GRIMOIRE OF ZEROは、ファンタジー好きならもちろん、人間関係や社会問題に興味のある人にもおすすめの作品です。登場人物たちの成長や絆、冒険や戦闘のシーンなど、見どころ満載です。ぜひ一度読んでみてください。
GRIMOIRE OF ZERO is a light novel written by Kakeru Kotorii and illustrated by Yu Shimizu.This work won the Grand Prize at the 20th Dengeki Novel Awards.In 2017, it was animated by White Fox production.The story is set in a medieval world where humans and witches fight.There are beings called "Beast Fallen" who have human and animal forms, but they are hated by both humans and witches.One day, such a beast-fallen mercenary meets the witch Zero, who promises to turn him into a human.Zero is looking for a powerful magic book she wrote called "Zero's Spellbook" and asks her mercenaries to protect her.Her mercenaries hated Zero's race, but she goes with her suggestion.The two begin their journey with Zero's apprentice, the witch Albus, but along the way they encounter and clash with humans and witches.Before long, they will come face to face with the dangers and secrets of the Zero Spellbook.The feature of this work is the good balance between fantasy elements and human drama.Fictional beings such as beasts and witches appear, but they have emotions and thoughts just like humans.They live in search of their own place and happiness while suffering from discrimination and prejudice.By depicting the position and values of beasts and witches, the work conveys a message that is also connected to the problems and conflicts of human society.Also, in the work, two different types of power are set: magic and sorcery.Magic was created by Zero, and is a power that can be expressed in words and letters.Sorcery is a force in nature, a force that can be manipulated by the senses and intuition.The differences and relationships between these forces play an important role in the work.GRIMOIRE OF ZERO is recommended not only for fans of fantasy, but also for those interested in human relationships and social issues.It is full of highlights such as the characters' growth and bonds, adventure and battle scenes.Please read it once.