192 Pages | 2016
Summary: In a world of magic, Asta, a boy with anti-magic powers, will do whatever it takes to become the Wizard King!
Asta is a young boy who dreams of becoming the greatest mage in the kingdom. Only one problem—he can't use any magic! Luckily for Asta, he receives the incredibly rare five-leaf clover grimoire that gives him the power of anti-magic. Can someone who can't use magic really become the Wizard King? One thing's for sure—Asta will never give up!
Asta and his teammates were ready for trouble when they were sent into a magical dungeon full of traps, but going up against the Diamond Kingdom may be too much for them to handle. Even Yuno couldn’t stand up to Mars and his mineral magic—does Asta have a chance...?!
Review: This volume finishes up the major battle between Asta and Yuno vs Mars (a Diamond Kingdom Mage), and afterwards we get to meet the one and only current Wizard King for the very first time! We get to see just what kind of person is able to hold that weighty title. In the last half of this volume we get a very clear look at the outlook nobles and royals have on commoners, even ones that have made it into the magic knights. There is a very clear divide of perspective and treatment. I would almost call this volume a transitional volume. Between wrapping up the conflict introduced in Volume 2 and introducing the major high stakes situation that will take up Volume 4, I would say this volume's biggest focus was further world building. Having the reader experience through Asta how nobles speak about and treat those of lesser standing, Yuki Tabata can better layout the current classist mindset the Clover Kingdom overall currently has. Another hurdle for both Asta and Yuno to overcome.
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