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.