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Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest Light Novel #5
Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest, Volume 5
With the addition of Kaori into their party, Hajime and his friends make for Myu's hometown, the coastal city of Erisen. While crossing the Gruen Desert, they save a young Ankajian man, Bize, from a sandworm attack. Apparently, he was searching for a cure to the mysterious disease that has struck his people. His travels led him to conclude that a mineral known as stillrock held the key to saving his country, but it can only be found inside the Grand Gruen Volcano, a labyrinth far too dangerous for most. Hajime agrees to help Bize procure some, and the party begins their quest to conquer yet another labyrinth. But along the way, they meet a most unexpected foe...
289 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 21, 2016
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November 16, 2018
The story has grown complacent. Unexciting and repetitive instead of challenging or threatening. It can't just be a jeep full of sex on legs traveling to find the treasures of Indiana Jones.
August 3, 2019
More Arifureta. I've really enjoyed the series -- this one felt more of the same. Once again the bonus stories were not worth the read and that I am not taking off another star for it is amazing. (I guess giving it 3 to begin was harsh enough... maybe 3.5).
So Hajime and his Harem so OP that I've wondered if there would ever be a challenge for them. We see a bit of one here. An actual struggle to some degree to overcome the challenges of the Gruen Volcano. But of course they do, eventually. And frankly far too easily. I know not every book is going to be book 1 where he grows into the being he is... but the obstacles were not overly impressive. And while learning more about the history of the world in the labyrinth was pretty cool, it almost seemed like .
The biggest issue I have with it is... nobody except Hajime and friends could possibly get through these labyrinths. A 'normal' hero team would not survive. Heck, the rest of his classmates are struggling to get through the Orcus Labyrinth -- there is no way they would manage to get through Gruen based on what we've seen so far.
So enough negativity about it -- I can admit I was hoping we'd see something more. Or at least see more of Hajime's internal struggle of if he's become a monster or if he's truly human. Onward!
I kind of hope this was a bit transitional and we see something more than the same-ol' same-ol' in volume 6.
So Hajime and his Harem so OP that I've wondered if there would ever be a challenge for them. We see a bit of one here. An actual struggle to some degree to overcome the challenges of the Gruen Volcano. But of course they do, eventually. And frankly far too easily. I know not every book is going to be book 1 where he grows into the being he is... but the obstacles were not overly impressive. And while learning more about the history of the world in the labyrinth was pretty cool, it almost seemed like .
The biggest issue I have with it is... nobody except Hajime and friends could possibly get through these labyrinths. A 'normal' hero team would not survive. Heck, the rest of his classmates are struggling to get through the Orcus Labyrinth -- there is no way they would manage to get through Gruen based on what we've seen so far.
So enough negativity about it -- I can admit I was hoping we'd see something more. Or at least see more of Hajime's internal struggle of if he's become a monster or if he's truly human. Onward!
I kind of hope this was a bit transitional and we see something more than the same-ol' same-ol' in volume 6.
May 19, 2020
Ich habe es nicht für möglich gehalten, aber der Autor hat es doch noch geschafft mich positiv zu überraschen.
Der Beginn war etwas träge und wenig spektakulär, die Geschichte nahm dann aber im Verlauf des Bandes fahrt auf.
Der Harem Anteil des Bandes war weiterhin unübersehbar und stellenweise wahrlich schrecklich geschrieben aber bei weitem nicht mehr so omnipräsent wie in den vorherigen Teilen, was ich als positives Zeichen werte.
Besonders nachdem nun alle ihre Beziehungen zueinander im Melusine Labyrinth klären konnten habe ich die Hoffnung, dass der Autor sein unausgesprochenes Versprechen einlöst, den Umfang der Zickenkriege zu reduzieren.
Nun kommen wir aber zu dem Punkt wo dieser Band strahlen konnte, die Kämpfe.
Hier hat der Autor wirklich clever Mittel genutzt um Spannung zu erzeugen, indem er die Kampfkraft der Gruppe durch bestimmte Ereignisse reduzierte, beziehungsweise sie gegen Gegner kämpfen ließ gegen die ihre Kräfte scheinbar keine Wirkung haben.
Die kurzen Nebengeschichten am Ende des Buches kann ich nicht beurteilen, da ich diese wie bereits in den letzten Bänden nur überflog und als nicht besonders Lesenswert befand.
Es scheint als gäbe es noch Hoffnung für die Serie, hoffentlich baut der Autor diese positiven Änderungen weiter aus.
Der Beginn war etwas träge und wenig spektakulär, die Geschichte nahm dann aber im Verlauf des Bandes fahrt auf.
Der Harem Anteil des Bandes war weiterhin unübersehbar und stellenweise wahrlich schrecklich geschrieben aber bei weitem nicht mehr so omnipräsent wie in den vorherigen Teilen, was ich als positives Zeichen werte.
Besonders nachdem nun alle ihre Beziehungen zueinander im Melusine Labyrinth klären konnten habe ich die Hoffnung, dass der Autor sein unausgesprochenes Versprechen einlöst, den Umfang der Zickenkriege zu reduzieren.
Nun kommen wir aber zu dem Punkt wo dieser Band strahlen konnte, die Kämpfe.
Hier hat der Autor wirklich clever Mittel genutzt um Spannung zu erzeugen, indem er die Kampfkraft der Gruppe durch bestimmte Ereignisse reduzierte, beziehungsweise sie gegen Gegner kämpfen ließ gegen die ihre Kräfte scheinbar keine Wirkung haben.
Die kurzen Nebengeschichten am Ende des Buches kann ich nicht beurteilen, da ich diese wie bereits in den letzten Bänden nur überflog und als nicht besonders Lesenswert befand.
Es scheint als gäbe es noch Hoffnung für die Serie, hoffentlich baut der Autor diese positiven Änderungen weiter aus.
December 6, 2021
This book felt rushed.
The group finishes two dungeons in this volume, and you can tell when reading through them that perhaps the author was getting bored with the concept of doing the dungeons and coming up with ideas for them. Both dungeons felt like a mess while reading them and far less thought out like the first and second had been. And despite the author talking about trying their hardest to do character development during their epilogue address to the reader, it felt only a couple of the characters actually got anything sort of a developmental arch.
The groups' powers really come across as over-powered in this volume as well. Sure, they always were, but it's really apparent in this one. So much so that the author had to create a creature that was almost impossible to kill to actually challenge them. It makes me concerned for where the future of the series is going to go.
Still, there were a lot of enjoyable parts of this book and I will of course keep reading them. Just hoping things feel more like I am reading an actual story instead of one long action scene in the books to come...
The group finishes two dungeons in this volume, and you can tell when reading through them that perhaps the author was getting bored with the concept of doing the dungeons and coming up with ideas for them. Both dungeons felt like a mess while reading them and far less thought out like the first and second had been. And despite the author talking about trying their hardest to do character development during their epilogue address to the reader, it felt only a couple of the characters actually got anything sort of a developmental arch.
The groups' powers really come across as over-powered in this volume as well. Sure, they always were, but it's really apparent in this one. So much so that the author had to create a creature that was almost impossible to kill to actually challenge them. It makes me concerned for where the future of the series is going to go.
Still, there were a lot of enjoyable parts of this book and I will of course keep reading them. Just hoping things feel more like I am reading an actual story instead of one long action scene in the books to come...
January 5, 2019
It's time for Hajime to return Myu to her mother---but new locations inevitably mean new problems. An oasis town is suffering from a contaminated water supply. Two new dungeons await, pushing Hajime and his companions to their limit.
For the first time, we have a good look into the demon's perspective. And Hajime meets someone he can't overpower or avoid, who is competing with him to conquer the ancient labyrinths and obtain their powers.
I also liked the way Hajime gets roped into helping out around town far more than he originally wanted to. Certain types of problems are very easy for him and his party to solve, which makes him feel like it's not a big deal, even though it's still things others find impossible to duplicate.
I'm still not a fan of the harem antics, but at least there's enough other stuff going on to balance it out. Myu's mother is of course added as another candidate, and Kaori is working on integrating herself with the group.
Overall, if you've liked the previous ones this is a good next step. It throws a few more interesting things into the mix, namely the demons, and has plenty of good action scenes. I rate this book Recommended.
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For the first time, we have a good look into the demon's perspective. And Hajime meets someone he can't overpower or avoid, who is competing with him to conquer the ancient labyrinths and obtain their powers.
I also liked the way Hajime gets roped into helping out around town far more than he originally wanted to. Certain types of problems are very easy for him and his party to solve, which makes him feel like it's not a big deal, even though it's still things others find impossible to duplicate.
I'm still not a fan of the harem antics, but at least there's enough other stuff going on to balance it out. Myu's mother is of course added as another candidate, and Kaori is working on integrating herself with the group.
Overall, if you've liked the previous ones this is a good next step. It throws a few more interesting things into the mix, namely the demons, and has plenty of good action scenes. I rate this book Recommended.
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October 26, 2025
El personaje de Kaori me encanta en realidad, siento que es un muy buen agregado y se complementa bien con el grupo en cierta parte, mas en la parte enamorada y obsesionada por Hajime pero antes de parecerme raro siento que es correcto los sentimientos de ella y quiero que triunfe en su busca de amor.
Este es un buen volumen porque tiene de todo, la aventura en el laberinto, una buenas peleas y todo el grupo mostrando el amor y la confianza que se tienen es genial
Este es un buen volumen porque tiene de todo, la aventura en el laberinto, una buenas peleas y todo el grupo mostrando el amor y la confianza que se tienen es genial
June 2, 2024
One would think having two dungeon runs in one book would make things more exciting, but they were just kinda dull instead. I'm also disapointed that my coolest girl Shizuku made the cover but barely appeared in this volume. Overall this volume feels like the story is going somewhere but needed to clear some stuff out of the way first.
April 4, 2018
Another great book.
Great litnovel, fun and nicely written. Full of nice characters with a solid story and plot. Lot of fun references. A book to spend a few hours that won’t let you down.
Great litnovel, fun and nicely written. Full of nice characters with a solid story and plot. Lot of fun references. A book to spend a few hours that won’t let you down.
February 26, 2020
An amazing read, couldn’t put it down:)
It kept my attention the entire time. The characters are fresh, the trials and dangers were unpredictable. It kept my attention the entire time.
It kept my attention the entire time. The characters are fresh, the trials and dangers were unpredictable. It kept my attention the entire time.
February 26, 2021
Over Powered
Considering all the stuff Hajime keeps making I half expect him to build a bomber at some point soon. Also weird thought but since he can acquire skills by eating parts of monsters what'd happen if he ate a demon?
Considering all the stuff Hajime keeps making I half expect him to build a bomber at some point soon. Also weird thought but since he can acquire skills by eating parts of monsters what'd happen if he ate a demon?
February 17, 2018
The J-Novel Club translation just finished up for this volume. The digital book will be out and available March 10, 2018.
April 24, 2019
Another good entry.
May 19, 2019
One of my favorites in the series, but the paperback had quite a few grammatical errors. However it didn't take away from the great story. Love Arifureta!
September 25, 2019
I like this story
The story is pure fan service and I love it. I also like that hajime is refusing the harem himself
The story is pure fan service and I love it. I also like that hajime is refusing the harem himself
October 8, 2019
it very good and fascinating
October 13, 2019
I'm sad to see sweet little Myu go, but at the end of the day, the interactions between her and the other characters were fun while it lasted.
December 19, 2020
I read this fully expecting what I got. I enjoy these books. Can't fully explain why other than them just being fun.
April 19, 2024
Very exciting
May 4, 2024
Two labyrinths in one book, I am honestly shocked. Usually they drag out things for ages.
May 12, 2021
The cast is getting stronger while the world is getting more vast
The MC finally returned to the labryinths and not just one but two. The meet a new bad guy with ancient magic. Alot happen in this novel and it sets it up for the next novels.
The MC finally returned to the labryinths and not just one but two. The meet a new bad guy with ancient magic. Alot happen in this novel and it sets it up for the next novels.
November 11, 2021
💫 Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 5️⃣
💗 Emotional Impact: ❤️❤️❤️/ 5️⃣
⏳ Hard To Put Down: 🍍🍍🍍🍍/ 5️⃣
Full series review with spoilers can be found here.
💗 Emotional Impact: ❤️❤️❤️/ 5️⃣
⏳ Hard To Put Down: 🍍🍍🍍🍍/ 5️⃣
Full series review with spoilers can be found here.
July 12, 2022
Funniest volume yet.
April 10, 2018
With the addition of Kaori into their party, Hajime and his friends make for Myu's hometown, the coastal city of Erisen. While crossing the Gruen Desert, they save a young Ankajian man, Bize, from a sandworm attack. Apparently, he was searching for a cure to the mysterious disease that has struck his people. His travels led him to conclude that a mineral known as stillrock held the key to saving his country, but it can only be found inside the Grand Gruen Volcano, a labyrinth far too dangerous for most. Hajime agrees to help Bize procure some, and the party begins their quest to conquer yet another labyrinth. But along the way, they meet a most unexpected foe...
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