose).
I don't know that it would really bother me to stop reading this series at this point. It could improve, but this doesn't seem like the most promising beginning. Well, like I said, I've got the light novel too, so maybe that will give me a different perspective of where this series might be heading.
Extras:
A couple full-color images, an afterword by the original light novel author, an afterword by the manga artist/adapter, and four four-panel comics.
(Original review posted on A Library Girl's Familiar Diversions.)
While at the Research Institute, Sei begins to learn about the various things she can do with medicinal herbs in this world, as well as the ways in which her abilities seem to be different from what other people can do.
I'd previously heard about this series but was planning on passing it by because my backlog is enormous enough as it is, and this sounded kind of bland. But in a moment of shopping cart weakness, I broke down and bought the first volumes of both the manga and light novel series. I decided to dive into the manga first, just because it would be faster and I liked the art when I flipped through it.
Based on this first manga volume, I strongly suspect that the light novel is going to be excruciatingly slow-paced. Not a whole lot happens - Sei is summoned, ends up at the Research Institute, discovers that people have RPG-like stats in this world and does her best to increase her "Make Medicine" level, and meets several attractive guys in the process. There's Jude, the nice guy who introduces her to the work the Institute does and who is then assigned to be her supervisor - Sei has a moment when she notes that he's attractive, but I suspect that he's a distant second in the list of Sei's potential love interests. There's Johan Valdec, the director of the Research Institute - probably not even in the running, intended more as a reader stand-in who notices the potential romance brewing. And there's Albert Hawke, the Winter Knight, whose life Sei saves with one of her potions.
Albert seems to be the most likely love interest. He's obviously interested in her, not that Sei realizes it, and at least a couple characters notice his interest and find it amusing. For my part, I'm iffy about their romance so far. It's not that they seem like a bad potential couple, but they're both pretty bland. Readers know nothing about Sei other than that she was a workaholic with an amateur interest in medicinal herbs. We don't even know what her job entailed - it's presented as generic office work. And Albert was just "the handsome knight." We're told that he's called the "Winter Knight" because he's usually cold and expressionless, but none of his on-page moments, even the ones where Sei isn't present, showed him that way. He was always warm and friendly.
As is usual with isekai fantasy series, Sei got the opportunity to introduce something from her world to her new one: in this case, cooking with herbs. For some reason no one in this world ever thought to season their food (possibly not even with salt and pepper??), so she started cooking with medicinal herbs and of course everyone loved it. She also introduced lotions and other beauty products, because of course she did.
So far, I really like the artwork, but the story and characters seem bland at best, and there are a few things that don't quite sit well with me. My biggest concern is the way Sei and Aira seem to be pitted against each other. Aira is the one who gets the prince's attention without even trying, who's immediately treated like the new saint. We're told that Sei is ignored, but in reality everyone who spends any time at all talking to her loves her - it was only ever the prince who ignored her. We're told that Aira has caused some problems at the Academy, getting too close to men with fiancees. Meanwhile, Sei also gets close to several men...but coincidentally none of them have fiancees, and there's no hint of disapproval in the text the way there is with Aira. I'm hoping that this is all a misunderstanding on the part of the people in this new world, and that they're assuming things about Aira's behavior and motives that aren't true, because otherwise it seems like she's being set up as Sei's "slutty" rival - not just in competition for the position of "true" saint but probably also for Albert's affection (although it's already clear who Albert would choose).
I don't know that it would really bother me to stop reading this series at this point. It could improve, but this doesn't seem like the most promising beginning. Well, like I said, I've got the light novel too, so maybe that will give me a different perspective of where this series might be heading.
Extras:
A couple full-color images, an afterword by the original light novel author, an afterword by the manga artist/adapter, and four four-panel comics.
(Original review posted on A Library Girl's Familiar Diversions.)
March 14, 2022
This review will be for the whole series; read at your own risk!
Read 5 volumes
Adult lady isekai…. My favorite. We follow Sei as she begins a new journey in this world of magic where she learns that she is quite a bit more powerful than even the knights who’ve trained their whole lives. Sei is so sweet and smart and kind that she’s exactly the type of protagonist you root for.
I’m curious about the prince and the other saint. I’m excited to read about Sei’s budding romance! And it’s refreshing to read about a king who isn’t an asshole! Can’t wait for more!
Edit 3/6/22: I really liked seeing more about Aira. I feel so bad for her. I really hope that Sei will help her! I was so happy that Liz also tried to reach out a hand to her and the asshole Prince was all to blame for her isolation. I can’t wait to see him get his 😡
Edit 3/13: Prince finally took “responsibility”. He’s just a dumbass apparently. I’m so happy Sei and Aira got to meet and hopefully they become friends!! I love this series so much!
Read 5 volumes
Adult lady isekai…. My favorite. We follow Sei as she begins a new journey in this world of magic where she learns that she is quite a bit more powerful than even the knights who’ve trained their whole lives. Sei is so sweet and smart and kind that she’s exactly the type of protagonist you root for.
I’m curious about the prince and the other saint. I’m excited to read about Sei’s budding romance! And it’s refreshing to read about a king who isn’t an asshole! Can’t wait for more!
Edit 3/6/22: I really liked seeing more about Aira. I feel so bad for her. I really hope that Sei will help her! I was so happy that Liz also tried to reach out a hand to her and the asshole Prince was all to blame for her isolation. I can’t wait to see him get his 😡
Edit 3/13: Prince finally took “responsibility”. He’s just a dumbass apparently. I’m so happy Sei and Aira got to meet and hopefully they become friends!! I love this series so much!
March 31, 2023
J'ai adoré ce premier tome, il est intriguant a souhait et pour le coup même si ça reste banal je trouve que l'histoire a quand même son originalité et c'est génial. L'histoire est sympa comme tout, les personnages sont tous différents et le sujet est très peu vu je trouve dans les mangas. Le fait que le personnage principal soit apothicaire m'a beaucoup plu j'aime beaucoup ce genre d'univers. J'ai très hâte de lire la suite !
October 21, 2020
3.5 rounded up. It's not quite as good as the source novel, but I still really enjoyed it.
December 21, 2023
3.75⭐️
Un manga style webtoon typique où la meuf se retrouve propulsée dans un monde parallèle au nôtre où il y a de la magie.
Les dessins sont cool mais j’ai du mal à savoir où on veut en venir. L’intrigue est un peu bancale par moment, l’héroïne réussit tout du premier coup. J’aimerais bien plus d’enjeux
Un manga style webtoon typique où la meuf se retrouve propulsée dans un monde parallèle au nôtre où il y a de la magie.
Les dessins sont cool mais j’ai du mal à savoir où on veut en venir. L’intrigue est un peu bancale par moment, l’héroïne réussit tout du premier coup. J’aimerais bien plus d’enjeux
December 24, 2024
Really good manga. Can't wait to read the next.
November 4, 2023
This was cozy and charming. It started a bit slow, info-dumping as the character is introduced to the world she's suddenly found herself in, but it picked up half way through and I'm excited to see what cool things Sei will find herself doing next. All-powerful characters can be a hit or miss for me, but her nerdy personality and circle of pretty boys are holding my interest for now!
December 16, 2020
Sei is a hardworking Japanese businesswoman who gets pulled to another world. Surely she’s the promised saint who will save them... unless it’s this younger girl who also showed up that the prince takes a shine to.
With no way home, Sei sets about making a life for herself, showing an aptitude for... many things, as it turns out. Soon she’s accumulating prestige and... a reverse harem...?
This is a cut above your average isekai story largely because Sei is so freaking awesome. Rather than some downtrodden teenager or hopeless case (Sei may not have dated, but she seems more a victim of her work culture than anything else), she has agency and takes charge. Her response to being summoned and tossed aside is very, very believable.
I like how Sei soon starts doing a job she actually enjoys and respects her time and she gets increasingly healthier as a result. Nice subtle commentary on the aforementioned work culture.
Her work as a researcher is a lot of fun (I like the joke that her work is so good it’s unusable and her prolific output is overtaking the resources and space of her job). I do enjoy isekai where the most mundane actions lead to fundamental shifts in society.
(As somebody who routinely dipped potato chips in his Coke when younger, I find it hard nobody ever thought to try cooking with herbs though. That might be on me though.)
The reverse harem aspect is interesting - there’s a clear favourite right now, but definitely some potentials waiting in the wings. And it’s not who I was initially expecting. We’ll see, but nice touch (this might be stretching the harem concept a little bit, but I swear we have rivals).
If there’s anything that doesn’t work well for me, it’s story flow. We know the other victim of the summoning is floating around in the story, but she is largely absent for the first volume (I have no doubt she’ll play more of a role later on).
This volume also ends on a total non-event that shows its light novel roots - I imagine the novel ends with a bit more punch than this does, where the story here just kind of sits waiting for the next chapter. Despite my overall enjoyment, I do think this probably reads better in its original incarnation (sorry, not sorry).
3.5 stars, rounded up for having such a likeable main character (I wish she’d kept her glasses though). I’ll check out another volume for sure - I wish the story flowed a bit better at the end, but it’s a really well done entry in the genre.
With no way home, Sei sets about making a life for herself, showing an aptitude for... many things, as it turns out. Soon she’s accumulating prestige and... a reverse harem...?
This is a cut above your average isekai story largely because Sei is so freaking awesome. Rather than some downtrodden teenager or hopeless case (Sei may not have dated, but she seems more a victim of her work culture than anything else), she has agency and takes charge. Her response to being summoned and tossed aside is very, very believable.
I like how Sei soon starts doing a job she actually enjoys and respects her time and she gets increasingly healthier as a result. Nice subtle commentary on the aforementioned work culture.
Her work as a researcher is a lot of fun (I like the joke that her work is so good it’s unusable and her prolific output is overtaking the resources and space of her job). I do enjoy isekai where the most mundane actions lead to fundamental shifts in society.
(As somebody who routinely dipped potato chips in his Coke when younger, I find it hard nobody ever thought to try cooking with herbs though. That might be on me though.)
The reverse harem aspect is interesting - there’s a clear favourite right now, but definitely some potentials waiting in the wings. And it’s not who I was initially expecting. We’ll see, but nice touch (this might be stretching the harem concept a little bit, but I swear we have rivals).
If there’s anything that doesn’t work well for me, it’s story flow. We know the other victim of the summoning is floating around in the story, but she is largely absent for the first volume (I have no doubt she’ll play more of a role later on).
This volume also ends on a total non-event that shows its light novel roots - I imagine the novel ends with a bit more punch than this does, where the story here just kind of sits waiting for the next chapter. Despite my overall enjoyment, I do think this probably reads better in its original incarnation (sorry, not sorry).
3.5 stars, rounded up for having such a likeable main character (I wish she’d kept her glasses though). I’ll check out another volume for sure - I wish the story flowed a bit better at the end, but it’s a really well done entry in the genre.
June 27, 2023
A cute light entry into the isekai genre, this novel has an office worker, Sei, swept into another world as a Saint, along with another teen (both from Japan, incidentally), Aira. However, since only one was supposed to be summoned by the arcane ritual, and the Crown Prince in charge of the summoning takes the teen as the Saint since Sei, having just come off a long work week isn't looking her best; she, however, does take offense to just being ignored. As she can't return to her world, she attempts to leave, but is mollified by the palace staff into staying. Sei, though, wants to be of use, and when she finds that the herbalists at the palace are fine with taking her in, she moves in as a magical herb researcher. A bonus is that she already had a hobby for aromatherapy and stuff back home, and with her magical skills, she starts to make very effective potions. However, she is still lying low as the Saint, and her identity in the kingdom is not well known, so she has to keep it secret to regular folks, but also she is eager to test the limits of her skills, which makes for interesting situations. Along side this is cast of adorable characters who support her, both directly and behind the scenes, plus a gallant knight for romance.
Coming fresh from reading the novel, I would say the manga is a faithful adaptation of it, though it does make some delightful additions. Johan is probably the most entertaining, because the manga brings out his teasing nature so well. Humorous situations in the novel are also made more so with the art, which makes up for the novel's writing; in fact, the manga might be the better version to go with, for the story, excuse me for my blasphemy. Seriously, though, it isn't missing much details, and the only drawback is that volume one of the manga is only about half of the volume one of the novel, and yeah some extras from the novel don't make it here. But otherwise, with respect to storyboards, character design and general rendering of the character's personalities, I like the manga!
Coming fresh from reading the novel, I would say the manga is a faithful adaptation of it, though it does make some delightful additions. Johan is probably the most entertaining, because the manga brings out his teasing nature so well. Humorous situations in the novel are also made more so with the art, which makes up for the novel's writing; in fact, the manga might be the better version to go with, for the story, excuse me for my blasphemy. Seriously, though, it isn't missing much details, and the only drawback is that volume one of the manga is only about half of the volume one of the novel, and yeah some extras from the novel don't make it here. But otherwise, with respect to storyboards, character design and general rendering of the character's personalities, I like the manga!
January 28, 2023
Kurzweilig, spannend, romantisch - hab's geliebt!
April 23, 2021
The problem I have with this story is that there is no intrigue. Everything is pretty wonderful. And that’s super boring. Sei, the MC, gets more and more talented and beautiful as the story progresses (spoiler: she takes her glasses of) and I’m not sure she could be any more perfect. And so far, everyone is super nice. Which is also super boring. There’s no suspense. Supposedly, there are lots of monsters... maybe they’ll bother to show up in vol 2?
All that said - it’s still cute and entertaining, and definitely readable.
All that said - it’s still cute and entertaining, and definitely readable.
September 24, 2023
This reminds me a lot of the Magic Artisan Dahlia manga I am currently reading but not quite as... fun or imaginative.
The romance stuff is introduced pretty early on, but Sei - the female lead - has no sexual or romantic experience and isnt receptive to men's advances nor does is she able to readily identify them. This is... boring.
I was also underwhelmed by the level of exposition throughout the first portion of the manga explaining the world and just what she did in the beginning.
She never really tries to go home, and doesnt miss her old life at all. And like a lot of manga (and anime) leads, her time in Japan was spent working WAY too much (ie Zom 100 is literally about being exploited at work and the freedom the zombie apocalypse brings him).
Like, she is living in this world for a month and just works all the time. Even on her days off.
There's also a gamification portion I dislike; she can pull up her stats and see what level she's at for various skills. And since she was transported here, she makes a lot of comparisons to Japan that also feel boring.
(We get it! The creature comforts of modern day Japan are better than a vagely medieval Europe!).
Also, can someone tell the people in the back that fantasy is more than nobles, knights, low grade magic and murdering animals (*ahem* monsters)?!
It would be nice for a female lead to at least be curious about sex and dating instead of just writing it off (ie Dahlia).
I dont understand the point of isekai when women are just reliving their original lives from before! What is the point?!?!?
Underwhelmed. I loved the premise but the execution... :/
The romance stuff is introduced pretty early on, but Sei - the female lead - has no sexual or romantic experience and isnt receptive to men's advances nor does is she able to readily identify them. This is... boring.
I was also underwhelmed by the level of exposition throughout the first portion of the manga explaining the world and just what she did in the beginning.
She never really tries to go home, and doesnt miss her old life at all. And like a lot of manga (and anime) leads, her time in Japan was spent working WAY too much (ie Zom 100 is literally about being exploited at work and the freedom the zombie apocalypse brings him).
Like, she is living in this world for a month and just works all the time. Even on her days off.
There's also a gamification portion I dislike; she can pull up her stats and see what level she's at for various skills. And since she was transported here, she makes a lot of comparisons to Japan that also feel boring.
(We get it! The creature comforts of modern day Japan are better than a vagely medieval Europe!).
Also, can someone tell the people in the back that fantasy is more than nobles, knights, low grade magic and murdering animals (*ahem* monsters)?!
It would be nice for a female lead to at least be curious about sex and dating instead of just writing it off (ie Dahlia).
I dont understand the point of isekai when women are just reliving their original lives from before! What is the point?!?!?
Underwhelmed. I loved the premise but the execution... :/
February 23, 2024
Milý příběh, který mi trochu připomíná Sbohem, má růžová zahrado 😊 Trochu se mi pletou mužské postavy, vypadají dost podobně 😁 Ale námět je zajímavý 😊
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August 15, 2024Pour une fois que je comprend l'intérêt de l'isekai... C'est assez rare pour le souligner ...
December 8, 2024
it was really cute and I love the drawings! I’m excited to see where it goes
April 1, 2021
As expected I loved Sei's manga adventures just as much as her novel adventures!!
Hello my name is Lexie and if I had to describe my reading taste it would be Highly Compotent Ladies Being Very Skilled While Oblivious to How Compotent and Skilled They Are.
Say a greeting to Sei Nakanashi (herefore after just Sei), an OL who gets caught up in the Saint Summoning Ritual before getting completely ignored by the eldest Prince. Understandably irritated she makes the most of her situation by...well essentially god-moding through potions, cooking and hardwork.
Surrounded by gorgeous men, what does the future hold for Sei?
Gods above I hope Albert is end game here!
The artwork is simply gorgeous - its detailed, lush and just (European) fantasy-esque enough to give a general sense of the world. Most characters are...well very pretty/handsome, but Fujiazuki's illustrations are so lovely I was happy throughout.
The translation was pretty smooth, with only a little bit of ?? when Albert talks (I couldn't tell if he was just much more formal then Jude or if it was meant to denote his nervousness around Sei). Kumar Sivasubramanian did an excellent job! (Not surprising look his other stuff: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/ency...)
Pacing is a little fast, by necessity since a lot of this could almost be considered prologue to the actual story coming up as Sei's God Tier Awesomeness comes more and more well known (even as the so-called "Saint"/Holy Maiden is abysmal)
Hello my name is Lexie and if I had to describe my reading taste it would be Highly Compotent Ladies Being Very Skilled While Oblivious to How Compotent and Skilled They Are.
Say a greeting to Sei Nakanashi (herefore after just Sei), an OL who gets caught up in the Saint Summoning Ritual before getting completely ignored by the eldest Prince. Understandably irritated she makes the most of her situation by...well essentially god-moding through potions, cooking and hardwork.
Surrounded by gorgeous men, what does the future hold for Sei?
Gods above I hope Albert is end game here!
The artwork is simply gorgeous - its detailed, lush and just (European) fantasy-esque enough to give a general sense of the world. Most characters are...well very pretty/handsome, but Fujiazuki's illustrations are so lovely I was happy throughout.
The translation was pretty smooth, with only a little bit of ?? when Albert talks (I couldn't tell if he was just much more formal then Jude or if it was meant to denote his nervousness around Sei). Kumar Sivasubramanian did an excellent job! (Not surprising look his other stuff: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/ency...)
Pacing is a little fast, by necessity since a lot of this could almost be considered prologue to the actual story coming up as Sei's God Tier Awesomeness comes more and more well known (even as the so-called "Saint"/Holy Maiden is abysmal)
March 31, 2021
So, it was after I watched the Anime Trailer that brought me here. When I watched the trailer, I was a bit interested with the story and I thought that reading the manga might give me a bette grasp on the series. I have to say, this series itself is not perfect, and I feel like it doesn't bring anything new, but what made me continue on with this was first and foremost, the art. The art in this manga is splendidly drawn and well-done. I also have to say that the characters are quite likeable, which also made me continue reading this. I'll be frank and admit that I have no idea if I will finish this series but for now, I think I'm willing to give volume 2 a try and see how it goes from there.
February 15, 2022
Not a bad first volume!
Felt it was a little slow off the mark but I really got Into it later on.
Sei is a really intresting MC & im looking forward to seeing how she deals with this world and everything that seems will be cropping up soon!
Felt it was a little slow off the mark but I really got Into it later on.
Sei is a really intresting MC & im looking forward to seeing how she deals with this world and everything that seems will be cropping up soon!
April 5, 2022
A modern Japanese woman (two, actually, but we only meet one) is whisked to a vague and implausible fantasy world. There are hot knights, but the food sucks, and she is bored so she gets a job working with medicinal plants.
September 8, 2021
Loved this so much I just bought the next two and want more! 5, the story is great and everyone is so pretty, stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 18, 2021
Rating: 4 Stars ★★★★
The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent is an isekai series that follows Sei Nakanashi a workaholic in her 20's who gets transported to a fantasy kingdom during a saint summoning ritual, only to be left as the back-up option! She decides make use of her time working with potions, improving her talents along the way. A quiet fantasy manga with a great cast of characters!
From the moment I read the summary, I knew I had to read this isekai! I'm starting to fall in love with stories where the mcs are transported to other worlds and the fact that this followed an ordinary woman who gains the abilities of a saint?? How could I not read this!
Sei is very much upset when she is one of two people summoned only to be ignored by the prince, with Aria (the other girl) being accepted as a saint. With Saints abilities to defeat monsters created by miasma, it seems like the kingdom was in desperate need of help.
Instead of letting time pass her by, she meets Jude in royal gardens and with her fascination of medicinal herbs, he teaches her more about the plants in the kingdom of Salutania and even invites her to the Medicinal Flora Research Institute! She decides to stay there for the time being and learn how to make potions and even magic! As the months pass however, she realizes her unique abilities in crafting potions makes them 50x's more powerful!
Throughout the manga she uses her knowledge to apply it to other areas of her life from cooking to creating beauty products, and even gets a chance to showcase her powerful potions when the kingdom's knights are attacked. When her special potion even helps the commander, she's happy to see her work helping others!
I loved the dynamics between her and the other characters, Jude is such supportive best friend and everyone from Director Johan to the commander, knights, and her new library friend Liz all recognize her unique talents. There's just a nice camaraderie between everyone and it's nice following her journey to carve out a space for herself in this world.
Despite being set in a high-stakes world, the fantasy is very slice of life and quiet, which I really appreciated.
Sei is a wonderful protagonist! Although she doesn't have much experience in romance and has always been focused on work, she uses that drive to pursue a new hobby and make friends! It's nice seeing an isekai heroine in her 20's and focuses on her learning more about her own hobbies and interests. Overall, she just felt like a really relatable main character! <3
There's little hints sprinkled in throughout the story that never explicitly state whether she is the true saint or not, however once you reach the end you begin to realize: Could she be the real saint after all?
I'm interested in seeing what Sei's next adventure is as her abilities continue to be more powerful and the subtle romance with the commander! Although I also love her dynamic with Jude??
What stood out about the art was the distinct choice of paneling that highlighted the characters, pacing, and backgrounds really well. But overall its strength was definitely among the character dynamics and expressions!
Overall nothing I didn't particularly like, I guess it just felt like a 4-star read. If anything I think just more details about the world because it's quite brief in the beginning, although I love the inclusion of research institutes and apothecary stuff in a fantasy setting. Also maybe just a bit more background on the elements of the potions because that was really fun to learn about!
There's an anime adaptation coming later this year and I'm even more excited, because the story is quiet, yet full of mystery and charm, and the CHARCTERS are just so wholesome! Its a nice slice of life fantasy with magical cooking, potion making, and subtle hints at romance!
The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent is fantastic introduction to a new isekai series! Featuring a slice of life atmosphere, potions, and great character dynamics, the story hints at more magical adventures to come!
The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent is an isekai series that follows Sei Nakanashi a workaholic in her 20's who gets transported to a fantasy kingdom during a saint summoning ritual, only to be left as the back-up option! She decides make use of her time working with potions, improving her talents along the way. A quiet fantasy manga with a great cast of characters!
From the moment I read the summary, I knew I had to read this isekai! I'm starting to fall in love with stories where the mcs are transported to other worlds and the fact that this followed an ordinary woman who gains the abilities of a saint?? How could I not read this!
Sei is very much upset when she is one of two people summoned only to be ignored by the prince, with Aria (the other girl) being accepted as a saint. With Saints abilities to defeat monsters created by miasma, it seems like the kingdom was in desperate need of help.
Instead of letting time pass her by, she meets Jude in royal gardens and with her fascination of medicinal herbs, he teaches her more about the plants in the kingdom of Salutania and even invites her to the Medicinal Flora Research Institute! She decides to stay there for the time being and learn how to make potions and even magic! As the months pass however, she realizes her unique abilities in crafting potions makes them 50x's more powerful!
Throughout the manga she uses her knowledge to apply it to other areas of her life from cooking to creating beauty products, and even gets a chance to showcase her powerful potions when the kingdom's knights are attacked. When her special potion even helps the commander, she's happy to see her work helping others!
I loved the dynamics between her and the other characters, Jude is such supportive best friend and everyone from Director Johan to the commander, knights, and her new library friend Liz all recognize her unique talents. There's just a nice camaraderie between everyone and it's nice following her journey to carve out a space for herself in this world.
Despite being set in a high-stakes world, the fantasy is very slice of life and quiet, which I really appreciated.
Sei is a wonderful protagonist! Although she doesn't have much experience in romance and has always been focused on work, she uses that drive to pursue a new hobby and make friends! It's nice seeing an isekai heroine in her 20's and focuses on her learning more about her own hobbies and interests. Overall, she just felt like a really relatable main character! <3
There's little hints sprinkled in throughout the story that never explicitly state whether she is the true saint or not, however once you reach the end you begin to realize: Could she be the real saint after all?
I'm interested in seeing what Sei's next adventure is as her abilities continue to be more powerful and the subtle romance with the commander! Although I also love her dynamic with Jude??
What stood out about the art was the distinct choice of paneling that highlighted the characters, pacing, and backgrounds really well. But overall its strength was definitely among the character dynamics and expressions!
Overall nothing I didn't particularly like, I guess it just felt like a 4-star read. If anything I think just more details about the world because it's quite brief in the beginning, although I love the inclusion of research institutes and apothecary stuff in a fantasy setting. Also maybe just a bit more background on the elements of the potions because that was really fun to learn about!
There's an anime adaptation coming later this year and I'm even more excited, because the story is quiet, yet full of mystery and charm, and the CHARCTERS are just so wholesome! Its a nice slice of life fantasy with magical cooking, potion making, and subtle hints at romance!
The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent is fantastic introduction to a new isekai series! Featuring a slice of life atmosphere, potions, and great character dynamics, the story hints at more magical adventures to come!
January 16, 2022
Sei kommt nichts ahnend nach Hause und wird in einem kurzen Augenblick in eine andere Welt gezogen. Sie findet sich in Slantania wieder und muss erkennen, dass der Weg nach Hause versperrt ist. Die Bewohner von Slantania bekommen ihr Problem mit den Monstern nicht in den Griff, sodass sie das Ritual zur Beschwörung der heiligen Maid durchgezogen haben. Jedoch sind dabei 2 Frauen in die Parallelwelt geraten. Aira wird als heilige Maid empfangen, wohingegen Sei die Bewohner überfordert. Sie wissen nicht, was sie mit ihr machen sollen. Durch einen Zufall landet sie jedoch als Forscherin im Institut und kann sich dort einen Platz schaffen. Dabei macht sie ihre Arbeit so gut, dass sie schon bald wieder auf dem Schirm des Palastes ist und für Aufsehen sorgt.
Das Cover gefällt mir richtig gut. Ich liebe die bunten Farben und wie Sei dargestellt wird. Man sieht hier ihre Brille und die Tränke, die im Laufe der Geschichte eine Rolle spielen. Die Geschichte wird gut inszeniert und kann mich in ihren Bann ziehen.
Sei ist eine unscheinbare junge Frau, die ihr Leben der Arbeit gewidmet hat und darüber hinaus wenig in ihrem Leben gemacht hat. Sie wirkt einsam und in sich gekehrt. Sie ist ein kleines graues Mäuschen, welches im Laufe der Geschichte ihr Leben in die Hand nimmt. Sei ist sympathisch und eine willensstarke Person. Sie gibt sich zwar für den Augenblick mit ihrem Schicksal zufrieden, doch sehnt sie sich nach ihrem Zuhause, sodass sie beginnt bspw. das Essen im Institut zu revolutionieren.
Ich habe mit Sei regelrecht mitgefiebert. Im ersten Augenblick tat sie mir richtig Leid, weil sie keine Aufmerksamkeit am Palast bekommen hat und sie sich ihren Weg selbst erkämpfen musste. Aber danach hat sich mein Mitleid in Respekt vor ihr gewandelt. Sie nimmt ihr Leben dort in die Hand und versucht einen Platz zu finden. Ich habe mich für sie gefreut als sie im Institut arbeiten kann. Es gibt ihrem Leben wieder Sinn.
Die Welt gefällt mir bis jetzt auch schon sehr gut. Man erfährt leider noch nicht ganz so viel vom Setting, da es sich eher auf den Palast, das Institut und den angrenzenden Wald beschränkt. Jedoch freue ich mich schon auf den zweiten Band, denn da geht es (hoffentlich) in die Stadt.
Ich finde die Idee mit der Parallelwelt interessant. Und auch die Tatsache, dass eine Frau aus der Parallelwelt die Monster besiegen kann, finde ich originell. Jedoch bin ich gespannt warum es so ist und wie es dazu kommt. So ganz durchblicke ich den Mythos mit der heiligen Maid nämlich noch nicht.
Bei Slantania habe ich ein wenig das Gefühl, dass es sich um eine Videospiel-Welt handelt. Denn Sei hat Skills und Level. Sie kann sie auch durch ihre Arbeit erhöhen. Sie hat sogar HP und MP, was ebenfalls auf eine virtuelle Welt hinweist. Die Idee davon gefällt mir jedoch gut und zeigt, dass man durch Fleiß entsprechend aufsteigen kann.
Der Manga gefällt mir gut. Ich finde die Idee witzig und originell und auch Sei kann mich von sich überzeugen. Ich bin schon sehr gespannt wie es im zweiten Band weitergeht. Ich denke, dass ich auch die Serie gucken werde.
Das Cover gefällt mir richtig gut. Ich liebe die bunten Farben und wie Sei dargestellt wird. Man sieht hier ihre Brille und die Tränke, die im Laufe der Geschichte eine Rolle spielen. Die Geschichte wird gut inszeniert und kann mich in ihren Bann ziehen.
Sei ist eine unscheinbare junge Frau, die ihr Leben der Arbeit gewidmet hat und darüber hinaus wenig in ihrem Leben gemacht hat. Sie wirkt einsam und in sich gekehrt. Sie ist ein kleines graues Mäuschen, welches im Laufe der Geschichte ihr Leben in die Hand nimmt. Sei ist sympathisch und eine willensstarke Person. Sie gibt sich zwar für den Augenblick mit ihrem Schicksal zufrieden, doch sehnt sie sich nach ihrem Zuhause, sodass sie beginnt bspw. das Essen im Institut zu revolutionieren.
Ich habe mit Sei regelrecht mitgefiebert. Im ersten Augenblick tat sie mir richtig Leid, weil sie keine Aufmerksamkeit am Palast bekommen hat und sie sich ihren Weg selbst erkämpfen musste. Aber danach hat sich mein Mitleid in Respekt vor ihr gewandelt. Sie nimmt ihr Leben dort in die Hand und versucht einen Platz zu finden. Ich habe mich für sie gefreut als sie im Institut arbeiten kann. Es gibt ihrem Leben wieder Sinn.
Die Welt gefällt mir bis jetzt auch schon sehr gut. Man erfährt leider noch nicht ganz so viel vom Setting, da es sich eher auf den Palast, das Institut und den angrenzenden Wald beschränkt. Jedoch freue ich mich schon auf den zweiten Band, denn da geht es (hoffentlich) in die Stadt.
Ich finde die Idee mit der Parallelwelt interessant. Und auch die Tatsache, dass eine Frau aus der Parallelwelt die Monster besiegen kann, finde ich originell. Jedoch bin ich gespannt warum es so ist und wie es dazu kommt. So ganz durchblicke ich den Mythos mit der heiligen Maid nämlich noch nicht.
Bei Slantania habe ich ein wenig das Gefühl, dass es sich um eine Videospiel-Welt handelt. Denn Sei hat Skills und Level. Sie kann sie auch durch ihre Arbeit erhöhen. Sie hat sogar HP und MP, was ebenfalls auf eine virtuelle Welt hinweist. Die Idee davon gefällt mir jedoch gut und zeigt, dass man durch Fleiß entsprechend aufsteigen kann.
Der Manga gefällt mir gut. Ich finde die Idee witzig und originell und auch Sei kann mich von sich überzeugen. Ich bin schon sehr gespannt wie es im zweiten Band weitergeht. Ich denke, dass ich auch die Serie gucken werde.
June 30, 2024
Chronique complète :
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Extrait :
Nouvelle série des éditions Delcourt/Tonkam, adapté d’un light novel toujours en cours, la série en est à son cinquième tome au moment de cette chronique. Elle a aussi eu droit à deux adaptations animés. J’avais acheté le premier tome par curiosité, puis ma sœur l’a lu, et comme la série lui a bien plu, je lui ai donné le premier tome et elle s’est pris la suite. C’est maintenant moi qui lui emprunte afin de pouvoir la découvrir à mon tour.
Propulser dans un autre monde alors qu’elle rentrait chez elle, Sei se retrouve aux côtés d’une autre terrienne. Ne pouvant y avoir qu’une seule Sainte, le prince se dirige directement vers la plus belle des deux (selon ses goûts), snobant totalement l’autre, à savoir, Sei. L’ayant mal pris, elle demande évidemment à rentrer chez elle, chose toujours impossible dans ce genre d’univers. Elle décide donc de quitter le royaume, mais les domestiques préfèrent lui expliquer la situation, et surtout les dangers d’une telle décision. Au final, elle restera enfermée quelques jours, jusqu’à faire la rencontre de Jude. Sa passion pour les plantes médicinales, ainsi que ses recettes de cuisines, pousseront Sei dans un nouveau train de vie !
A partir de l’instant où le prince a quitté la pièce, il n’a été fait que quelques allusions à son sujet, ainsi que sur la « Sainte » à ses côtés. Je mets bien le terme entre guillemet, puisque rien n’indique qu’elle soit vraiment la sainte au final, et ça ne serait pas étonnant que Sei le soit. En tout cas, l’intrigue est assez simple, surtout quand on a l’habitude de lire pleins de titres dans le même genre, mais je l’apprécie beaucoup malgré tout ! J’apprécie aussi beaucoup les versions où la magie est présente, mais pas au centre de toute l’intrigue (même si j’aime la magie aussi, c’est juste que ça change). Une petite scène, assez dramatique, à lieu pour nous rappeler qu’elle a été appelée dans ce nouveau monde, plus ou moins pour le sauver. Il est donc possible que l’intrigue flirte avec le dramatique par moment, ce qui parait assez logique.
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https://sunread26.wordpress.com/2023/...
Extrait :
Nouvelle série des éditions Delcourt/Tonkam, adapté d’un light novel toujours en cours, la série en est à son cinquième tome au moment de cette chronique. Elle a aussi eu droit à deux adaptations animés. J’avais acheté le premier tome par curiosité, puis ma sœur l’a lu, et comme la série lui a bien plu, je lui ai donné le premier tome et elle s’est pris la suite. C’est maintenant moi qui lui emprunte afin de pouvoir la découvrir à mon tour.
Propulser dans un autre monde alors qu’elle rentrait chez elle, Sei se retrouve aux côtés d’une autre terrienne. Ne pouvant y avoir qu’une seule Sainte, le prince se dirige directement vers la plus belle des deux (selon ses goûts), snobant totalement l’autre, à savoir, Sei. L’ayant mal pris, elle demande évidemment à rentrer chez elle, chose toujours impossible dans ce genre d’univers. Elle décide donc de quitter le royaume, mais les domestiques préfèrent lui expliquer la situation, et surtout les dangers d’une telle décision. Au final, elle restera enfermée quelques jours, jusqu’à faire la rencontre de Jude. Sa passion pour les plantes médicinales, ainsi que ses recettes de cuisines, pousseront Sei dans un nouveau train de vie !
A partir de l’instant où le prince a quitté la pièce, il n’a été fait que quelques allusions à son sujet, ainsi que sur la « Sainte » à ses côtés. Je mets bien le terme entre guillemet, puisque rien n’indique qu’elle soit vraiment la sainte au final, et ça ne serait pas étonnant que Sei le soit. En tout cas, l’intrigue est assez simple, surtout quand on a l’habitude de lire pleins de titres dans le même genre, mais je l’apprécie beaucoup malgré tout ! J’apprécie aussi beaucoup les versions où la magie est présente, mais pas au centre de toute l’intrigue (même si j’aime la magie aussi, c’est juste que ça change). Une petite scène, assez dramatique, à lieu pour nous rappeler qu’elle a été appelée dans ce nouveau monde, plus ou moins pour le sauver. Il est donc possible que l’intrigue flirte avec le dramatique par moment, ce qui parait assez logique.
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July 16, 2023
In her mid-twenties, Sei had resigned herself to living as a burnt-out, workaholic office drone.
That is until one day she found herself summoned to another world.
This other world is in desperate need of a Saint to ward off monsters and a deadly miasma. Usually, a Saint appears once the miasma grows thick enough. This time, it did not. So, a summoning ritual was performed—which led to not only the summoning of the holy Saint but, also, Sei.
She’s apparently just the backup option.
As such, she finds herself being ignored by most of the powers that be. Which means she has a lot of free time since she can’t return home.
Sei decides to follow her passions and explore her new powers at the nearby Research Institute. There, she honed her herbalism and magical abilities to create potent healing potions.
Her abilities become increasingly useful as more monster attacks lead to more knights in need of treatment.
Could Sei actually be the Saint this world needs?
This is another really fun reimagining of the typical, tired isekai story!
This first volume drops us right into a magical world of intrigue and in-fighting amongst the powers that be. Our main character is so relatable and she’s got such a sharp sense of wit that adds some levity to the story from the start.
As the story progresses, we have a slow but steady increase in the tension that is counter-balanced by the delightful relationships that Sei is developing. We’ve got a good mix of story and character development.
As I’ve said, I’m so taken with this emerging sub-genre of work that revolves around female characters and the more quotidian types of magic in the isekai genre at large. It’s a reimagining that has been desperately needed.
Readers who enjoy series like The Savior’s Book Cafe in Another World or The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter would definitely enjoy picking up this series! It blends some of the best attributes of both those series~
That is until one day she found herself summoned to another world.
This other world is in desperate need of a Saint to ward off monsters and a deadly miasma. Usually, a Saint appears once the miasma grows thick enough. This time, it did not. So, a summoning ritual was performed—which led to not only the summoning of the holy Saint but, also, Sei.
She’s apparently just the backup option.
As such, she finds herself being ignored by most of the powers that be. Which means she has a lot of free time since she can’t return home.
Sei decides to follow her passions and explore her new powers at the nearby Research Institute. There, she honed her herbalism and magical abilities to create potent healing potions.
Her abilities become increasingly useful as more monster attacks lead to more knights in need of treatment.
Could Sei actually be the Saint this world needs?
This is another really fun reimagining of the typical, tired isekai story!
This first volume drops us right into a magical world of intrigue and in-fighting amongst the powers that be. Our main character is so relatable and she’s got such a sharp sense of wit that adds some levity to the story from the start.
As the story progresses, we have a slow but steady increase in the tension that is counter-balanced by the delightful relationships that Sei is developing. We’ve got a good mix of story and character development.
As I’ve said, I’m so taken with this emerging sub-genre of work that revolves around female characters and the more quotidian types of magic in the isekai genre at large. It’s a reimagining that has been desperately needed.
Readers who enjoy series like The Savior’s Book Cafe in Another World or The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter would definitely enjoy picking up this series! It blends some of the best attributes of both those series~
December 16, 2021
A pretty fun isekai (pulled into another world) story with a twist from the usual: when workaholic office-girl Sei gets pulled into a magical world by a ritual to summon a sacred maiden to save them, she is one of TWO young women summoned...and the prince breezes right past her to take the other girl under his wing, completely ignoring her! Not content to rot in idleness in the palace, Sei is left to make her own way, and meeting a friendly herbalist in the palace gardens leads to her discovering a knack for potion-making.
I was mildly annoyed by the video-game-like use of 'levels' where characters can check their stats on little screens (example: 'Potion-making: level 2'), but I get that it's a simplifying device and can agree to overlook that, since (so far) actual story-happenings distract me from it. There is the question of the elder prince (elder? are there brothers we will meet?) whom other palace figures don't seem to respect, and what will happen with that; and the other summoned girl, whisked away by the prince to be the Chosen One and never seen again in this first volume (what's happening with her?); this volume is more about Sei finding her footing in this new world, with less action, and I get the sense that more is to come when the issue of the monsters ramps up.
Not mind-blowing so far, but not a bad start for a shoujo isekai manga. I am interested enough to pick up the next volume!
I was mildly annoyed by the video-game-like use of 'levels' where characters can check their stats on little screens (example: 'Potion-making: level 2'), but I get that it's a simplifying device and can agree to overlook that, since (so far) actual story-happenings distract me from it. There is the question of the elder prince (elder? are there brothers we will meet?) whom other palace figures don't seem to respect, and what will happen with that; and the other summoned girl, whisked away by the prince to be the Chosen One and never seen again in this first volume (what's happening with her?); this volume is more about Sei finding her footing in this new world, with less action, and I get the sense that more is to come when the issue of the monsters ramps up.
Not mind-blowing so far, but not a bad start for a shoujo isekai manga. I am interested enough to pick up the next volume!
December 26, 2022
J'étais curieuse de découvrir cette nouvelle série mais je ne m'attendais pas à cela. Cette jeune femme découvre cet autre monde et commence à travailler au labo. Elle y prépare des potions et des cosmétiques qui se révèlent beaucoup plus efficaces que la moyenne. Pour ces préparations, il faut infuser de la magie, une chose qui se révèle instinctif pour elle qui vient d'un monde où la magie n'existe pas...
Sei est une jeune fille charmante qui fait des découvertes et qui change progressivement. Mais elle est un peu nunuche. Elle ne s'intéresse pas à grand-chose hormis ses préparations. Elle parle peu de là où elle vient et ne semble pas plus surprise que ça par son arrivée dans cet autre monde. Après, ce n'est que la mise en place de l'histoire et il y a beaucoup de pistes à explorer mais un fond plus conséquent m'a manqué. Des intrigues se mettent en place et j'espère que la suite sera un peu moins légère pour susciter un réel intérêt.
Le scénario est classique et simpliste. C'est tiré d'un roman qui a finalement été adapté en manga, ce qui explique surement le manque de profondeur. Les illustrations sont sympathiques mais n'ont rien qui sortent de l'ordinaire. La jaquette attire l'œil et est plus travaillée que le reste. L'ensemble est clairement destinée à des jeunes filles fan d' isekai et de fantasy.
Un seinen qui m'a peu convaincue...
Sei est une jeune fille charmante qui fait des découvertes et qui change progressivement. Mais elle est un peu nunuche. Elle ne s'intéresse pas à grand-chose hormis ses préparations. Elle parle peu de là où elle vient et ne semble pas plus surprise que ça par son arrivée dans cet autre monde. Après, ce n'est que la mise en place de l'histoire et il y a beaucoup de pistes à explorer mais un fond plus conséquent m'a manqué. Des intrigues se mettent en place et j'espère que la suite sera un peu moins légère pour susciter un réel intérêt.
Le scénario est classique et simpliste. C'est tiré d'un roman qui a finalement été adapté en manga, ce qui explique surement le manque de profondeur. Les illustrations sont sympathiques mais n'ont rien qui sortent de l'ordinaire. La jaquette attire l'œil et est plus travaillée que le reste. L'ensemble est clairement destinée à des jeunes filles fan d' isekai et de fantasy.
Un seinen qui m'a peu convaincue...
March 2, 2022
I thought I wasn't going to enjoyed this because of the main plot, but half way through I started to really like it.
Besides, "I'm in Love With the Villainess" manga, I have not read any other series that involving the main character going to another world, but I do see them alot.
Atleast this one, provides a reason, where someone uses magic to transport the Saint to the kingdom to help with evil and monsters.
Turns out, Sei is not needed as another girl is the Saint, so Sei spends her time in the garden and later learning about herbs. She becomes part of the Research Institute and begins to learn more about magic.
She becomes to invested that she makes potions but she make more than the palace and kingdom needs. Unfortunately, some members of the Knights are hurt and maybe her potions can help them.
I know the novel will have more details so I can not wait to get my hands on it, once someone returns it to the library. I have thought about buying it since I want to read it so badly.
I am looking forward to reading the second volume.
Besides, "I'm in Love With the Villainess" manga, I have not read any other series that involving the main character going to another world, but I do see them alot.
Atleast this one, provides a reason, where someone uses magic to transport the Saint to the kingdom to help with evil and monsters.
Turns out, Sei is not needed as another girl is the Saint, so Sei spends her time in the garden and later learning about herbs. She becomes part of the Research Institute and begins to learn more about magic.
She becomes to invested that she makes potions but she make more than the palace and kingdom needs. Unfortunately, some members of the Knights are hurt and maybe her potions can help them.
I know the novel will have more details so I can not wait to get my hands on it, once someone returns it to the library. I have thought about buying it since I want to read it so badly.
I am looking forward to reading the second volume.
March 11, 2024
I wanted to read the manga for this series after watching the first few episodes of the anime. I really liked the story so far! The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent is a laid-back, pleasant story that partially reminds me of a magical version of Snow White with the Red Hair. The first chapter starts slow and is heavy on exposition but things do get better.
The main character, Sei, is suddenly summoned to another world in the hopes of being the saint who can save the kingdom of Salutania but is disregarded for another woman who was also summoned. With currently no way home and nothing to do, Sei tries to make the most out of an unusual situation, finding purpose as a researcher making medicinal potions. Sei’s already making a difference in Salutania due to her curiously high aptitude for magic that continues to flourish as time goes on. It’s a more fulfilling and healthier life than the solitary, workaholic one she led in Japan.
I think I’m going to really enjoy this series.
The main character, Sei, is suddenly summoned to another world in the hopes of being the saint who can save the kingdom of Salutania but is disregarded for another woman who was also summoned. With currently no way home and nothing to do, Sei tries to make the most out of an unusual situation, finding purpose as a researcher making medicinal potions. Sei’s already making a difference in Salutania due to her curiously high aptitude for magic that continues to flourish as time goes on. It’s a more fulfilling and healthier life than the solitary, workaholic one she led in Japan.
I think I’m going to really enjoy this series.
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