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Vermeil in Gold: The Failing Student and the Strongest Scourge Plunge Into the World of Magic

Also known as: Kinsou no Vermeil: Gakeppuchi Majutsushi wa Saikyou no Yakusai to Mahou Sekai wo Tsukisusumu, 金装のヴェルメイユ～崖っぷち魔術師は最強の厄災と魔法世界を突き進む～, Kinsouno Vermey: Gake Petite Majutsushi wa Saikyou no Yaku Wazawai to Mahou Sekai wo Tsuki Susumu, Vermeil in Gold - A Magician Pushes Through the Magical World With the Strongest Disaster, เวอร์มีลแห่งเวทสีทอง: นักอาคมหวิดซิ่วกับอสูรรับใช้สุดแกร่งบุกตะลุยโลกเวทมนตร์

by Kouta Amana, Youko Umezu

Score from AniList: 68/100cancelled11 volumes41 chapters

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Alto, an aspiring magician, is about to repeat a grade when he accidentally summons the demon Vermeil, which was sealed in a book Alto found by chance. Not only does Vermeil hold an ancient power capable of bringing about the end of the world, she’s also quite naughty! A traditional fantasy story about a struggling magician and his powerful familiar begins with their fateful meeting! (Source: Manga UP!) Note: The manga got cancelled due to the passing of its artist.

Chapters available: 41
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3/5

A fantasy comedy in which a failing magician accidentally summons a powerful, mischievous demon sealed in a book, with ecchi moments that may not suit every reader.

Pros

A fun familiar-and-master dynamic
An ancient-demon hook
Playful, energetic fantasy

Cons

Cancelled before completion
The ecchi jokes can feel out of place

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Vermeil in Gold begins with a misfortune. Alto, an aspiring magician about to repeat a grade, accidentally summons a demon sealed in a book he found by chance. Vermeil holds an ancient power that could bring about the end of the world, and she is also quite naughty. The premise is a traditional fantasy of a struggling magician and his powerful familiar, and their fateful meeting drives the story.The series is most entertaining when Vermeil's mischief and Alto's struggles collide. Their odd partnership produces lively, comic friction, and the magical elements give the fights a playful flavour. The fantasy setting offers plenty of room for invention.The weaknesses are that the series was cancelled before it could develop fully, and ecchi jokes that may sit awkwardly with the warmer material. Readers who enjoy familiar-and-master comedies will find a fun read. Those wanting a finished arc may find it unsatisfying, though the duo is appealing.