Witchcraft Works is a manga series written and illustrated by Ryu Mizunagi. The series was serialized in Kodansha's good! Afternoon magazine from March 2010 to August 2017. It has been collected into 15 tankōbon volumes as of July 2020. The story revolves around Honoka Takamiya, a regular high school student who discovers that his classmate, Ayaka Kagari, is actually a powerful witch. Ayaka reveals that she has been protecting Honoka from various magical threats since they were young, as he possesses a rare and powerful hidden ability. As the series progresses, Honoka learns more about witches and the world of magic, and becomes embroiled in various conflicts and adventures alongside Ayaka and her fellow witches in the school's student council.
As the series progresses, Honoka learns more about witches and the world of magic, and becomes embroiled in various conflicts and adventures alongside Ayaka and her fellow witches in the school's student council. The story combines elements of supernatural powers, action, and romance. One of the main highlights of Witchcraft Works is the unique and intricate worldbuilding.
Witchcraft Works 17 (Paperback)
This is book number 17 in the Witchcraft Works series.
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Description
A boy, a witch, and where it all began
With the crisis at the Kagari estate settled, life for Takamiya and Kagari is finally back to normal. But just as they’re enjoying the school festival, a visitor that even the Chairwoman and Alcina must bow their heads to appears before them—Fulcanelli, the witch who governs all witches. Fulcanelli offers to grant Takamiya a peaceful future, but only for a price.
About the Author
Very little is known about Ryu Mizunagi but the author's birthday is March 23rd. Originally from Aichi, Mizunagi won the Kodansha Four Seasons Manga Award in 2004 with the pilot for Witchcraft Works. Mizunagi was able to continue the project through Kodansha Japan in 2006.
In 2015 Mizunagi debuted her second series for Kodansha Ltd. Japan.
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A Whole World Inside A Pendant
The series introduces a complex hierarchy of witches, each with their own unique powers and abilities. The world is further expanded with the introduction of various magical creatures and organizations. The artwork in Witchcraft Works is highly detailed and visually stunning. Mizunagi's illustrations bring the characters to life, with detailed backgrounds and dynamic action sequences. The series has received generally positive reviews from both critics and fans. It has been praised for its strong and empowered female characters, compelling storylines, and engaging artwork. The series has also spawned an anime adaptation, which aired from January to March 2014. Overall, Witchcraft Works is a captivating manga series that combines elements of fantasy, action, and romance. With its intricate worldbuilding, strong characters, and stunning artwork, it is a must-read for fans of the genre..
Reviews for "Uncovering the truth about witchcraft in non-fiction works"
1) John - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with Witchcraft Works books. The plot was just too confusing and convoluted for me to follow. I found it hard to connect with the characters because their motivations were not well explained. Additionally, the dialogue felt stiff and unnatural, making it hard for me to engage with the story. Overall, I would not recommend this series to others.
2) Emily - 1 star - I cannot stress enough how much I disliked the Witchcraft Works books. The writing style was just not for me. I found the pacing to be incredibly slow and it felt like nothing of importance was happening for the majority of the book. The characters were also lacking depth and development, making it hard to care about what was happening to them. Overall, I just did not enjoy this series at all.
3) Sarah - 2 stars - I had high hopes for Witchcraft Works books based on the premise, but unfortunately, it fell short for me. The world-building was underdeveloped and left me with more questions than answers. The plot felt disjointed and lacked a clear direction. I also found some of the character actions and decisions to be inconsistent and unconvincing. Overall, I was left feeling unsatisfied and would not continue with this series.
4) Michael - 3 stars - Witchcraft Works books had some interesting concepts, but it just didn't fully deliver for me. The pacing was a bit off, with some parts dragging and others feeling rushed. The writing style also felt repetitive and lacked depth. While there were some intriguing twists and turns, they were not enough to fully engage me. I think this series has potential, but it could benefit from some improvements in execution.
5) Laura - 2 stars - Witchcraft Works books had a promising premise, but the execution fell flat for me. I found the writing style to be dry and lacking emotion, making it hard to connect with the characters. The storyline was predictable and didn't offer any surprises. Overall, I felt like I was just going through the motions while reading this series, and it was not an enjoyable experience. I would not recommend it to others.