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My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's Manga #3
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's Vol. 3
Hunting for the strength to avenge his murdered friend, Akira set his sights on reaching the bottom of an ancient labyrinth. There, Akira discovers a huge, talking black cat -- a servant of the Demon King and unexpected ally. After they form a pact to join forces, a magic circle whisks Akira away to the home of his new companion Emilia, the land of the elves. There, unexpected secrets about Emilia's history come into dangerous focus!
182 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 25, 2020
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April 15, 2025
Omg a cat party member, LFG 😂😍
I loved this volume so much. Between the cat and getting to know more about Amelia and where she came from, it was perfection. I can’t wait to read the next volume. 💕
I loved this volume so much. Between the cat and getting to know more about Amelia and where she came from, it was perfection. I can’t wait to read the next volume. 💕
December 25, 2020
The continuing adventures of Akira in the other world.
There is in fact one brief discussion from the other plot thread, those six brought to the world who left the king, which foreshadows a possible issue, but it's mostly Akira.
He reacts to the cat's message from the Demon King, rejects its demands that they kill it, and listens to Amelia's proposed plan to escape the room -- and, it turns out, the maze. And plunges them into Amelia's past.
It deals with her sister's power, a forest, giving the cat a name, two duels, a sneak attack with an arrow and a volley full of arrows, a memory of Amelia's, and more.
There is in fact one brief discussion from the other plot thread, those six brought to the world who left the king, which foreshadows a possible issue, but it's mostly Akira.
He reacts to the cat's message from the Demon King, rejects its demands that they kill it, and listens to Amelia's proposed plan to escape the room -- and, it turns out, the maze. And plunges them into Amelia's past.
It deals with her sister's power, a forest, giving the cat a name, two duels, a sneak attack with an arrow and a volley full of arrows, a memory of Amelia's, and more.
June 21, 2024
I feel this series gets to the crux of issues very quickly which means I feel like it takes no time to finish a volume, I really want to read more
June 17, 2024
What I was really hoping for in this volume was to see more of the cat. lol So, now it has a name and we learn more about its powers. So I'm pleased!
Akira really proves himself to be a great friend and ally in this volume. You don't get to see much of what the other students are up to - there is only a brief scene of Satou planning his next move, and the students who remained cursed by the king of Retice aren't shown at all - but Akira's journey with his new companions moves forward. I loved getting to see a new location and more of this world. And we meet a whole cast of new characters!
Unfortunately this volume ended on a major cliffhanger, and apparently volume 4 won't come out until September! I'm assuming we're caught up to Japan, then, and we don't know how long this series is going to be by the end. I'm really enjoying it and I don't see any way that volume 4 could be the last. Hopefully there's much more to come!
Akira really proves himself to be a great friend and ally in this volume. You don't get to see much of what the other students are up to - there is only a brief scene of Satou planning his next move, and the students who remained cursed by the king of Retice aren't shown at all - but Akira's journey with his new companions moves forward. I loved getting to see a new location and more of this world. And we meet a whole cast of new characters!
Unfortunately this volume ended on a major cliffhanger, and apparently volume 4 won't come out until September! I'm assuming we're caught up to Japan, then, and we don't know how long this series is going to be by the end. I'm really enjoying it and I don't see any way that volume 4 could be the last. Hopefully there's much more to come!
May 9, 2024
Chronique complète :
https://sunread26.wordpress.com/2021/...
Extrait :
Bienvenue pour une nouvelle chronique, on continue l’aventure avec Akira dans ce troisième volume de Je suis un assassin et je surpasse le héros. On retrouve ainsi Akira, accompagné d’Amélia, au dernier niveau du donjon, il s’agit du petit chat sur la couverture de ce tome, mais en bien plus grand évidemment. Ainsi s’annonce un nouveau défi pour Akira, puisqu’il n’a toujours pas atteint le but qu’il s’est fixé (ou plutôt qu’on lui a conseillé d’atteindre), il propose de rejoindre un autre donjon afin de poursuivre son entraînement… Evidemment rien ne se passe comme prévu, et ils se retrouvent tout deux dans le royaume des elfes…
Dans ce tome ci, le groupe de Tsukasa (Héros) est très peu présent, peut-être est-ce le signe d’une pause pour eux ? On a le droit à juste un court passage au début du tome, le groupe se trouve alors au pays de Yamato ressemblant très pour trait au Japon. Je ne sais plus si c’est dit dans le premier tome, mais il me semble que le pays a été crée par un précédent héros venant justement du Japon. Ainsi, il se pourrait qu’ils aient droit à un petit moment de repos, peut-être le temps qu’Akira les rejoigne (par chance) ? En tout cas, Tsukasa compte utiliser ce temps afin d’en apprendre plus sur ce nouveau monde, sûrement afin d’éviter d’être manipulé une fois de plus, son seul but étant de ramener ses camarades dans leur monde d’origine (raison pour laquelle, il continu malgré tout à vouloir combattre le roi démon).
De son côté, grâce à Amélia et leur nouveau compagnon, Akira en apprend un peu plus également, notamment sur les différents donjons disséminé de part le monde. Il semblerait que celui dans lequel il se trouve actuellement, soit doté d’une résistance aux attaques physiques, raison pour laquelle il a eut énormément de mal à vaincre ses ennemis uniquement avec son sabre. Après cette information, il décide de se rendre dans un autre donjon, spécialisé cette fois-ci contre la magie, afin de continuer son entraînement… Malheureusement, comme dit plus haut, ils atterrissent en plein milieu du territoire des elfes et sur la sœur d’Amélia qui a un léger problème de reconnaissance (et d’autorité)… Il en apprend également un peu plus sur le premier héros…
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https://sunread26.wordpress.com/2021/...
Extrait :
Bienvenue pour une nouvelle chronique, on continue l’aventure avec Akira dans ce troisième volume de Je suis un assassin et je surpasse le héros. On retrouve ainsi Akira, accompagné d’Amélia, au dernier niveau du donjon, il s’agit du petit chat sur la couverture de ce tome, mais en bien plus grand évidemment. Ainsi s’annonce un nouveau défi pour Akira, puisqu’il n’a toujours pas atteint le but qu’il s’est fixé (ou plutôt qu’on lui a conseillé d’atteindre), il propose de rejoindre un autre donjon afin de poursuivre son entraînement… Evidemment rien ne se passe comme prévu, et ils se retrouvent tout deux dans le royaume des elfes…
Dans ce tome ci, le groupe de Tsukasa (Héros) est très peu présent, peut-être est-ce le signe d’une pause pour eux ? On a le droit à juste un court passage au début du tome, le groupe se trouve alors au pays de Yamato ressemblant très pour trait au Japon. Je ne sais plus si c’est dit dans le premier tome, mais il me semble que le pays a été crée par un précédent héros venant justement du Japon. Ainsi, il se pourrait qu’ils aient droit à un petit moment de repos, peut-être le temps qu’Akira les rejoigne (par chance) ? En tout cas, Tsukasa compte utiliser ce temps afin d’en apprendre plus sur ce nouveau monde, sûrement afin d’éviter d’être manipulé une fois de plus, son seul but étant de ramener ses camarades dans leur monde d’origine (raison pour laquelle, il continu malgré tout à vouloir combattre le roi démon).
De son côté, grâce à Amélia et leur nouveau compagnon, Akira en apprend un peu plus également, notamment sur les différents donjons disséminé de part le monde. Il semblerait que celui dans lequel il se trouve actuellement, soit doté d’une résistance aux attaques physiques, raison pour laquelle il a eut énormément de mal à vaincre ses ennemis uniquement avec son sabre. Après cette information, il décide de se rendre dans un autre donjon, spécialisé cette fois-ci contre la magie, afin de continuer son entraînement… Malheureusement, comme dit plus haut, ils atterrissent en plein milieu du territoire des elfes et sur la sœur d’Amélia qui a un léger problème de reconnaissance (et d’autorité)… Il en apprend également un peu plus sur le premier héros…
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May 17, 2022
What a cliffhanger!! I can't believe volume 4 doesn't even exist yet!
September 2, 2025
More adventures! Elves! And a size changing demon-cat-turned-pet! I really enjoyed this volume, and the art is just great!
April 16, 2021
It could've been better. The art quality dropped significantly during certain parts of this book.
Night's introduction was okay and they're an alright cast addition. I wasn't super into the other characters and the conflict with them was kind of shallow.
Night's introduction was okay and they're an alright cast addition. I wasn't super into the other characters and the conflict with them was kind of shallow.
September 15, 2025
📖 Manga Review: My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s
In this volume, Akira and Amelia finally face off against the labyrinth’s last boss—who turns out to be none other than the mysterious black demon cat. After their fierce battle, Akira accepts the cat as his familiar, naming him Night (though I personally would have preferred if they had kept the original Yoru, since it feels more authentic). Still, I loved the little detail of Akira burying his face into Yoru’s fluffy fur—who knew our assassin protagonist was such a cat person? 🐈⬛
From there, the story shifts to the Elf domain, where Amelia’s family drama and hidden past come into play. This volume is absolutely packed with fast-paced action and intense battles, all beautifully illustrated without ever feeling confusing. The combination of sharp combat sequences, character dynamics, and just the right touch of humor made this one of the strongest volumes yet.
If you enjoy dark fantasy, assassins, and a touch of feline charm, this series keeps delivering!
In this volume, Akira and Amelia finally face off against the labyrinth’s last boss—who turns out to be none other than the mysterious black demon cat. After their fierce battle, Akira accepts the cat as his familiar, naming him Night (though I personally would have preferred if they had kept the original Yoru, since it feels more authentic). Still, I loved the little detail of Akira burying his face into Yoru’s fluffy fur—who knew our assassin protagonist was such a cat person? 🐈⬛
From there, the story shifts to the Elf domain, where Amelia’s family drama and hidden past come into play. This volume is absolutely packed with fast-paced action and intense battles, all beautifully illustrated without ever feeling confusing. The combination of sharp combat sequences, character dynamics, and just the right touch of humor made this one of the strongest volumes yet.
If you enjoy dark fantasy, assassins, and a touch of feline charm, this series keeps delivering!
April 14, 2025
VoI. 3
Akira and Amelia decide what to do with the boss that Akira defeated. Akira forms a contact with boss and names him, Night! After that the Maze gives them away out, by a summoning circle! They go through and up in the Elf Domain. The one place that Amelia doesn't want to be!
Akira and Amelia decide what to do with the boss that Akira defeated. Akira forms a contact with boss and names him, Night! After that the Maze gives them away out, by a summoning circle! They go through and up in the Elf Domain. The one place that Amelia doesn't want to be!
December 22, 2020
Good, But
I have been waiting on this book and it was good. I only have two problems. The book was too short and it ended on the suckiest cliffhanger. It will take a while to get over my feelings of disappointment 😌😏
I have been waiting on this book and it was good. I only have two problems. The book was too short and it ended on the suckiest cliffhanger. It will take a while to get over my feelings of disappointment 😌😏
December 22, 2020
Felt like half a boom disappointed I paid full price for this
At this point I’m dropping the series. This book was dreadfully short. Buyer beware. Seems to be a common thing among manga lately.
At this point I’m dropping the series. This book was dreadfully short. Buyer beware. Seems to be a common thing among manga lately.
December 23, 2020
Too Short, Cliffhanger
This volume felt way to short. It also ended on a cliffhanger before any big plot advancement was complete causing the volume to be much less enjoyable than the previous two volumes.
This volume felt way to short. It also ended on a cliffhanger before any big plot advancement was complete causing the volume to be much less enjoyable than the previous two volumes.
February 1, 2021
How long for book 4
I like the story but look like to me just when it get to the good part it come to the end and it's a long wait for the next volume to come out. Hopefully the next volume will have the hero party and Akira come together.
I like the story but look like to me just when it get to the good part it come to the end and it's a long wait for the next volume to come out. Hopefully the next volume will have the hero party and Akira come together.
April 10, 2021
I'm all for cliff hangers, but...
This volume felt very underwhelming and unsatisfying. I like the story, but it's just felt lazy to randomly leave the story at that point. Hopefully the next volume is better.
This volume felt very underwhelming and unsatisfying. I like the story, but it's just felt lazy to randomly leave the story at that point. Hopefully the next volume is better.
February 21, 2022
This installment of the series felt rushed as it seems the author attempted to compress Amelia full character introduction into one volume instead of spreading it out among Akira's own journey and story.
September 4, 2022
Again this book wasn’t as good as the first one, but it was still a great continuation of the series and I thoroughly enjoyed the plot of the story. I can’t wait to see where the series goes from here because this one ended on such a cliffhanger. 4/5 stars.
January 1, 2021
It’s getting so good. Waiting for the next volume is going to kill me.
Also first book of the New Year!!
Also first book of the New Year!!
June 1, 2021
In this volume: A giant kitty! Elves! Proper Japanese food!!
July 1, 2021
Need the next volume asap
It just keeps getting better . can not wait till the next volume. Loving this series. A plus!! K k
It just keeps getting better . can not wait till the next volume. Loving this series. A plus!! K k
September 28, 2021
1.5 stars.
July 30, 2023
A cliffhanger?! Oh how I hate those. But this is interesting...
January 20, 2024
3,75 ✨️
Meilleur que le tome 2 mais quelques défauts tout de même.
Meilleur que le tome 2 mais quelques défauts tout de même.
August 31, 2024
I love black cats. But it was also cool to see Amelia’s background. I hate when sisters are always shown as fighting but in these specific worlds they put them against each other :/
September 17, 2024
This volume contained a nice flow.
It truly felt like I was watching the arc play out.
A must read volume.
It truly felt like I was watching the arc play out.
A must read volume.
January 25, 2021
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Akira and Amelia decide to adopt the not-so-0fierce demon kitty. Amelia heals him, and Akira names him Night. Akira and Night form a new pact as master and servant, which will allow the demon king to still be able to see everything with the link inherent between demon king and all demons, but will give Akira and Night special abilities. Night reveals that there are three other dungeons in the world, and each dungeon challenges a different aspect of the character's skills. A portal opens at the end of the labyrinth, and Akira decides to travel to the next labyrinth in the forest of the Elven people, where Amelia is being hunted by her twin sister. With Akira caught right in the middle of the power struggle in the Elven kingdom, will he ever make it to the labyrinth to continue his development?
There is so much about the stories it reminds me of the original Final Fantasy game, including the four Labyrinths that are slightly tied to elements. I’m also always a sucker for demon kitties becoming sidekicks, so I’m sure I will appreciate having Night around. This volume didn’t have as much of Tsubasa and friends, so hopefully we will get an update on how their quest is going in volume four. This is a really fun series and storyline that is getting a lot more interesting than just a RPG turned into a manga.
Sara's Rating: 9/10
Suitability Level: Grades 8-12
Akira and Amelia decide to adopt the not-so-0fierce demon kitty. Amelia heals him, and Akira names him Night. Akira and Night form a new pact as master and servant, which will allow the demon king to still be able to see everything with the link inherent between demon king and all demons, but will give Akira and Night special abilities. Night reveals that there are three other dungeons in the world, and each dungeon challenges a different aspect of the character's skills. A portal opens at the end of the labyrinth, and Akira decides to travel to the next labyrinth in the forest of the Elven people, where Amelia is being hunted by her twin sister. With Akira caught right in the middle of the power struggle in the Elven kingdom, will he ever make it to the labyrinth to continue his development?
There is so much about the stories it reminds me of the original Final Fantasy game, including the four Labyrinths that are slightly tied to elements. I’m also always a sucker for demon kitties becoming sidekicks, so I’m sure I will appreciate having Night around. This volume didn’t have as much of Tsubasa and friends, so hopefully we will get an update on how their quest is going in volume four. This is a really fun series and storyline that is getting a lot more interesting than just a RPG turned into a manga.
Sara's Rating: 9/10
Suitability Level: Grades 8-12
June 30, 2023
Cliff. Why such cliff???
Story is moving forward, but it sure would be nice if volumes were longer.
Story is moving forward, but it sure would be nice if volumes were longer.
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