Writer/Artist: Uta Isaki
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
Released: December 5, 2023
Received: NetGalley
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Summary:
The world is at war. As one might expect, this has forced humanity to create new ways to battle. For example, some people were specifically crafted to become weapons on the battlefield. That term is more literal than you might expect.
Rivia is a weapon in human form. When needed, she can turn into a weapon that only Kuifa can wield. The two are fiercely bonded by necessity as much as anything else. And together, they must face astonishing odds.
Review:
Sayabito: Swords of Destiny Vol. 1 is the first in a new fantasy series, and I’ll confess that it was totally that bright and happy cover that originally caught my attention. Still, it seemed like it was worth the read!
So, I imagine most readers have seen this sort of concept before. There have been several series where people have turned to weapons (my favorite being Soul Eater). That’s good and bad. Good, because the subject matter can feel more comfortable, letting us focus more on the characters and story. Bad, because it has a lot to live up to.
Ultimately, I found Sayabito: Swords of Destiny Vol. 1 to be okay. Not bad, not great. I’m hoping it’ll improve in future volumes – though I can’t promise I’ll be checking them out.
Highlights:
- Manga
- Magical War
- Human-Turned-Weapons
Will I continue the series? No
Thanks to Kodansha Comics and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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