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廻天のアルバス [Kaiten no Albus] #1
廻天のアルバス 1 [Kaiten no Albus 1]
全てを知るタイムループ勇者の超高速再冒険
魔王を倒した。世界は平和に。
でも、間に合わなかった。
なぜかこの冒険を繰り返している
勇者アルバスは、急ぎたい。
これは世界を救う物語であり、そして――
全てを知っているタイムループ勇者の魔王討伐譚
この1巻を読み終えた時、物語の意味は――すべて裏返る。
二度読みたくなる
超高速再冒険ファンタジー!
魔王を倒した。世界は平和に。
でも、間に合わなかった。
なぜかこの冒険を繰り返している
勇者アルバスは、急ぎたい。
これは世界を救う物語であり、そして――
全てを知っているタイムループ勇者の魔王討伐譚
この1巻を読み終えた時、物語の意味は――すべて裏返る。
二度読みたくなる
超高速再冒険ファンタジー!
192 pages, Paperback
First published September 18, 2024
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Albus has the power to rewind time and is using it to speedrun his quest to beat the Demon lord. He is joined by a Priestess, Fiona, who was keen to join the questing party, but soon fears she may have joined forces with a madman!
Fast-paced and funny, this manga effortlessly combines action, adventure and fantasy. Volume one introduces us to the world and its magical systems, and sets up the basic premise of the series.
We get a good introduction to Albus and his sidekick Fiona, and a few other characters get a brief introduction, I assume their characters will be fleshed out in future volumes. Volume one ends shortly after a big revelation, leaving readers keen to find out what happens next.
A fun, easy first volume that will appeal to fans of fantasy and RPGs, and those that like stories that focus as much on character as they do action.
Fast-paced and funny, this manga effortlessly combines action, adventure and fantasy. Volume one introduces us to the world and its magical systems, and sets up the basic premise of the series.
We get a good introduction to Albus and his sidekick Fiona, and a few other characters get a brief introduction, I assume their characters will be fleshed out in future volumes. Volume one ends shortly after a big revelation, leaving readers keen to find out what happens next.
A fun, easy first volume that will appeal to fans of fantasy and RPGs, and those that like stories that focus as much on character as they do action.
May 8, 2026
Me ha gustado bastante. No es la historia más original del mundo pero si que me intriga como se resolverá.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I thought the premise of this one was intriguing - Albus is reliving the same time period over and over again, trying to speed run his way through quests to defeat the demon lord, while pulling a confused Fiona with him along the way. We get his determined POV to get to the end as fast as possible, and then Fiona's befuddled POV as she learns this isn't the first, fourth or seventh time he's done this.
I really enjoyed the message that being set on "autopilot" and rushing through life means we're missing out on the good stuff - the deep talks around the campfire, the connection with people we meet on the street, the laughs that come working with others that quickly become close friends, the chance to help someone else in a way that changes their entire life trajectory.
The artwork is gorgeous, I love the designs of each character.
I did want a little more from the story. When they say "speed run" through the quests, they MEAN speed run. I wanted Fiona to push back a little more on why they were doing it this way (especially as she has no memory of the previous runs). I also felt like because he's done this before, there wasn't any conflict at all throughout the entire story until we get to the end. Surely there are some things that he would still struggle with or couldn't have accounted for? I wanted there to be more obstacles or frustrations throughout the story itself.
All in all, I enjoyed the premise of this but it fell a little short of the mark in the end.
Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ Media for the eARC! As always, all opinoins are my own.
I really enjoyed the message that being set on "autopilot" and rushing through life means we're missing out on the good stuff - the deep talks around the campfire, the connection with people we meet on the street, the laughs that come working with others that quickly become close friends, the chance to help someone else in a way that changes their entire life trajectory.
The artwork is gorgeous, I love the designs of each character.
I did want a little more from the story. When they say "speed run" through the quests, they MEAN speed run. I wanted Fiona to push back a little more on why they were doing it this way (especially as she has no memory of the previous runs). I also felt like because he's done this before, there wasn't any conflict at all throughout the entire story until we get to the end. Surely there are some things that he would still struggle with or couldn't have accounted for? I wanted there to be more obstacles or frustrations throughout the story itself.
All in all, I enjoyed the premise of this but it fell a little short of the mark in the end.
Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ Media for the eARC! As always, all opinoins are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ Media for providing me with an advanced copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.
⭐️⭐️⭐️½☆ (3.5/5 Stars)
I picked up Albus Changes the World Vol. 1 without really knowing what to expect, but I do know I love anything to do with fantasy, and I ended up having a decent time with it.
Albus is an interesting character to follow, and I liked seeing how he views the world around him, as well as the multiple times he has had to repeat the same mission.
There are some funny moments, but there are also parts that made me stop and think about how small actions can affect other people in positive and negative ways.I think what I enjoyed most was the concept behind the story.
Albus isn't necessarily trying to do something huge all the time, but the things he does still make a difference.
The graphic novel is also easy to get through and features an interesting adventure.There were a few parts where I wasn't completely hooked, and I think I would have liked a little more character development in places.
As this is Volume 1, though, I'm interested to see where Albus goes from here and what happens next, so I will be looking out for the continuation.
Overall, this was a nice read with a good idea behind it.
I enjoyed spending some time with Albus, seeing the way he tries to make his mark on the world, and meeting the female companion he's got with him.
So if you want fun over multiple lives this is your kind of read 📚
⭐️⭐️⭐️½☆ (3.5/5 Stars)
I picked up Albus Changes the World Vol. 1 without really knowing what to expect, but I do know I love anything to do with fantasy, and I ended up having a decent time with it.
Albus is an interesting character to follow, and I liked seeing how he views the world around him, as well as the multiple times he has had to repeat the same mission.
There are some funny moments, but there are also parts that made me stop and think about how small actions can affect other people in positive and negative ways.I think what I enjoyed most was the concept behind the story.
Albus isn't necessarily trying to do something huge all the time, but the things he does still make a difference.
The graphic novel is also easy to get through and features an interesting adventure.There were a few parts where I wasn't completely hooked, and I think I would have liked a little more character development in places.
As this is Volume 1, though, I'm interested to see where Albus goes from here and what happens next, so I will be looking out for the continuation.
Overall, this was a nice read with a good idea behind it.
I enjoyed spending some time with Albus, seeing the way he tries to make his mark on the world, and meeting the female companion he's got with him.
So if you want fun over multiple lives this is your kind of read 📚
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Albus Changes the World, Vol. 1 delivers a refreshingly sharp twist on the classic fantasy adventure.
The story kicks off when Fiona, an insecure aspiring adventurer, is suddenly drafted by the chosen hero, Albus. The catch? Albus has already lived through this entire quest before and is ruthlessly "speedrunning" the timeline—skipping side quests and using unconventional shortcuts to cheese major battles.
What was great:
-Great comedic timing: Watching Albus treat epic fantasy tropes like optimized gaming mechanics keeps the humor fast-paced and genuinely fun.
-Engaging character dynamic: Fiona grounds the story perfectly as the bewildered straight man trying to make sense of Albus's chaotic efficiency.
-Clean, expressive artwork: Action sequences are crisp, and the character reactions carry a lot of the comedy.
Small critique: Because the volume leans heavily into comedy and speedrunning mechanics early on, some of the broader world-building takes a backseat for now.
Overall, it is a breezy, clever read that subverts familiar hero tropes without losing its charm. Definitely looking forward to Volume 2. What a great first book for Akihisa Maki!
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The story kicks off when Fiona, an insecure aspiring adventurer, is suddenly drafted by the chosen hero, Albus. The catch? Albus has already lived through this entire quest before and is ruthlessly "speedrunning" the timeline—skipping side quests and using unconventional shortcuts to cheese major battles.
What was great:
-Great comedic timing: Watching Albus treat epic fantasy tropes like optimized gaming mechanics keeps the humor fast-paced and genuinely fun.
-Engaging character dynamic: Fiona grounds the story perfectly as the bewildered straight man trying to make sense of Albus's chaotic efficiency.
-Clean, expressive artwork: Action sequences are crisp, and the character reactions carry a lot of the comedy.
Small critique: Because the volume leans heavily into comedy and speedrunning mechanics early on, some of the broader world-building takes a backseat for now.
Overall, it is a breezy, clever read that subverts familiar hero tropes without losing its charm. Definitely looking forward to Volume 2. What a great first book for Akihisa Maki!
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
Albus was chosen a hero when he was a child. Finally, it’s come time to defeat the Demon King. The party sets out to do so, and after ten years of questing—is defeated. Everyone dies.
But Albus finds himself returning to the start of the quest, over and over again. This is his 35th round, and he has it honed to perfection. No pesky side quests, the shortest route there, and only one party member, Fiona Yumeil, a priestess.
For three and half years, the two travel, getting strong enough to defeat the Demon King. Everything goes to a plan. But turns out, there’s a reason why Albus wants to complete the quest as fast as possible. In a great twist that made me give this another star, it turns out, he wasn’t fast enough this time round either. Time to start anew.
This seemed a bit superficial, as the volume rushes through three years of questing, only pausing for random side quests that Albus has hacked to perfection by now. We get only brief climpses into his past rounds and he keeps most of it to himself, so Fiona thinks he’s selfish. The reader learns better. The ending is a huge cliffhanger. Art is good.
I received a free copy from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
But Albus finds himself returning to the start of the quest, over and over again. This is his 35th round, and he has it honed to perfection. No pesky side quests, the shortest route there, and only one party member, Fiona Yumeil, a priestess.
For three and half years, the two travel, getting strong enough to defeat the Demon King. Everything goes to a plan. But turns out, there’s a reason why Albus wants to complete the quest as fast as possible. In a great twist that made me give this another star, it turns out, he wasn’t fast enough this time round either. Time to start anew.
This seemed a bit superficial, as the volume rushes through three years of questing, only pausing for random side quests that Albus has hacked to perfection by now. We get only brief climpses into his past rounds and he keeps most of it to himself, so Fiona thinks he’s selfish. The reader learns better. The ending is a huge cliffhanger. Art is good.
I received a free copy from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
When I tell you, I LOVE A GOOD PLOT TWIST, and THIS is exactly what this book gave me. I WILL BE PURCHASING ALL OF THESE VOLUMES, PLEASE AND THANK YOU.
This was perfectly funny. I can't say much without getting into spoilers, but truly, the main character is just a silly goofy guy who genuinely cares, and Fiona is in that exact same realm, trying to help as many people as possible.
I really liked Akihisa Maki's story and the way it was done. IT WAS INCREDIBLE. I also really loved Miki Yatsubo's art style throughout this book. I especially liked how each chapter's setting was slightly different from the others, which gave everything such a fun visual feel.
ALL IN ALL, AN INCREDIBLE BOOK. I WILL be rereading this, picking up the rest of the series, and I am SO excited to see what comes next.
THANK YOU!
Thank you to Netgalley, VIZ Media, and Akihisa Maki for the opportunity to read and review an Advance Reader Copy of this book!
This was perfectly funny. I can't say much without getting into spoilers, but truly, the main character is just a silly goofy guy who genuinely cares, and Fiona is in that exact same realm, trying to help as many people as possible.
I really liked Akihisa Maki's story and the way it was done. IT WAS INCREDIBLE. I also really loved Miki Yatsubo's art style throughout this book. I especially liked how each chapter's setting was slightly different from the others, which gave everything such a fun visual feel.
ALL IN ALL, AN INCREDIBLE BOOK. I WILL be rereading this, picking up the rest of the series, and I am SO excited to see what comes next.
THANK YOU!
Thank you to Netgalley, VIZ Media, and Akihisa Maki for the opportunity to read and review an Advance Reader Copy of this book!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you Netgalley and Viz Media for allowing me an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
I really liked this, it's a super fast paced fantasy where Albus is basically doing a speed-run to defeat the demon lord. He has defeated the demon lord many times and he is currently on his 36th attempt to get everything perfect. He has the ability to turn back time when he is not satisfied with his attempt. Before disembarking on his 36th attempt he picks up his travel companion, Fiona, a priestess.
The art was lovely, I love Albus' character design. Fiona's character design reminded me a lot of the magician girl from Yu-gi-oh for some reason. And the demon lord's design looked a lot like DC's Steppenwolf to me.
I am looking forward to continuing this series.
I really liked this, it's a super fast paced fantasy where Albus is basically doing a speed-run to defeat the demon lord. He has defeated the demon lord many times and he is currently on his 36th attempt to get everything perfect. He has the ability to turn back time when he is not satisfied with his attempt. Before disembarking on his 36th attempt he picks up his travel companion, Fiona, a priestess.
The art was lovely, I love Albus' character design. Fiona's character design reminded me a lot of the magician girl from Yu-gi-oh for some reason. And the demon lord's design looked a lot like DC's Steppenwolf to me.
I am looking forward to continuing this series.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you Netgalley for a copy of this story.
I was stuck between giving this a 2 or 3 stars so I'm being generous and doing 3. The main issue I had for this was the pacing. In under 200 pages the author covers 3 and a half years worth of Albus' adventure. There isn't really any world building and you don't learn much about the characters themselves m With this not being a one shot and the book description I think the pacing makes it very obvious this will not be Albus' last adventure so the ending was a little predictable but I did decide to round to 3 stars because of the twist at the end. But while it was a shock it wasn't nearly as impactful as I could have been if the author developed these characters better. I do have to say Albus' personality gave me frieren vibes which I liked.
I was stuck between giving this a 2 or 3 stars so I'm being generous and doing 3. The main issue I had for this was the pacing. In under 200 pages the author covers 3 and a half years worth of Albus' adventure. There isn't really any world building and you don't learn much about the characters themselves m With this not being a one shot and the book description I think the pacing makes it very obvious this will not be Albus' last adventure so the ending was a little predictable but I did decide to round to 3 stars because of the twist at the end. But while it was a shock it wasn't nearly as impactful as I could have been if the author developed these characters better. I do have to say Albus' personality gave me frieren vibes which I liked.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Albus Changes the World has an interesting premise and a charming art style, but the first volume didn't quite leave the impression I was hoping for. There are enjoyable moments throughout, and I can see the potential in the story, though I found myself wanting a little more depth from the characters and their development.
The pacing felt uneven at times, making it difficult to become fully invested in the events unfolding. That said, I appreciate what the series is trying to establish, and there is enough intrigue to make me curious about where the story might go next.
Overall, it's a decent introduction with room to grow. While it didn't completely win me over, I'm open to giving the next volume a chance.
The pacing felt uneven at times, making it difficult to become fully invested in the events unfolding. That said, I appreciate what the series is trying to establish, and there is enough intrigue to make me curious about where the story might go next.
Overall, it's a decent introduction with room to grow. While it didn't completely win me over, I'm open to giving the next volume a chance.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thanks to NetGalley and Viz Media for the eARC. All opinions are my own.
The Demon King is dead and the world is at peace, but Albus got there too late to save what actually mattered. So he starts the whole quest over, this time with every second accounted for.
Albus already knows how every conversation is going to end, so he plows straight through them, and most of the comedy comes from everyone around him having no idea why he is in such a rush. There is a real reason for it, and the volume earns it.
My one gripe is the pacing. It covers so much ground so fast that I hadn’t spent quite enough time with Albus to feel the ending as hard as I wanted to.
The Demon King is dead and the world is at peace, but Albus got there too late to save what actually mattered. So he starts the whole quest over, this time with every second accounted for.
Albus already knows how every conversation is going to end, so he plows straight through them, and most of the comedy comes from everyone around him having no idea why he is in such a rush. There is a real reason for it, and the volume earns it.
My one gripe is the pacing. It covers so much ground so fast that I hadn’t spent quite enough time with Albus to feel the ending as hard as I wanted to.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Great read! I liked seeing little glimpses of Albus’ previous lives and how he knew Fiona. You also see every time he is able to do something quick and efficiently and how badly he failed in his previous life, you can tell he has changed a lot from his first run through, and his regrets and guilt piling up. You can also tell really early on what exactly he’s trying to make perfect, but only find out at the end of this volume why and how it goes wrong even though he has defeated the demon king multiple times. I liked the reveal at the end and can’t wait to see if Albus can make everything perfect or how long it takes him!
Thanks to the publisher for sending me an ARC via NetGalley!
Thanks to the publisher for sending me an ARC via NetGalley!
September 13, 2026
Thank you to Viz Media and NetGalley for this advanced copy!
I loved this story! Albus Changes the World is about a hero with the power to go back in time to the beginning of his quest, which he uses to complete it as fast and efficiently as possible. at his volume has a small but might cast of characters, each with their own amusing personalities. What I didn’t expect was the true conflict at the end. There a bit more to this speedrun than he revealed, which sets the series up perfectly. I’m really looking forward to the rest of this story! This is a great read for someone who loves comedy and adventure but still wants a good plot.
I loved this story! Albus Changes the World is about a hero with the power to go back in time to the beginning of his quest, which he uses to complete it as fast and efficiently as possible. at his volume has a small but might cast of characters, each with their own amusing personalities. What I didn’t expect was the true conflict at the end. There a bit more to this speedrun than he revealed, which sets the series up perfectly. I’m really looking forward to the rest of this story! This is a great read for someone who loves comedy and adventure but still wants a good plot.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Albus the Hero resets time to improve the outcome of his battle against a demon lord. He decides to speed through his twentieth attempt, taking only a novice adventurer as a companion.
When I say Albus speeds through this run, I mean it: over three years are covered in a little under 200 pages. The rapid pace leaves little time for character development or much story; I was set to give this *maybe* two and a half stars, but the twist in the last couple of pages reframed the whole story and left me chomping at the bit for volume two.
Three and a half stars.
Received via NetGalley.
When I say Albus speeds through this run, I mean it: over three years are covered in a little under 200 pages. The rapid pace leaves little time for character development or much story; I was set to give this *maybe* two and a half stars, but the twist in the last couple of pages reframed the whole story and left me chomping at the bit for volume two.
Three and a half stars.
Received via NetGalley.
July 29, 2026
No será la mejor historia del mundo y tendrá un montón de clichés pero a mí me ha gustado mucho este primer tomo. El final no me lo esperaba para nada, después me ha recordado mucho a Frieren en el sentido de las aventuras, los flashbacks al pasado llenos de nostalgia y un personaje con un carácter muy parecido a ella. Pero no me importa que se parezca porque siento que tiene su propia historia y tengo muchas ganas de seguir leyendo para descubrirla y más después de ese final.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This manga is sooooo much fun! I enjoyed the entire volume. I’m going to have to catch up on the story but I will certainly be recommending this to many of my friends. The premise was fun and the TWIST at the end really caught me off guard! So good!!
Thank you so much to VIZ Media and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Thank you so much to VIZ Media and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
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That was quite an interesting start to the series. I enjoyed the two characters introduced so far, and vol 1 ended in such a surprising revelation already. Can’t wait for the next ch to be released and see how it’ll play out!
That was quite an interesting start to the series. I enjoyed the two characters introduced so far, and vol 1 ended in such a surprising revelation already. Can’t wait for the next ch to be released and see how it’ll play out!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I loved it. It had a tiny bit of a slow start, but as soon as it started rolling, I really got into it. I'm disappointed I don't have the next volumes. I was impressed and surprised by the ending. I loved the art and the peeks at the characters' true motives.
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June 24, 2026I foresee this one being big.
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The story is very interesting and funny! I love the main characters and I honestly did except that twist at the end! It caught me off guard!
September 13, 2026
Review of advanced copy received.
HOLY PLOT TWISTS!!! I already was blown away and so excited by the premise of the plot, normally I give mangas 3 chapters to pull me in and this one got me in the first chapter. I was fully along for the ride and then the plot twist at the end had me absolutely screaming WHOA!!!!!! So incredible, what a start to a series, I can't wait to see how the rest will play out and what is in store for Albus and Fiona. I'm going to be recommending this manga to everyone that I can, incredible!
Thanks to Netgalley, Viz Media and Akihisa Maki for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
HOLY PLOT TWISTS!!! I already was blown away and so excited by the premise of the plot, normally I give mangas 3 chapters to pull me in and this one got me in the first chapter. I was fully along for the ride and then the plot twist at the end had me absolutely screaming WHOA!!!!!! So incredible, what a start to a series, I can't wait to see how the rest will play out and what is in store for Albus and Fiona. I'm going to be recommending this manga to everyone that I can, incredible!
Thanks to Netgalley, Viz Media and Akihisa Maki for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
September 24, 2026
Albus es un héroe que ha conseguido derrotar al rey demonio, pero la historia no termina como debería. Gracias a su capacidad para volver atrás en el tiempo, repite su aventura una y otra vez, intentando alcanzar el futuro que busca. Y en cada nuevo intento, sus encuentros con Fiona hacen que me pregunte qué ocurrió entre ellos en los anteriores bucles.
Estamos ante un shonen de fantasía y aventuras con bucles temporales, una propuesta que se sale un poco de lo que suelo leer. Me ha resultado curioso ver cómo se repiten situaciones, pero con pequeños cambios que van despertando preguntas. 👀
La relación entre los protagonistas es, sin duda, una de las cosas que más me intrigan. Hay algo extraño en la forma en la que Albus trata a Fiona, y quiero descubrir qué hay detrás de esa actitud y qué historia comparten realmente.
Aunque me ha gustado más de lo que esperaba, no ha terminado de engancharme del todo. Me dejó una sensación un tanto extraña y, aunque tengo el segundo tomo esperando, entre eso y mi bloqueo lector no llegué a sentir la urgencia de continuarlo.
Aun así, me parece una propuesta interesante y me gustaría darle otra oportunidad para descubrir qué esconden tantos intentos y cómo terminará esta aventura. ✨
Estamos ante un shonen de fantasía y aventuras con bucles temporales, una propuesta que se sale un poco de lo que suelo leer. Me ha resultado curioso ver cómo se repiten situaciones, pero con pequeños cambios que van despertando preguntas. 👀
La relación entre los protagonistas es, sin duda, una de las cosas que más me intrigan. Hay algo extraño en la forma en la que Albus trata a Fiona, y quiero descubrir qué hay detrás de esa actitud y qué historia comparten realmente.
Aunque me ha gustado más de lo que esperaba, no ha terminado de engancharme del todo. Me dejó una sensación un tanto extraña y, aunque tengo el segundo tomo esperando, entre eso y mi bloqueo lector no llegué a sentir la urgencia de continuarlo.
Aun así, me parece una propuesta interesante y me gustaría darle otra oportunidad para descubrir qué esconden tantos intentos y cómo terminará esta aventura. ✨
August 20, 2026
Bastante malo.
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