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Generation Witch #1
Generation Witch Vol. 1
Take a peek into the daily lives of modern witches! In this magical collection, you'll find broomsticks, textbooks, love-sick high schoolers, and quirky fortune tellers. In the first tale, the apprentice to the great high witch saves her sister from bullies! Then, a reluctant male witch and the president of their school's Magical Club face off against a flock of angry crows. All this and more, in Generation Witch -- an enchanting slice of witchy life!
180 pages, Paperback
Published July 25, 2017
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December 30, 2021
This is something I found while browsing my local library. You can find a lot of good stuff by browsing your local library.
This book here is a slice-of-life fantasy about witches in modern life. In this setting, witches live openly in human society. To be a witch is just like having a natual talent for something; if you are born with it, then you can do it. Your parents might brag about you, and your peers might tease you, but that's it. No need to hide.
Does anyone reading this remember the time when it was a given that magical societies were hidden? Especially in modern day settings, it was expected for magical folk and creatures etc. to hide from the non-magicals. I wrote a blog post about that. Anyway, back to the review.
This volumes contains four short stories featuring the lives of four different witches. They are unrelated, though the first three cameo in the story for the fourth.
You know, it kind of reminds of Issac Asimov's "I, Robot". That's a strange comparison, isn't it? But let me explain. Issac Asimov wrote short stories to examine different aspects of The Three Laws of Robotics, different situations to show how they would work in detail. It's kind of like that here. What we have are four snap-shots of this magical modern society.
In the first one, we glimpse something of a "normal" situation, a witch-in-training and her relationship with her younger sister. We take the perspective of the younger sister, who wants to have a study date without interruptions. The elder sister wants to help! Well, that particular witch is not quite "normal", but I imagine is close. The story is cute.
In the second one, we see two witches. Thus, we have two perspectives. One is a girl who is basically shunned for embracing the image of a witch (in a "ignore that weirdo" sense instead of a "burn the unclean!" sense), and the other is a boy who doesn't like the fact that he has magical powers. Yes, males with magical powers are still called "witches" in this verse (Not "Witcher", ^_~), but it is more rare for this to happen. He has image problems himself. So, two witches with image problems work together on a small-scale quest using their magical abilities.
This one has a lot of feels. It has more emotional heft than the first one because it has a weightier storyline. There is more struggle. The first witch was an apprentice to the Great High Witch, and these two appear to be self-taught and raw ability. So making the magic happen is part of the challenge.
In the third one, well, I don't want to say much about the third one. It is an unfolding situation that shifts the reader's understanding. It is an experience. Saying much of anything can ruin that initial experience. It is a bittersweet experience.
In the fourth one, we see a cultural celebration and a period of mourning. It is a most somber story. Having a girlfriend who can predict the future can lead to painful misunderstandings. All I can say about that one is that I am thankful for the epilogue joke to lighten the mood.
I would appreciate more lore in the stories. Like the history of witch society, how magic is performed, how it is inherited through bloodlines, that sort of thing. It interests me. However, I understand why it is not included. This is a story about the lives of witches. It is not about their magic. The focus of the story is where it should be.
The art is good. It is cute during light moments and it can also be stark in heavy moments.
Trickster Eric Novels gives "Generation Witch - volume 1" an A+
This book here is a slice-of-life fantasy about witches in modern life. In this setting, witches live openly in human society. To be a witch is just like having a natual talent for something; if you are born with it, then you can do it. Your parents might brag about you, and your peers might tease you, but that's it. No need to hide.
Does anyone reading this remember the time when it was a given that magical societies were hidden? Especially in modern day settings, it was expected for magical folk and creatures etc. to hide from the non-magicals. I wrote a blog post about that. Anyway, back to the review.
This volumes contains four short stories featuring the lives of four different witches. They are unrelated, though the first three cameo in the story for the fourth.
You know, it kind of reminds of Issac Asimov's "I, Robot". That's a strange comparison, isn't it? But let me explain. Issac Asimov wrote short stories to examine different aspects of The Three Laws of Robotics, different situations to show how they would work in detail. It's kind of like that here. What we have are four snap-shots of this magical modern society.
In the first one, we glimpse something of a "normal" situation, a witch-in-training and her relationship with her younger sister. We take the perspective of the younger sister, who wants to have a study date without interruptions. The elder sister wants to help! Well, that particular witch is not quite "normal", but I imagine is close. The story is cute.
In the second one, we see two witches. Thus, we have two perspectives. One is a girl who is basically shunned for embracing the image of a witch (in a "ignore that weirdo" sense instead of a "burn the unclean!" sense), and the other is a boy who doesn't like the fact that he has magical powers. Yes, males with magical powers are still called "witches" in this verse (Not "Witcher", ^_~), but it is more rare for this to happen. He has image problems himself. So, two witches with image problems work together on a small-scale quest using their magical abilities.
This one has a lot of feels. It has more emotional heft than the first one because it has a weightier storyline. There is more struggle. The first witch was an apprentice to the Great High Witch, and these two appear to be self-taught and raw ability. So making the magic happen is part of the challenge.
In the third one, well, I don't want to say much about the third one. It is an unfolding situation that shifts the reader's understanding. It is an experience. Saying much of anything can ruin that initial experience. It is a bittersweet experience.
In the fourth one, we see a cultural celebration and a period of mourning. It is a most somber story. Having a girlfriend who can predict the future can lead to painful misunderstandings. All I can say about that one is that I am thankful for the epilogue joke to lighten the mood.
I would appreciate more lore in the stories. Like the history of witch society, how magic is performed, how it is inherited through bloodlines, that sort of thing. It interests me. However, I understand why it is not included. This is a story about the lives of witches. It is not about their magic. The focus of the story is where it should be.
The art is good. It is cute during light moments and it can also be stark in heavy moments.
Trickster Eric Novels gives "Generation Witch - volume 1" an A+
June 8, 2020
This is a great anthology manga series! The premise is basically everyday life in a world where witches and magic are commonplace. The stories flow really well and are all one and done tales told from different prospectives and interesting challenges unique to the world. All of them are heartwarming and I can't wait to read the next volume!
July 10, 2021
I have mixed feelings. I was excited about the idea of this but it fell short for me. The part I liked the most was the afterword.
Chapters 2, 3 and 5 were what lead me to keep reading and then finish this volume. I will likely not pick up the next volume unless I saw it on the clearance rack like I did this first volume.
I had high hopes though. It just wasn't what I was looking for.
Chapters 2, 3 and 5 were what lead me to keep reading and then finish this volume. I will likely not pick up the next volume unless I saw it on the clearance rack like I did this first volume.
I had high hopes though. It just wasn't what I was looking for.
January 8, 2018
A collection of vignettes following several different witches in their daily lives (sort of). A few of the stories were interesting (I especially liked Chapter 4), but overall I wasn't all that impressed. Doubt I'll pick up another volume.
October 30, 2021
This series offers short stories centered on witches. The first volume had four such stories.
The first of the four was mediocre; the other three retained my interest. I have four volumes and will plug on.
The first of the four was mediocre; the other three retained my interest. I have four volumes and will plug on.
February 17, 2023
I have read through this manga volume twice, and I am now on volume 5. The last story of this manga is my favorite. I really enjoy shojo manga style, and the last story, "A Witch and Fireworks," was true to manga romance and the reality of emotions and true love that covers a multitude of sins.
August 11, 2017
Adorable one off stories.
February 2, 2018
I loved all of these short stories, good book. Although the last one was slightly confusing.
August 13, 2018
I loved that each chapter had separate stories about different characters so I got to meet lots of different types of witches!!
May 12, 2019
Interesting concept, but some stories were disturbing. But everyone's so light-hearted.
June 3, 2019
I didn't like the jumps in story. I would have preferred one single overall story.
September 17, 2019
Cute and entertaining short stories, all set in the same world!
October 22, 2019
this was super cute and then - chapters four and five were suddenly incredibly sad, truly beautiful and emotional. definitely continuing with this one.
July 13, 2021
Short stories of people with special abilities. Kind of “slice of life” with a dash of magic.
December 18, 2017
I saw Seven Seas licensed this one and I was curious about it. I love manga about witches, so I decided to check it out. After reading it? I will definitely be buying this series when it releases.
I love the format, each 1 or 2 chapters is about 1 or 2 witches (in case of chapter 2/3), we see a peek in their lives, we see what is going on with their magic. Out of the stories I loved 4 and 5 the most. 4 was just sad because of what we find out, and the restrictions to that poor girl. And 5? I honestly cried tears. :( Dear Lord, that is so sad. :(
Art is absolutely gorgeous as well.
I love the format, each 1 or 2 chapters is about 1 or 2 witches (in case of chapter 2/3), we see a peek in their lives, we see what is going on with their magic. Out of the stories I loved 4 and 5 the most. 4 was just sad because of what we find out, and the restrictions to that poor girl. And 5? I honestly cried tears. :( Dear Lord, that is so sad. :(
Art is absolutely gorgeous as well.
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