Before we start: should you read Infinite Mage? The answer is a big fat no—unless you’re absolutely fixated on finishing the story no matter what.
Not gonna lie, the story started off pretty childish. It felt like a 90s kids’ anime, and not in a good way. They tried to make it comedic but ended up creating some weird Frankenstein blend of mid-tier fantasy and awkward humor. The first arc was easily the worst part of the story.
Then came the Magic Academy arc—still pretty mid, nothing particularly notable happened. Everyone seemed to praise Sirone’s character, but honestly, he felt like a blank goody two-shoes with no clear motives or reason behind his kindness. He’s kind because the author forces him to be. From that perspective, Rian was a much better-written character. Even though he’s mostly comedic relief, he felt more natural and engaging than Sirone ever did. The buildup and reveal in this arc were disappointing.
Overall: 2/10.
Next comes the Magic School arc—again, nothing special. A lot of new characters (including the main female lead) are introduced, and there’s way too much talk about how magic works. It reminded me of TBATE’s teacher arc where Arthur just rambles about the intricate magic system that nobody cares about. It’s an action fantasy manhwa; no one’s reading it for magical theory. Still, this arc does act as a foundation for the next one, which turns the story from trash into something actually decent.
Overall: 4/10.
Now for the best arc so far: the School Shootout arc. It took over 60 chapters to get here, but if you managed to push through, it’s worth it. This is where Sirone’s character development really begins—he finally stops being a goody two-shoes and becomes a real character with motives and depth. Before this, he was just an empty shell, but this arc gives him (and the side characters) proper development and pacing. The Headmaster’s side story was honestly the best-written romance subplot in the manhwa, maybe even one of the best of its kind. I won’t spoil anything, but this arc was genuinely great.
Overall: 8/10.
Then comes the MIRO arc, where the story starts showing its true colors. The mysteries of the world and the deeper aspects of the magic system begin to unfold, setting up the grand stage for future arcs.
Overall: 6/10.
The latest arc as of writing, the Holiday arc, is the most wholesome one yet—a group of friends going on a double-date adventure. And yes, there’s a beach episode too. In this arc, Sirone finally becomes someone worth rooting for. He starts thinking logically and stops being the naive goody two-shoes he used to be. We also get introduced to the hottest girl in town, and she actually gets proper character development. I was a bit disappointed that Rian didn’t get the same treatment as the red-haired girl, but overall, it was a fun and lighthearted read.
Overall: 7/10.
Conclusion:
If you want action—wait 60 chapters.
If you want mystery—wait 60 chapters.
If you want romance—also wait 60 chapters.
If you can endure the first 60 chapters, I promise you won’t be disappointed. The beginning is generic, boring, and sometimes cringe-worthy, but it’s still bearable—and maybe even enjoyable for some readers.
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