Goblin Is Very Strong

Since there isn't yet a review covering the entire manga, I'll do it, spoiler free. First of all, if you decided to give this manga a try, here's what you should know in advance: 1) This is a complete story (isn't abandoned) 2) It's above average storytelling. The author is an amateur, so don't expect anything amazing. In all honesty, after finishing it, I was left with an impression that the story is something a middle schooler would come up with. Though, I'm not saying it's bad. It just lacks maturity. 3) The story is: 40%comedy, 5%drama, 50% random and cute stuff, 5% ecchi. With this considered, don'texpect violence. 4) You will enjoy this manga the most if you basically have nothing else to do and want to kill some time. 5) Characters are enjoyable. At least, I found them enjoyable. Ok, about the story. As the little synopsis tells us, the story is about a Goblin-girl who reaches max level (level 99), so she's one of the strongest beings in the world. What makes the setting unique, is the fact that goblins are "trash-mobs", or in other words, they're usually low level, easy to beat creatures the heroes and adventurers hunt for exp. and gold. The biggest running gag in the story is that pretty much everyone underestimates the MC and she easily annihilates them. This she does as a job and gets paid for it. Slaughtering of unsuspecting adventurers may sound disturbing, but the story is supposed to be all comedy, so be assured that deaths are taken lightly in this world. The world has MMORPG setting. It's a game world where humans don't actually die (although death exists) and get resurrected. So, even though MC kills adventurers and heroes, they get revived and have a chance to fight her again and again. With this explained, we are introduced to a second MC seen on the poster of the manga, a Human-girl who has been Isekai'd and must defeat a demon lord to return back to her world. Goblin and the human-girl encounter each other many times as the human is trying to do quests and level up. Their encounter ends badly for the human-girl (obviously), but, one day the goblin decides to pity the human and a very unusual friendship begins. The core of the story is about the relationship between the human-girl and the goblin, as well as heroes vs monsters and how each side views the other. Do not expect that the story to center on the Goblin-girl alone. She may be portrayed as the MC, but quite often some time is devoted to other characters. I would say there are 4 main characters in the story: 1)The Goblin-girl (who likes to do her job) 2) The Isekai'd girl (who's shy, kindhearted and very naïve) 3) The mage-girl who's in the party of the said Isekai'd girl (who's very proudful and dislikes the goblin-girl), 4) And a Demon-girl who's friends with the Goblin (who's obsessed with the Goblin). Of course, there are many more supporting characters, but these 4 are focused upon the most. If there's one thing that makes this manga shine, it's the characters, rather than the story itself. Characters are memorable and likeable and get proper development. The art is good in my opinion. Nothing special, but girls are cute. There are some ecchi scenes (the 5%), but it's "family friendly" type of ecchi scenes. Overall, I would give this story a generous 7.5/10. (though, since I can't really give it the said score, I gave it 8/10) I would advise you not to be too excited for the ending. It is a definitive ending that may or may not get a continuation anyways, but you will be disappointed if you (just like me) expect a dramatic or sad conclusion. This is a lighthearted comedy with few twists and 5% drama after all. Did I enjoy it? Definitely. There are 41 chapters (though Mal says 42, possibly because there are some mini chapters too) so you should be able to read the whole story in 2-3 days, or maybe in 1 day if you read fast enough. Once again, considering the "unseriousness" as usual for comedy stories, this manga is read best when you're in a good mood and have plenty of free time and don't really wish to use too much brain when reading :). It's a one-time read IMO, but still worth considering. Do add it on your list and give it a try one day.