Muse reviewed The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 2 by Yuka Tachibana (The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent (Light Novel), #2)
Review of "The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 2" on 'Storygraph'
3 stars
The main highlight of this volume for me was Aira’s short backstory reveal—the detail that she went along with the prince because he reminded her of how her parents treated her was compelling. However, I couldn’t help but mentally compare it to the anime adaptation. The prince and his cohorts feel like little more than one-note cutouts meant to be rude to Sei, while they’re much more fleshed out in the anime. As a viewer, you still disagree with his reasoning but understand why he can’t back down. None of that nuance is present in the light novel. There’s also moments that just feel silly, like the prince being charmed by Aira’s single tear. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but the adaptation is better than the original. Being able to actually watch what is happening instead of being told about it in an after-the-fact passive tone solves most of …
