学戦都市アスタリスク 03 鳳凰乱武

The Asterisk War Light Novel #3

by Yuu Miyazaki, 三屋咲ゆう, Okiura (Illustrator)

鳳凰星武祭、開幕――。綾斗とユリス、紗夜と綺凛の両タッグは危なげなく予選を突破し、本戦に突入する。アルルカントのエルネスタ・カミラ組など、強敵も順当に勝ちあがるなか、綾斗はふとしたきっかけで暴漢に襲われていた少女プリシラを助ける。そこに駆け付けたのは、彼女の実の姉にして純星煌式武装《覇潰の血鎌》の使い手、《吸血暴姫》イレーネ・ウルサイス。――綾斗たちの次の対戦相手だった。「今回あたしがディルクから受けた命令は──天霧綾斗、あんたを潰すことだ」 ついに牙をむくレヴォルフの刺客、そして明かされるクローディアの秘密とは――!? 最高峰の学園バトルエンタ、武が乱れ翔ぶ第3弾!

Genres: Light Novel, Science Fiction, Manga, Action

263 pages, Paperback

First published May 21, 2013

Reviews

[Nadine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy these books so much!

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Knowing that the author can still recite "Dragon Slave" makes this series make more sense to me. I also must admit that I am enjoying it more than its anime adaptation not just because it has a better narrative flow, but also because there are no voices.

[Jack Reynolds · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wrapping up the first cour of the anime series when adapted, this novel of The Asterisk War begins the Phoenix Festa arc with a bang. This one definitely started off on more of the meh side, but got better as it explored two new characters: Irene and Priscilla Urzaiz. I also like how the match at the end of the novel was written between those two and Ayato and Julis, as it was very suspenseful and had me holding my breath despite knowing the outcome.

I will say that again, the exposition felt VERY heavy with this volume, and I can only hope it gets better instead of worse. It's starting to take up too much space for my liking. Plus, it took me a while to get through this since I also felt the pacing was a bit slow, but it got going after getting a fourth into it. The story and characters are still investing enough that I want to continue on, which is the best thing.

Time to see where this arc in the LNs takes us! I'm very interested to see how Miyazaki writes the next volume, especially with how a certain character will fit into the grand scheme of things here.

[Ricardo Matos · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Asterisk War isn't the greatest light novel series around. It dwells on the harem type way too much imho. However, some darker elements were added on this 3rd book that I enjoyed.

Easy read, not great but good.

[Casey · Rating 4 out of 5]

So Festa begins! Even more characters and plots. But what can you expect from a world that has six schools fighting in this tournament. I doubt we are even close to being introduced to new people. Some might complain that there isn't time for characterization. Well, we'll see. Thus far I've been enjoying what's going on enough not to fret too much about it.

Had I a complaint the length would be it. Combining a volume or two together might have made more sense, but then I know practically nothing about the light novel writing/publishing industry though I am pretty sure it is vastly different than American publishing. Ultimately I just wish the books were a bit (50 to 100 pages each) longer so I could get more of what's going on. But hey, that means I want to know what's going on, right?

Verdict: If you've started Asterisk War and want to know what's up -- keep going. If you haven't started it -- it's a fun, easy read! Find The Asterisk War, Vol. 1: Encounter with a Fiery Princess & The Asterisk War, Vol. 2 (light novel): Awakening of Silver Beauty and get going!

[Willie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just keeps getting better

I love the way the author writes the combat scenes. Which is great for a combat focused story. It's pretty much exactly how I remember the anime being. It's very rare for an anime adaptation to be exactly like the light novel it's based on.

Can't wait to get started on the next volume.

[Sierraaa · Rating 5 out of 5]

yay for the Festa starting! i love seeing Ayato & Julis kick butts together😆🫶🏻

i also really liked the introduction of Irene & Priscilla’s characters

[Sean O'Hara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cherry flavored Pez is so awesome, but it has no nutritional value . . . mmmm, cherry flavored Pez, yum.