Thursday, January 26, 2012

Negima! Magister Negi Magi Volume 17


VOL. 17
150 – The Great, Heated, Close Combat!  Mahora Mage Order vs. Super Science from the Future!!!

This one has just a long title…  Anyway, the chapter was pretty good since what was happening in the battle was interesting.  Chao showing up was a surprise, and she looks suitably evil, just like the antagonist she should be.

151 – Recharge Complete, the Return of Negi!!

This chapter was okay too with the confrontation of Chao.  So, as the title states, Negi wakes up and goes to the fight, although for some reason, I can't help but feel he is kinda overrated right now, maybe it’s coz he’s 10 years old, I just can't take him seriously.  Anyway, I quite like the idea of 3 hour displacement magic that’s been used, pretty cool.

152 – I’ve Got My Sights Locked On You

The situation hasn't improved or changed much from the last chapter, so it felt like it was dragging on a little bit.  The ending was good though, and it’ll be good to know how Negi gets out of that little trap in the next chapter.

153 – Go!  Negi-bozu!!

I guess it’s to be expected that when they start with a huge party, they are going to split up at each obstacle, with some staying behind to let the others get ahead.  I shouldn't mind this but I feel that it’s a bit overdone and defeats the purpose of having such a good variety of members in the team.

154 – Fight!  Magical Girl Biblion!?

The chapter skips back to Chisame’s situation with her computer warfare against Chachamaru.  It was funny with some of the terms and what happened.  It is weird that Eva is sitting there doing nothing and just watching the show, I would have expected her to help or help (in her indirect way) Negi.

155 – Negi Cometh!!

Kaede’s fight was an extremely good read and Negi’s appearance was impressive (but how long will this last?).  Chao looks really evil now that her plan is almost complete.

156 – Everyone’s Strength Will Save the World!

Good chapter.  Negi’s actions in this chapter were pretty cool, and I liked how all the other characters were helping him, not because he was weak or his resolve was not strong enough.  So the final showdown between Negi and Chao is beginning.

157 – Where’s Justice!?

The fighting in this chapter was pretty intense, although the explanation on how Negi managed to avoid those time displacement bullet attacks are stretching it a little bit.  Although it’s probably just me who cannot fully understand the explanation given…  We also get a glimpse on what Negi and Yue talked about, and although Negi’s opinions are sound, I can't help but feel he is quite stubborn (thus making him an annoying character for me).

158 – We All Carry the Burden of the Future!

Those two are still at it, although Negi managed to take out the two time watches.  The ending was where there were some nice developments, with the revelation that Chao is able to use magic.  I guess we all thought that since she relied so much on science, she wouldn't use magic but that is wrong…

159 – Justice Sides with the Victor!!

This chapter was… exciting, and intense.  The dialogue was well written and it was really fun reading it.  The showdown was nice, and the art is good.  I really love how Chao was portrayed in these last few chapters and especially this one.  The ending is a bit of a bummer with the cliffhanger.

Overall

This volume was pretty good, and the tension escalates.  The final few chapters were the cream of the crop of this volume though.  The fights in this volume were the best that I have seen in the series so far.
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