User blog comment:IamJakuhoRaikoben/Chapter 476: Bid Farewell to the Mage Girls, Review./@comment-25693405-20160308181234

I could've seen this coming. The concept of a power boost at the cost of permanently loosing power is overdone to the point of cliche. Gon did the same thing in Hunter X Hunter, and I'm sure there are numerous other examples. Better to make the power loss temporary than to cut off the abilities of a supporting character.

I've got the feeling that Mashima wants to get rid of the Spriggan 12 as fast as possible so he can focus on the main story. I don't blame him for that, but this chapter leaves a sour taste in my mouth, in more than one way.

Story: 1 star