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In Another World With My Smartphone Light Novel #2
In Another World With My Smartphone: Volume 2
Undeterred by his untimely death on Earth, 15-year-old Mochizuki Touya continues to meander around in another world! After a series of misadventures, the young man has assembled a motley crew of adventurers including the timid mage Linze, the feisty brawler Elze, the ever-hungry samurai Yae, and even the young archer Yumina, heir to the Belfast throne. Together with his party (and a divine white tiger), Touya sets his sights on the horizon, heading for the demi-human kingdom of Mismede! But all is not what it seems... the beastman king issues a personal challenge, and a black-scaled dragon could soon spell out Touya's doom! The curtains lift once again on an epic tale of sorcery, smartphone apps, and... gunblades?!
237 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 22, 2015
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February 19, 2020
I read the first volume in this series a while ago, picked up the second volume, then wandered off into other areas of interest. Since discovering J-Novel Club recently, I noticed they were the ones who published this series, and that this series was on volume NINETEEN. I remember enjoying the first volume, but I couldn't imagine the premise could spawn 19 additions.
I have to admit that I am baffled. The premise of someone from our world being stuck in another world with a magical iPhone is a fun idea. However, the main character is such a boring person—a cipher that somehow attracts the adoration of kings and women—that I found the story deeply flawed. None of the women/little girls who flock to be by his side, who fight to be his main girl, have personalities beyond their character description. One is the princess, the other is the Japanese warrior, then there's the pugilist and the magic user. That's the sum total of their character traits. That and they have a crush on the main lead.
Meanwhile, the story involves the main character learning new ways to use his null magic to be godlike. The reader will either enjoy this or grow tired of it.
I can't explain why there are 19 volumes of this series, but I can say that despite the flaws that I have detailed, the story is still interesting to read. It's written in the light novel/pulp fiction way with an emphasis on action, not word craft. It's a pantser's paradise. You can almost feel the author exploring the ideas as he's writing about them. That's not a criticism. This story began as a web novel, published in serialized bits. The author creates a geeky intensity in his writing as the main character's magic system is explored with its limitations and strengths. Readers who enjoy magic systems will find this aspect of the story entertaining.
In fact, reading about Touya figuring out how to use his smart phone to interface with the new spells he's discovered is the driving force behind the plot. Either the plot follows the discovery of a new spell, or the plot is resolved by the application of a new spell. They work hand-in-hand. Fuyuhara makes it interesting reading. I just wish that the harem aspects of the series weren't so puerile. A peek into the author's mind can be found in the afterward where he writes about enjoying certain scenes for their comedic element. Humor is subjective, though, and I didn't find the slime castle with its sense of impending nakedness as funny as he did.
Still, the author is creating an interesting world here. I enjoy his delight in the elements that make his series different than others. Whether Touya is fashioning bicycles with magic or going shopping in an exotic land, the world building is strong and organically woven into the overall story. It's a solid three star story, but I'm not sure if I will buy the third volume, never mind the 19th. There are so many other things I'd rather read first.
I have to admit that I am baffled. The premise of someone from our world being stuck in another world with a magical iPhone is a fun idea. However, the main character is such a boring person—a cipher that somehow attracts the adoration of kings and women—that I found the story deeply flawed. None of the women/little girls who flock to be by his side, who fight to be his main girl, have personalities beyond their character description. One is the princess, the other is the Japanese warrior, then there's the pugilist and the magic user. That's the sum total of their character traits. That and they have a crush on the main lead.
Meanwhile, the story involves the main character learning new ways to use his null magic to be godlike. The reader will either enjoy this or grow tired of it.
I can't explain why there are 19 volumes of this series, but I can say that despite the flaws that I have detailed, the story is still interesting to read. It's written in the light novel/pulp fiction way with an emphasis on action, not word craft. It's a pantser's paradise. You can almost feel the author exploring the ideas as he's writing about them. That's not a criticism. This story began as a web novel, published in serialized bits. The author creates a geeky intensity in his writing as the main character's magic system is explored with its limitations and strengths. Readers who enjoy magic systems will find this aspect of the story entertaining.
In fact, reading about Touya figuring out how to use his smart phone to interface with the new spells he's discovered is the driving force behind the plot. Either the plot follows the discovery of a new spell, or the plot is resolved by the application of a new spell. They work hand-in-hand. Fuyuhara makes it interesting reading. I just wish that the harem aspects of the series weren't so puerile. A peek into the author's mind can be found in the afterward where he writes about enjoying certain scenes for their comedic element. Humor is subjective, though, and I didn't find the slime castle with its sense of impending nakedness as funny as he did.
Still, the author is creating an interesting world here. I enjoy his delight in the elements that make his series different than others. Whether Touya is fashioning bicycles with magic or going shopping in an exotic land, the world building is strong and organically woven into the overall story. It's a solid three star story, but I'm not sure if I will buy the third volume, never mind the 19th. There are so many other things I'd rather read first.
April 2, 2019
Hilarious misadventures of Touya, and his unintentional growing harem, from traveling to the beast kingdom of Mismede to slaying slimes in a castle. Vol 2 consists of three chapters and two introludes, however this time Touya has his own property, bestowed by the king, and a set of servants. Furthermore, he develops and creates his own weapon, a gun/sword or properly referred as a gunblade.
In my opinion, interlude II: Slime Castle has arguably the best laughs in the entire volume, as the company go on a quest to slay slimes in an abandoned castle, which leads to rather awkwardly situations with cloth eating slimes to metal pot slimes that have a habit of dropping off from ceiling onto Touya's head, in an effect that even Touya loses his normal calm and collective nature.
In my opinion, interlude II: Slime Castle has arguably the best laughs in the entire volume, as the company go on a quest to slay slimes in an abandoned castle, which leads to rather awkwardly situations with cloth eating slimes to metal pot slimes that have a habit of dropping off from ceiling onto Touya's head, in an effect that even Touya loses his normal calm and collective nature.
May 22, 2023
Touya's slice-of-life story continues. He is rewarded by the king for saving the man's life, is hired as bodyguards for the ambassadors on their travel to the beast kingdom Mismede and increases his power with new magic and extra enchantments on his smartphone.
As for as characters and world goes, the story is simple and straightforward with little stakes (or threat), but the story is entertaining enough. A plot is mostly absent. While I find the story enjoyable, there is little depth, twists and the MC is rather bland, and as a result it is good palette cleanser, but can be boring and it certainly has its eyeroll moments. So, a fun light-hearted read, but that is about it.
As for as characters and world goes, the story is simple and straightforward with little stakes (or threat), but the story is entertaining enough. A plot is mostly absent. While I find the story enjoyable, there is little depth, twists and the MC is rather bland, and as a result it is good palette cleanser, but can be boring and it certainly has its eyeroll moments. So, a fun light-hearted read, but that is about it.
November 4, 2019
Touya and company are off to the beast kingdom and the fun just does not stop!
A monster we have been waiting for appears. How this creature is integrated into the fantasy world is interesting. Touya's use of the smartphone gets better.
Touya interacts with his beastliness, makes a weapon or two, and shows what he is made of.
When the second book in a series is just as good as the first, and the first was wonderful, we are well on our way to a brilliant series.
A monster we have been waiting for appears. How this creature is integrated into the fantasy world is interesting. Touya's use of the smartphone gets better.
Touya interacts with his beastliness, makes a weapon or two, and shows what he is made of.
When the second book in a series is just as good as the first, and the first was wonderful, we are well on our way to a brilliant series.
April 25, 2024
Touya joins us in yet another series of silly adventures. The story reaches Eashen, the Japanese place, and we had two extra stories that made me laugh. The first story is a little romantic. The second one concerns some random wizard and his predilection with slimes.
I enjoyed the book. Thanks for reading my review, and see you next time.
I enjoyed the book. Thanks for reading my review, and see you next time.
January 23, 2018
Love it
I wrote my first review on vol 5 because I've been reading this series non stop I started with the anime series but wanted more the whole collection of books has me dying of laughter of unfortunate circumstances of the main character.
I wrote my first review on vol 5 because I've been reading this series non stop I started with the anime series but wanted more the whole collection of books has me dying of laughter of unfortunate circumstances of the main character.
February 13, 2022
I'd just finished another harem series so I decided to finally follow through with this one. I got volume 1 on bookwalker for free so I decided to try this series. However, two volumes in and I realised that I can't stand this harem nor the characters so I gave up and found another harem instead.
July 10, 2023
good read
Enjoying reading the shenanigans of Touya and his girlfriends. I love reading all of the small details that weren’t shown in the anime. I honestly love the pure heart of him.
Enjoying reading the shenanigans of Touya and his girlfriends. I love reading all of the small details that weren’t shown in the anime. I honestly love the pure heart of him.
August 18, 2017
4.2
Better than the first volume, the world was much more fleshed out and the characters like Yumina have become more interesting as the series progresses.
Better than the first volume, the world was much more fleshed out and the characters like Yumina have become more interesting as the series progresses.
August 26, 2017
A light hearted sequel
Volume 2 continues with light-hearted, slice of life fun as Tonya explores a foreign fantasy world with a a smartphone and harem of cute girls at his side.
Volume 2 continues with light-hearted, slice of life fun as Tonya explores a foreign fantasy world with a a smartphone and harem of cute girls at his side.
October 10, 2017
Fun story
Loved this story, it was both fun and humorous and am eager to continue reading this series. Will definitely be reading the rest and waiting for season 2 of the anime.
Loved this story, it was both fun and humorous and am eager to continue reading this series. Will definitely be reading the rest and waiting for season 2 of the anime.
February 3, 2019
Best one yet
August 5, 2019
A Very Fun Read
All in all I think this was a great book. Having read the web novel I am enjoying spotting the differences between them.
All in all I think this was a great book. Having read the web novel I am enjoying spotting the differences between them.
November 24, 2019
great book to read
December 12, 2019
Good book
April 20, 2020
I love it
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June 21, 2020
Good book
September 13, 2020
Great book!
Really enjoying this series. I’m planning on getting the next one and continuing! If you want something funny and light, I recommend.
Really enjoying this series. I’m planning on getting the next one and continuing! If you want something funny and light, I recommend.
October 29, 2020
I really like the storyline
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December 24, 2020
New characters involve and harem/romance is growing.
January 14, 2021
Solid continuation to the story.
Touya continues to win friends and influence people and his harem grows.
A bit less action but a few amusing interludes.
Touya continues to win friends and influence people and his harem grows.
A bit less action but a few amusing interludes.
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February 15, 2021hay
March 17, 2021
I do not see any read button
May 11, 2021
Hay
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June 4, 2021hay quá
July 9, 2022
Nice read
June 12, 2023
~ 插畫 ✅ 極好
~ 故事劇情 ✅ 極好
~ 好看程度 ✅ 非常好看
~ 可重看性 ✅ 過幾個月或幾年
~ 是否值得買 ✅ 推薦
~ 故事劇情 ✅ 極好
~ 好看程度 ✅ 非常好看
~ 可重看性 ✅ 過幾個月或幾年
~ 是否值得買 ✅ 推薦
October 20, 2024
It didn’t get better.
DNF.
DNF.
August 5, 2017
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