I'm a Powerless Good-For-Nothing Redheaded Witch Who Got Fired but Then Hired on the Spot at the Royal Institution for My Herbal Expertise! Manga Reviews

SUBHADEEP DUTTA

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Jul 22, 2025 (PST) | Total Reviews: 101

nice story after a long time

Honestly? I picked this up because of the ridiculously long title—and I stayed because it’s surprisingly wholesome and fun. The main character, a redheaded witch who’s been labeled useless, is super likable. She doesn’t have flashy magic, but her herbal knowledge and kindness totally shine.

What I loved most is how she doesn’t wallow in self-pity after getting fired—she just quietly proves everyone wrong in her own way. The royal institution setting adds some light fantasy politics, but nothing too heavy. Plus, there’s a slow-burn romance vibe that’s really sweet.

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Nicoll Cope

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Jul 01, 2025 (PST) | Total Reviews: 111

Adorable witch story!

The artwork style is just too cute! I already love Ruzena and want her to be happy. It only took me 2 chapters to get hooked. This has been added to my favorites list!

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Mar 25, 2026 (PST) | Total Reviews: 29

Pretty cute

This review contains spoilers. This was pretty cute and an easy read with some nice art. I was enjoying it a lot until Ruzena did the whole noble idiocy I must leave secretly for their own good thing. I’ve always hated this trope but it especially did not make any sense here. Eric and his people could easily resolve a small pest like Dalmir. It was very frustrating and annoying seeing her do something so foolish. I wish people would just TALK in this story but I guess there wouldn’t be much conflict if they did.

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Dec 24, 2025 (PST) | Translate to English

独特な絵が良い

A unique picture is good

初めはよくある話から始まるけれどファンタジーを感じられ、物語の世界にグッと引き込まれる。拙いという表現は正しくないけれど、少し乱れたような線、作画の独特な線やキャラの表情が見ていて心地良い。

At first, it starts with a common story, but you can feel fantasy, and you are drawn right into the world of the story. The expression poor is incorrect, but it is pleasant to see the slightly disheveled lines, the unique lines of the drawing, and the expressions of the characters.

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Sep 13, 2025 (PST) | Translate to English

かわいい

cute

絵がかわいいです前向きで頑張り屋さんなルジェナを応援したくなりましたまだまだ波乱がありそうですが2人でしあわせになってほしいです

The picture is cute, I want to support Luzhena, who is positive and hardworking. It seems like there's still going to be turbulence, but I want the two of them to be happy

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Jun 17, 2025 (PST) | Translate to English

タイトルの長さにまず驚いてみたりして笑

I was first surprised at the length of the title lol

This review contains spoilers. ふと読んでみたらどどどどストライクに好きなお話で、続きが気になり過ぎてライトノベルでも読み、紙媒体も購入しております。糸加先生の物語も好みで、絵が好きなのでサクサクサクサクと、読み進みもう止まりません。何度も読み返してしまう。エーリク様とルジェナのまだ蕾の恋が、たまらなく好きなのです。ライトノベルでは２人のその後までは、長く書かれてなくて、もっと!щ(゜▽゜щ)と催促したくなったので、漫画の方でぜひ追加加筆して頂きたいです。書き下ろし又はおまけの話、よろしくお願いしますm(__)m天宮こなつ先生はBLも描いてらっしゃる方でしたか～そちらも読もうかと思います。

This review contains spoilers. Suddenly, when I read it, it was a story I liked, and I was so worried about the continuation that I read it as a light novel, and bought paper media as well. I also like Itoka-sensei's stories, and since I like pictures, I can't stop reading them quickly. I reread it over and over again. I irresistibly love Erik and Rugena's love with buds. In light novels, it wasn't written long until after the two of them, and more! I wanted to make a reminder (°▽°), so I'd like you to make additional additions to the comics. Please write it down or add a bonus story. M (__) M Amamiya Konatsu sensei was the one who also drew BL ~ I think I'll read that too.

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May 22, 2025 (PST) | Translate to English

絵柄がかわいい

The pattern is cute

This review contains spoilers. ヒロインが可愛いし、ヒーローもかっこいい！なんか、素朴だけど美しい絵柄なんですよね。首になったけど、実はその人が有能で…というよく見る始まりだけど、2人が可愛いから好きです。

This review contains spoilers. The heroine is cute, and so are the heroes! It's a simple yet beautiful pattern, isn't it? I got fired up, but it's actually the beginning where I often see that person is capable... but I like them because they are cute.

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Jan 21, 2025 (PST) | Translate to English

引き込まれます

I'm drawn in

絵柄がかわいくて読んでみたくなりましたが、お話にどんどん引き込まれていきます。健気で頑張り屋さんのルジェナのこれからが気になりすぎです！

The design was so cute that I wanted to read it, but I was drawn more and more into the story. I'm too worried about the future of the healthy and hardworking Lugena!

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Sep 29, 2024 (PST) | Translate to English

うわー早く続きが読みたい！

Wow, I want to read more soon!

This review contains spoilers. 早く…早くエーリク様帰ってきて…嫌な予感がするよ……旅立ったばっかりだけど！ふわふわと2人が惹かれあってるの可愛い一緒に研究して楽しそうなのすごく可愛い早く続きを読みたい…！

This review contains spoilers. Come back soon... Erik will come back soon... I have a bad feeling... I just left! Fuwafuwa and the two are attracted to each other cute they seem to be having fun doing research together, so cute, I want to read more soon...!

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May 13, 2024 (PST) | Translate to English

赤毛の役たたずとクビになった魔力なしの魔

The demon without magic powers got fired for not being able to help the redhead

This review contains spoilers. とても読みやすくわかりやすい物語で面白かったです。マンガを読んでまもない方やお子様も読みやすいと感じました。

This review contains spoilers. It was an interesting story that was very easy to read and understand. I felt that it was easy to read, even for those who have just read the manga and for children.

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Apr 15, 2024 (PST) | Translate to English

ルジェナはルジェナだよ

Luzhena is Luzhena

魔法なんて使えなくてもルジェナはルジェナだよ！という言葉が素敵♪前に働いてた工房のやつらはみんなクソだけど、助けてくれたエーリク様とその周りの人々はみんな優しくて上品で温かい。工房主のおやじまで悪どいやつだったとは驚きだしイラつく！でも、経営が息子になってクビになったことであんな工房辞められて良かったと思う！読んでいくうちに心が温かくなって、ルジェナを応援していました。幸せになってね、ルジェナ！！

Even if you can't use magic, Ruzhena is still Luzhena! The word is wonderful ♪ Everyone at the workshop I worked at before is crap, but Erik who helped me and the people around him are all kind, elegant, and warm. I'm surprised and annoyed that even the workshop owner's father was a bad guy! But I think I'm glad I was able to quit such a workshop because the manager became my son and got fired! As I read it, my heart warmed up, and I was cheering for Rugena. Be happy, Luzhena!!

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Apr 12, 2024 (PST) | Translate to English

泣きました

I cried

This review contains spoilers. 主人公のルジェナが、病気で亡くした家族を思い出すシーンで泣きました。11話の「思い出は線ではなく点」というシーンは何回読んでも泣けます。本当にその通りだなぁ…と思いますし、この言葉を選んだ作者の方が素敵ですね。これからまだまだ話が続きそうですが、楽しみにしています。

This review contains spoilers. The main character, Lujena, cried in a scene where she remembered her family who had lost her due to illness. I can cry no matter how many times I read the scene called “Memories Are Dots, Not Lines” in episode 11. I really think that's true... and the author who chose this word is more wonderful. It seems like the story is still going on, but I'm looking forward to it.

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Apr 03, 2024 (PST) | Translate to English

君は君だよと理解し伝えてくれる温かさ

The warmth of understanding and conveying that you are you

This review contains spoilers. 家族を早くに無くした魔女家系の魔力なし女の子の物語。虐げられていても気付かず、それが日常で当たり前と思っていたルジェナが働き先の工房で嫌がらせを受け極寒の中負傷。そんな彼女を救ってくれた青年と出会いの中驚きの契約、そしてその青年と彼を取り巻く人達がルジェナと共に織りなす新しい日常が楽しく面白く又もどかしくもありルジェナを応援したくなる作品です。絵のタッチも可愛らしさや誠実さが伝わってくる雰囲気で私的に好きです。あなたはあなただよ、と相手を思いやる大切さや優しさ感じるお話でエーリク思考タイプの自身はルジェナを虐げた奴は許さん?と思うし彼女にはもっと自信を持たせたいし君はすごい子だよ✨と何度も言いたいくらいです。

This review contains spoilers. The story of a girl without magic from the witch family who quickly lost her family. Even though she was being bullied, she didn't notice, and Rugena, who took it for granted in her daily life, was harassed at her workplace and injured in the extreme cold. It's a work that makes me want to support Rugena because it's a surprising contract during an encounter with the young man who saved her, and the new everyday life that the young man and the people surrounding him weave together with Rugena. I personally like the touch of the picture because it conveys cuteness and sincerity. Can you forgive the person who bullied Rugena in a story where you feel the importance and kindness of caring for the other person, saying that you are you? I think, I want her to have more confidence, and I want to say over and over again that you're an amazing kid ✨.

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Nov 19, 2023 (PST) | Translate to English

恋愛漫画でもありお仕事漫画でもある

It's both a romance comic and a work comic

This review contains spoilers. 劣悪な待遇から一気に恵まれた環境に転身するのが気持ちいい！ルジェナが今まで積み上げてきた努力が報われるのが嬉しい。エーリク様たちがルジェナにどんどん自信をつけさせてあげるのが、心が温まります。

This review contains spoilers. It feels good to be transformed from poor treatment to a blessed environment all at once! I'm happy that the hard work Luzhena has built up until now is being rewarded. It warms my heart that Erik and the others make Luzhena gain more and more confidence.

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Nov 12, 2023 (PST) | Translate to English

展開が早くて良い

It's good that the deployment is fast

追い出されるまでが早くて良い。これから王都に行ってからの展開も楽しみな物語です♪絵も可愛くて好きです。

The sooner you get kicked out, the better. It's a fun story to unfold after I go to the royal capital from now on ♪ The pictures are cute and I like them.

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Nov 10, 2023 (PST) | Translate to English

面白い

interesting

This review contains spoilers. バカ息子が薬店を継いだ後、嫉妬から優秀な女の子を辞めさせます。それに加担した従業員も何か裏がありそう。この先不穏な感じもありつつ終わるので、(誘拐？)早く続きが読みたいです。絶対に幸せになって欲しいです！！

This review contains spoilers. After my stupid son takes over the pharmacy, I make the excellent girl quit because of jealousy. There also seems to be something wrong with the employees who were complicit in it. It will end with a disturbing feeling in the future, so (kidnapping?) I want to read more soon. I definitely want them to be happy!!

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Oct 13, 2023 (PST) | Translate to English

親父もオヤジだな....

my dad is an old man too...

親父の通りにやったってことは、この親父もルジェナに酷いことをしてたのかしら....ぬぉぉぉ!!!ルジェナ、首都に行ったまま、戻らなくていいよ!!!!首都で幸せになるんだ!コイツらなんて、野垂れ死にしてしまえ!!!

If you did as your father did, I wonder if this dad did terrible things to Rugena too... wow!!! Ruzhena, stay in the capital and don't go back!!!! You'll be happy in the capital! let these guys hang to death in the wild!!!

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Sep 14, 2023 (PST) | Translate to English

これ大好き

I love this

This review contains spoilers. ダリミルは拗らせ過ぎだし、リリアちゃんは普通に意地悪なのかな？おじいさんは今までをちゃんと見てくれてて、フランツさんはあえて追い出すことによって助けた、に見えた。

This review contains spoilers. Dalimir is being too relentless, and I wonder if Lilia is usually mean? The old man had been watching the past closely, and Franz seemed to have saved him by daring to kick him out.

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Aug 31, 2023 (PST) | Translate to English

主人公がどん底からすぐ幸せになる

The main character quickly becomes happy from the bottom

タイトルの通り、主人公の努力や能力がすぐ認められるので、読んでて辛いのは最初のほんの少しだけ。主人公に相応しい場所や仲間ができて、しあわせ〜な気分で読み進められます。クビにした側の人たちがこれからどうでてくるのかが見所ですね。

As the title suggests, the protagonist's efforts and abilities are immediately recognized, so it's only a little bit difficult to read at the beginning. The right place and friends for the main character have been created, and I can read on with a happy feeling. It's a highlight to see how the people on the fired side will come out in the future.

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Aug 28, 2023 (PST) | Translate to English

面白いです！

It's interesting!

絵も可愛くて、読みやすくて、6話まで一気に読み進めてしまいました。個人的に大好きな感じのお話なので、とても面白いです！気になる伏線も色々とあって、続きがとても気になります。

The pictures were cute and easy to read, and I read all at once until episode 6. It's a story I personally love, so it's really interesting! There are also various foreshadowing, and I'm really worried about the continuation.

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