Sevens

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Lyle Walt is a young noble boy and heir looking forward to the day he can inherit his family’s territory. Except around when he was 10 year old, his parents started neglecting him more and more in favour of his little sister, Celes.

On his fifteenth birthday, he is challenged to a duel by his sister to see who will inherit the household and horribly loses, being cast out of his family. Afterwards, he gets treated by the family groundskeepers and receives the family heirloom Gem from him that Lyle’s grandfather had entrusted to him. From there, he begins an aimless journey with his childhood friend and former fiancée, Novem, and the Gem-turned-Jewel that houses the memories, personalities, and Skills of seven of his ancestors.

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7th
Seventh
セブンス
Related Series
Sevens Gaiden (Sequel)
Sevens (LN) (Light Novel)
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  2. Just read this, you'll enjoy it
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psenk
psenk
February 13, 2021
Status: c343
i think, story wise, it is epic. No wonder it got some good reviews. I read both the light novel and the web novel, I think the light novel has better interpretation of his weakness and strength as in character development. Even the pace is better.

But overall, I read the web novel till the very last chapter, and I was so absolutely excited as I've read till its very finale. I'd say it's up there. If I were to pick one flaw, due to its existence as a web novel,... more>> I feel like the main hero, Lyle is extremely disappointing towards the end. I hope in the light novel, such things will iron out. But I guess, it's author choice to portray how he is to begin with. <<less
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sineazaroth
sineazaroth
January 6, 2021
Status: Completed
Very bingeable read. Plot moves quickly, and most of the characters are relateable and atleast 1 or 2 stages of growth. There's a little something for everyone. Comedy, feel good, action, romance, and drama. Execution and Translation is good. The power balance is good too, so the plot armor doesn't feel terribly burdensome. Perhaps the one spot where the WN fails is in the final wrap up where things unravel a little (character depth, setting, and plot). 4 stars

While the harem ends up getting huge at the end, the... more>> writing around the main party manages to stay cohesive and early characters don't end up getting neglected too badly. The author is able to juggle a very large cast pretty well. Towards the end where the harem really gets bloated is where things start to fall apart, as they mostly do. The harem factions don't really get fleshed out and feel like an unconstructed building. Even though a fair amount of time is spent on them, their development is superficial at best.

As such, the entire romance element flattens out towards the goal and character development doesn't proceed once that is achieved. Although that may well be because at that point you've hit the epilogue. Unfortunately there aren't a whole lot of side stories written, so the only ones that get to shine are mostly the main light hearted characters while the heavy hitters are reduced to one dimensional yandere.

The world building leaves a lot to be desired. There are supposedly 10 god/goddess elements and lineages along with ancient past and far future. Much of the former elements are sacrificed for pacing (the entire plot covers several years, so there isn't enough time even across 16 volumes). The last element seems to be a launch into Gaiden and feels pretty out of place since not enough time was spent fleshing out the factions.

What ultimately carries this WN is the mentor-in-a-box theme. As this is the main thematic element, a lot of time is spent here and the feels... oh the feels.

Spoiler

Unfortunately the details of the ancestors and the jewel never really get shared with the party, which feels like a big miss on clearing the air opening the door for some world building. Who has what lineage? Who are the goddesses besides Septem? Why are there automata and how did the ancient civilization fail? Maybe this comes out in Gaiden..

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Last 3 points. There is some effort in fleshing out the villian, but maybe due to her extreme nature, her story ends up feeling flat. The same goes for the valkyries. For a plot device that gets so much attention, we end up knowing very little about them and their characteristics remain very flat indeed. Maybe the thing that irked me most is our hero's lack of development towards the factions... at the end of the day, the beta male trope in JP storylines rears its ugly head even after marriage and kids, which leaves for a very unsatisfying epilogue. <<less
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RajSanthosh
RajSanthosh rated it
February 22, 2020
Status: Completed
Damn, can't they make something like, they happily lived ever after and end the story... (ཀ ʖ̯ ཀ)

Good start, good story, a story where harem is justified well, monica, novem, shannon are my favs...

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the chapter where monica after 500years running with last blood of walt.. (ಥ ͜ʖಥ) iam not crying.. Uwaaaaaaa

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Gymgym
Gymgym rated it
January 9, 2020
Status: Completed
A really good japanese novel. At first, the story is a bit boring. Passing a few volume, the story started to get interesting. MC changed slowly and harem characters shows development. I really like
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Aria character development, I feel it's the best among other characters, you can relate it to reality.

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The ending feels good but somehow feels bitter after reading the epilogue. World building is good and the final arc has a good pace. Not rushed.

Definitely have to read novel, although the sequel is disappointing.
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blank1134
blank1134 rated it
August 12, 2019
Status: Completed
I liked it. Sevens is a WN that I finished reading to pass the time. It was a interesting read until the end. It made me laugh and it made me sad. There are parts of the story that really caught my attention but some were quite boring and repetitive. But all in all I liked it.
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castrix
castrix rated it
March 1, 2019
Status: Completed
Great story, BUT it's lacking in depth relationship development in the end. And it ruined by 1 extra chapter "last day".

It was great, but after reading that I feel so disappointed. The story is supposed to tells about "PRESENT", and when it tries to tells about "FUTURE", everything falls apart.

It feels like everything was pointless.

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Spoiler

just remember when Lyle confess to Novem. He said "I DIDN'T CARE ABOUT FUTURE". Yet... That chapter... Ugh..... I feel so sad

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I understand the reason is to be the base for the sequel Gaiden. But author DIDN'T have to put it as part of main story. It just have to end in the time MC deceased.

Seriously that chapter is absolutely unecessary <<less
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Honto Teokure
Honto Teokure rated it
August 21, 2018
Status: --
This was one of the most amazing novels i've read. And its 2nd in my top 3 favourites. (1st is Mushoku Tensei)

What I liked about Sevens is also why I liked Mushoku Tensei, the characters seemed really "human" unlike some Isekai power fantasies out there.

They act like real humans like how both Rudeus and Lyle do what they do for the sake of their family. It is, despite being a fantasy, very realistic.

The Characters are well rounded too, although in Sevens' there were some holes in some of the... more>> harem characters, those holes wouldve probably been patched if they had more chapters or fillers or something, unlike how everything was seemingly set up beautifully in Mushoku Tensei, it was nice that Sevens had quick pacing but that in turn made parts of it unbearable to some readers.

Like how it lacks some more defining details on situations, how things in the background had ended and such, but these kinds of things stimulate the imagination so I like it.

Look for Tsugumomo's review here it definitely makes more sense there than my review <<less
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Ultramarine
Ultramarine rated it
April 15, 2018
Status: v7c3
What about Sevens/"Mr. Lyle"? The MC mainly the part of the growth (Level Up) is an attraction the very hilarious part by the way, I do not know if it is the author's first work but the beginning is very confusing and the characters as well as the parts of the slice of life (coexistence between the characters) in the beginning is mostly empty, with time is improving and gaining a little depth of the characters, there is a construction of the world but there is little persebe to improve... more>> even the author where it is getting increasingly fluent the work and pleasant to read as the chapters go by, I'm enjoying reading and I was really surprised to read that you like before criticizing a good chance to Sevens, the Novem ~ is frightening. <<less
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Nyahmanya
Nyahmanya rated it
March 2, 2018
Status: Completed
Oh boy, this one is a slow but fun ride.

The MC starts out as an innocent guy which don't even know how to survive by himself (but got taken care of by his fiance) to a kingly figure that can handle his worth. The plot is good and well but the one I like the most is how the MC change on this novel from start to finish, it's well plotted and kinda emotional too. I don't know but the ending kinda a downer but yeah this one is a... more>> superb novel, just you have to read it till the later half. <<less
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NotCIA
NotCIA rated it
January 1, 2018
Status: Completed
I read this over the course of several months on my phone. Even with the fact that it's one of the few novels that actually finished (both the author and the TL) aside, it's still a very enjoyable series. I hate harem stuff, but this novel manages to pull it off quite well in a "realistic" manner. The author pretty much dropping stuff because he didn't feel like it was enjoyable to me, but ultimately it was the author's ability to cut out the boring stuff and the "will they... more>> won't they?" junk that a lot of content producers go to that made it enjoyable. I think about two or three chapters could have been cut out completely from the WN as useless clutter, but otherwise it was able to get to the good parts, have the necessary slow parts, and not get bogged down. The TL has some minor spelling/grammar mistakes here and there, but he avoids the more glaring mistakes from what I've read. I wouldn't advise binge reading this as it's not that great, but it's certainly worth reading a few chapters at night while going to sleep to help wind down, and the comedy is genuine and great, it feels natural. The Katana crap was pretty dumb as the author obviously did his research and understood the superiority of western sabers over an iron-rationing nation's iron weapon, but minor details like that can be overlooked since the author IS a Jap, after all. <<less
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antec
antec rated it
December 28, 2017
Status: Completed
Ah mr. Lyle, you are one smooth ni*ga and you know it. Every moment you came, I always thought to myself, if you're the second most awesome character in the story, no one can be the first. From the start you appear, I know you're going to make the scenes totally epic just from being present.

Ancestors, you are a bunch of coolest dudes and you made the ride so far especially enjoyable. The last batch of scheming ancestors late in the story were especially enjoyable. My favorite so far was... more>> Brod Walt due to his tendency to resort to dirty tricks and especially bombing the hell out of everything.

Spoiler

His interactions with Mileia were especially gold, she's also one of the female cast I like the most.

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As for the story, some of the reviews mention about something implied or dark political struggles but I really didn't get most of them. I came here and stayed for the comedy and I especially like how the Author execute such complex themes in a way that's pretty funny without making it look forced.

This was mainly a harem story and the girls, on the illustrations so far appear really cute and stunning. They also have actual quirks and personalities, but for those who joined later on, I didn't find them memorable. I think I like the girls who joined from Novem to Shannon (I remember Aria, Miranda and Poyopoyo, forgot her actual name and the glasses girl who act as the support). They're pretty likeable so far, but the main highlights for me were the interaction between Lyle and the ancestor.

As for Lyle, he started out pretty pathetic at first and honestly, I kind of dropped the novel for a while because of that. I could truly relate on how the Ancestors facepalmed at his actions, but I continued reading and noticed his growth to be a better person and as mr. Lyle appears, I knew I'm going to stick until the ending.

The story began with him losing against his sister Celes and his main goal is to become an adventurer strong enough and gather harem members to fight against her. There's a good explanation about it later in the story. The story had a concrete aim but the most enjoyable thing was the interaction between the characters. There were some battle scenes, war scenes but they're not the main focus iirc.

The novel had a lot of discussions and dialogue and the battles were mostly the implementation of their strategies. You knew they're going to win, most of the actual process were the preparation. It might be boring for some and I didn't always get what they're talking about, but so far, the talks were quite fun to read and it went in more detail, further than what isekai novels actually touch. I especially like the concept of growth, on how they made it sound natural without any game terms.

Overall, the main reason I read this was.

  1. mr. Lyle and comedic stuff
  2. The Ancestors, their pasts and the mind-opening discussions.
  3. Teasing tsundere Aria
  4. Shannon pranking Lyle.
  5. Spoiler

    Poyopoyo wanting to make babies with Lyle but after his son was born he sold him to a lolicon professor.

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  6. Lyle trolling a rich lady's parent.
  7. Lyle trolling an entire city for pranking him.
  8. Lyle being a genius at tower defense
  9. Brod Walt's gun propaganda and his EXPLOSION.
  10. The lores and the interesting legends that unfortunately didn't get explored further in the story.
  11. A lot of things more but I couldn't really remember it.
Spoiler

As I read through, there were still some mysteries in the story on who was whom's goddess descendants and the Ancients who build a kingdom in the outer space or something.

It wasn't really important though, because the Author had tied most of the loose ends in the story.

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It was a lot of fun to read. Maybe not that easy to pick for some people due to the first volume Lyle not being that much of MC material, but once you get past that, it will only get better. The ending were also pretty nice so far.

Kudos again to mr. Lyle, you awesome mofo. <<less
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BaramII
BaramII rated it
August 16, 2017
Status: Completed
This story is about Lyle Walts journey, His journey. Not your typical sword and magic story that focuses on OP power, destroying this and that, getting this and that. It's a story of how a Boy grows into a Man.

It's a great story, lacking in some aspects, but great story none the less.

If you read a few chapters and gave up on it, I suggest trying to push on. Lyle Walt from the start is truly cringey, Even his Ancestor doesn't like him from the beginning. (This is not... more>> a spoiler since that's literally the beginning)

Character Development is great. Not just the MC, but surrounding him, his comrade. They all grow up, their personality changes as the story goes on.

I put 4 star in, because the Romance aspect is really lacking, although some may be satisfied with it, but you can't deny it's really lacking. There were plenty of chances where the author could have built up the romance properly, but it just got buried by other events. He could've slowed it down a bit to build it properly, I guess he just didn't know how to write it out.
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Also, because Shannon isn't #1

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shinepwitnaung
shinepwitnaung
April 14, 2023
Status: Completed
There are a few minor complains and what not but the adventure was an enjoyable one. I really liked that MC was a not a weak willed pacifist and was willing to do the necessary evil. The harem was pretty outrageous at the end but I wish we got more romance in the side stories instead of more comedy.
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cosme7
cosme7 rated it
May 6, 2022
Status: Completed
I had finished reading it a long time ago, I'm going to type the review, based only on my memory.
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1. Story ★★★★★ - I thought the idea of ​​generations was fantastic, and how each one has its distinct personality and powers, and tells its backstory, a very good comedy to cry with laughter.
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2. Character ★★★★ - Our MC has his developments, through his generations, and how to behave in various ways, basically each of them, is a father to Lyle which is very cool to be,... more>> I got 1 ★ precisely because of the Harem the main core is well developed, but at the end of the work, all that's left is to throw a woman in his lap, a lot of nothing.
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3. Enjoyment ★★★★ - A good walk, with great fights, and of course our MC overcoming his fears, with a good plot and a very good ending.
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4. General ★★★★ - It has a slow start, but nothing to pass, the characters are very charismatic and very easy to even root for them!
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If you read this review thank you very much and may God bless you!

Spoiler

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH MR. LYLE!!!!!11!!! XDXDXD

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isu_ken
isu_ken rated it
March 1, 2022
Status: Completed
With the plethora of isekai nowadays, I wouldn't say this was a breath of fresh air, but I kinda think it is. The main plot is pretty simple but it was still freaking good. The translation is just kinda off sometimes with some parts I cant barely understand without reading thrice. Many 'secrets of the world' was also left unknown like the ancient civiliation and the existence of the goddesses, but well its a WN so I hope the LN would fix that.

Still the ending, left me with that feeling... more>> of longing for more (chapters). So for me, this is a good novel.

Truthfully, I'd only rate this 4/5, but im rating it 5 so more people can read this. I also hope someone would pick up the sequel Sevens Gaiden. <<less
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Syed Amaan
Syed Amaan rated it
July 2, 2021
Status: v18
Well written story and felt emotional on the ending. Slow start but you will get curious as the story goes on and yeah it is a definitely good novel.

The MC is naive and ignorant at the start but you will know the reason why he ends up like that (He gets op as the story goes)

Brilliant character development to MC and his waifus

In the beginning it feels like you should drop it but I suggest to push it on ... more>>
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The ancestors and Mr lyle (MC's other personality) are damn funny <<less
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PhantomRaven
PhantomRaven rated it
May 16, 2021
Status: Completed
Definitely a good read, however, there's some chapter that makes me bored and dropped sometimes

but after reading the last chapter it's worth reading them all
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deathmine31
deathmine31 rated it
March 29, 2021
Status: Completed
The good. We've got many characters with their own quirks. We've got some character development. Different plot than usual.

The bad. We've got many undeveloped components. Nobody besides the MC and his team is component at doing anything. Nothing suspenseful occurs.

It's just a simple novel with some particular unique story components. 4 for the time unless I find novels similar to it.
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OstKaka
OstKaka
January 26, 2021
Status: v1 prologue
it's pretty good. The harem is intresting, the groth is balansed. The main down side imo is the overuse of post groth confidence and predictabillity at times.
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GoodGuyWijaya
GoodGuyWijaya rated it
January 21, 2021
Status: --
I liked this one. It was a heartwarming story where the MC grow.
Positive :

1. This is a funny novel and im rofling every time the transformation happens (MC Becomes confident Because of the Power up)

2. The Harem is Pretty Good And likeable

... more>> 3. It is heartwarming when the mentor from the past generation give advice to the MC, hoping that he mature faster. And its a tearjerker when the mentor disappear one by one after achieving its duty, making the room or throne emptier each time.

4. The ending is good, But such a shame that we dont get to see all of the MC kids.

Negative

1. Its too short.I need more Chapter : ( <<less
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