Magi's Grandson (賢者の孫) [Web Novel]

[BlackGaruda]

”It's a fairly new series which started on January 2 but is ranked overall first on the quarterly charts.”

Author: Yoshioka Tsuyoshi

Synopsis, taken from Japtem:

Spoiler:

Thanks to various magic, the human race have been saved from calamity many, many times. Retaining his memories from his previous life, a boy, Shin, was picked up by an old man known to the world as a “Magi.”

Shin was brought up by the Magi, who had retired to a secular place, as his own grandson. With the memories of his past life, he absorbed the Magi’s craft and grew to be able to develop his own magic.

Then, the grandfather told him he has to become independent when he reaches the age of 15.

“Ah, I forgot to teach him common sense.”

The grandson who has grown beyond the level of normal people, lacked common sense; the common sense of the world. So to learn how to socialize, he goes to Earlshide Kingdom City to be admitted to Earlshide Advance Magic Academy.

So far there are only three chapters TL'd and what I can tell from that is:

Spoiler:

The MC is a Japanese man ressurected into a world with magic.
And that magic is potentially omnipotent since it is based on imagination.

Won't be reading the raws yet, I'm in the middle of reading raws of several series, too many MTs will get confusing~

The standard questions:
OP? As far as I can tell, yes.
Harem? None for now...

Links:
Raws: http://ncode.syosetu.com/n5881cl/
Trans: http://japtem.com/projects/magis-grandson-toc/

[Ophis]

Oh, seems interesting. I'll give it a try later~.

Thanks for making the topic!

[xzpwnz]

wao
Never knew japtem picked up something new, most of what they host is decent
I'll go read a few chapters on syosetsu to see if I like it

[scannatore]

The naming sense is as usual a bit off.
Shin? And his grandfather Merlin?

[xzpwnz]

wao
The chapters are short enough that even I'd be able to translate them in one sitting without going bored out of my mind
wao
Nevermind, the chapters get a lot longer later on

[Kyureki]

Eh.... Starting reading this, and after about 15 or so chapters, I can see why this series got ranked first in whichever ranking it was. I just can't help laughing at the utter lack of the MC's common sense even though he's reincarnated. The first male friend he makes of the same age as him is also such a troll, to the MC's expense, so more laughs to be had. That said, hopefully the lack of common sense gags don't get repetitive for me or else it'll be difficult for me to read through everything in one sitting.

[snenmurai]

The story reminds me of dragonballs, guko living in the mountains with his grandpa . Will continue to read it.

[HandofFate]

The character is pretty interesting.
I'm waiting to see how humble the MC gets and to what extent he hides/reveals his power level, been searching for one just at the right balance that I like, came across many close to bit too far in either direction always.

[Okashira]

Originally Posted by Kyureki

Eh.... Starting reading this, and after about 15 or so chapters, I can see why this series got ranked first in whichever ranking it was. I just can't help laughing

This, I don't know who recommended this one to me, but the sense of humor is pretty good and is kept varied, jokes and themes aren't repeated over and over. There is some seasoning of drama and action mixed in here and there, but that's there just to show the cool side of the characters.

So far my favorite part has been....

Spoiler:

Whet he granma + granpa combo start to agressively ship him with one of his classmates; and they even go out of the way to sort of making her the 'almost official fiancee' by speaking with her parents without the MC knowing the discussion topic ("why are they shaking hands?", he should have asked that ).

[watisit]

Wait... so although the MC is a reincarnated japanese he doesn't have a shred of common sense?

[Jirachier]

How OP is the protagonist in comparison to children his age ?

[Okashira]

Originally Posted by watisit

Wait... so although the MC is a reincarnated japanese he doesn't have a shred of common sense?

He was raised in the mountains by his grandfather, the grandfather was pretty happy with him because no matter what he teaches him, he can absorb it.

Spoiler:

Eventually it's revealed that all of the instructors that the MC had, are basically living legends with great achievements; the lack of common sense is more in the lines that "he was never taught what's the norm", so the things that he feels that are "a little bit weak" or "a little bit simple" are actually way beyond what most people can dream to accomplish.

He usually uses basic chemistry and common world knowledge to aid with his spell formations; which to him is normal, but since no one else understands the concept of science, he can't get through the explanations to other people; which results in him using more advanced techniques that his instructors.

[Riz]

^ just like Rudeus did it in his final exam with Roxy right?

[kazzuya]

Originally Posted by Riz

^ just like Rudeus did it in his final exam with Roxy right?

Rudy will look ordinary compared to this guy.

[Riz]

^ no no, I mean, when Rudeus for fisrt time actived his large scale magic as final test from Roxy. though it's look like smaller scale than Shins'

[alsful]

Thanks for sharing, i'll follow it.

[Kyureki]

Originally Posted by Okashira

This, I don't know who recommended this one to me, but the sense of humor is pretty good and is kept varied, jokes and themes aren't repeated over and over. There is some seasoning of drama and action mixed in here and there, but that's there just to show the cool side of the characters.

Yea, just when I was worrying about the common sense gags getting old, things changed gears and kept me going for more. The switching between serious and comedy really helps keep things fresh without making hings feel old and repetitive.

One thing that bugs me a lot about this webnovel though is that the reincarnation thing is essentially only there to explain why he's so OP with magic (ie. implementing science logic). Other than that, he doesn't seem like he was reincarnated even the slightest bit, which is a bit of a pet peeve of mine.

[steam fish]

just read the 9 translated chapters, i really like this series so far especially the character interactions and how all of them are high ranking people xD

[iambill10]

new chapter out!

[Valky]

Is there anyone who have read up to the latest chapter? I've read up to chapter 22 and have some things to ask.

Spoiler for .:

1. Will the mc friends become 'useful' later? Up to chapter 22, they seem to be just a tag along, contributing and doing basically nothing other than being amazed and conversation partner.
2. Is the relationship between Shin and Sicily developing later on? The author didn't give her much interaction with Shin so far (well, she only appears for 13 chapters, but still).
3. Will the grandpa and grandma ever fight later in the story?
4. Harem?

It'll be fine if you answer it with yes or no. Well, if you want to add more spice, it's fine too, as long as it's not too spicy.