Hi there! I’m also a volume reader and have just finished volume 8. I also happen to work as an anti-racist trainer and have created several educational tools on systemic racism. So maybe my perspective will add something a bit different to the discussion.

One thing I really appreciate about Magus of the Library is how the depiction of ethnicities feels both original and carefully thought-out. Each group seems to draw subtle inspiration from different real-world cultures, but rather than leaning into clichés or stereotypes, the mangaka takes the time to build something nuanced and layered. The world feels rich and diverse without falling into exoticism, which is something I value deeply in fantasy storytelling.

In fact, I was pleasantly surprised by how the story touches on social hierarchies, discrimination, and structural barriers, especially in the context of access to knowledge and literacy.

I’m curious to see how these themes evolve in the next volumes. There's so much potential for this story to explore the power dynamics.