I started reading this manga when the first volume came out. After the second one, there was a long wait before the third volume was released, which had me worried the series might have been canceled. During this time, I found out the story actually originated as a light novel. I read and enjoyed the Japanese version, though I can’t comment on the English translation.
Late 2023 brought some exciting news: an anime adaptation was announced, coinciding with the release of the third manga volume in Japan. I was pumped for the anime, but realized I’d forgotten a lot of the early story. So, I decided to revisit the manga from the beginning.
The anime premiered in July 2024, shortly after the fourth manga volume hit shelves in Japan. As of now, only the first two volumes are available in English. Here’s hoping the remaining volumes will be translated soon for English-speaking fans to enjoy.
The story follows Noor, a guy who’s determined to become an adventurer despite lacking the necessary skills. He gets really good at parrying and becomes incredibly powerful, but living in isolation has made him a bit naive. This naivety contributes to his pure-hearted nature and genuine desire to help others without prejudice. The funny thing is, Noor consistently underestimates his own strength, believing everyone else is stronger than him. In this world, to become an adventurer, one must acquire at least one skill – something Noor can’t do. Unable to officially become an adventurer, he instead helps people by doing odd jobs around town. His life takes an interesting turn after he saves a girl named Lynne from a monster attack.
I Parry Everything, Episode 1. English translation: “Parry.”
Lynne, another key character, is highly talented and the first to recognize Noor’s true strength. She wants to become his student and grow stronger herself. Lynne misinterprets Noor’s statements as modesty, assuming there’s deeper meaning behind even his obvious mistakes. This misunderstanding between Noor and Lynne adds a good dose of humor to the story.
So far, I’ve watched the first three episodes of the anime. In this adaptation, Noor appears slightly younger than in the manga, but I actually like this portrayal. Lynne is charming, and the voice acting suits her character well.
The only downside is, having read the light novel up to the most recent book, I feel that the story starts to stagnate and Noor’s character becomes increasingly unrealistic. Despite this, I still enjoy the earlier parts of the story and the humor that comes from the characters’ misunderstandings and adventures. I plan to watch all the anime episodes anyway.
