I Reincarnated as the Villain in an E*oge, But Before I Realized, I Became a Capture Target - Reviews

It might be the usual genre of being transmigrated into a villain trope, but the mystery surrounding their "otome world" adds a unique twist! I'm still only halfway through the story (based on the total number of chapters), but it just keeps getting better with each secret that unfolds.

Of course, the smut scenes are fantastic, but there's one particular scene where I wanted to slap the male lead (ML). He left a bad impression on me, especially during the **tentacle scenes**, which felt like emotional manipulation. [Collapse] Although there are dubious consent (dub/con) scenes in some chapters, I tried to overlook them (as warned by the tags). I just hope the ML improves and doesn't resort to such tactics again.

, it's an enjoyable otome adventure with hot scenes, at least so far. A big kudos to the translation team for their hard work!

I'm not a fan of the mature scenes, but the plot is actually very enjoyable! It's well-written, with good pacing and solid world-building. There's just enough mystery and hidden secrets to keep things interesting without becoming confusing. If you can handle the smut scenes, I heartily recommend it! ❤️

This is a series set in a rape/smut/romance/adventure/fantasy/game world with an engaging plot. While none of the elements are particularly unique or distinctive, the fluff scenes are charming and heartwarming. I also really appreciate the relationship dynamics between the siblings. However, the world-building lacks depth and detailed imagery, making it a rather generic medieval fantasy setting. There are a few intriguing concepts, such as the magical motorcycle and the absence of a moon.

The main character (MC) is a typical ultra-submissive young man, a common trope in Japanese yaoi and shounen-ai. Despite his overpowered status, he is overly apologetic and submissive, even in situations where he should stand his ground. During instances of sexual assault, he refuses to fight back or defend himself, choosing instead to scream and beg before ultimately submitting to someone much weaker than himself. Even when his loved ones are in grave danger, he refuses to harm any humans.

The male lead (ML) is a domineering, wealthy royal who is excessively aggressive towards his lover. Despite claiming to care for the MC, he continues to rape and torture him, disregarding the MC’s pleas and tears. This behavior is not only sexually abusive but also manipulative and emotionally abusive, as he denies the MC any privacy or personal space. He shows no respect for his lover, despite the MC's good treatment of him.

The supporting characters are rather one-dimensional. They include an overly emotional transgender woman, a holy younger sister, a character with a hatred for darkness, a cook, an alchemist, and others. The stereotypical younger sister is portrayed as purely good and forgiving, but she lacks depth. All other side characters, whether villains or allies, are flat and underdeveloped.

The plot is somewhat intriguing, centered around uncovering the truth behind a defiled reality to save the world. While not the most original, it is the strongest aspect of the story.

The ML rapes the MC in the prologue, serving as a clear warning to readers about the nature of the content. This transparency is appreciated, as it avoids the trap of a seemingly healthy relationship deteriorating into abuse, which can ruin the romantic element.

The reasons for the ML's actions include saving the MC's life (set in an eroge context), extracting information through torture, and simply satisfying his own desires, regardless of the MC's protests. He continues to engage in sexual activities with the MC even after the MC passes out, which is deeply problematic. An unconscious person cannot consent, and such actions are abusive and harmful. Sex should be a consensual and enjoyable experience, not a source of trauma.

The romantic relationship is fundamentally unhealthy, characterized by the ML's possessiveness, forcefulness, and manipulation, and the MC's inability to assert himself or stand up for his boundaries. This dynamic is distressing and makes it difficult to enjoy the intimate scenes.

Additionally, the series often refers to male genitalia using terms typically associated with female anatomy, which serves to demean the MC. No matter the frequency of ejaculation, a rectum cannot function as a womb.

To avoid the smut and rape scenes, readers can skip the links that redirect to external sites. Unfortunately, these links contain entire chapters, not just the sexual content. To avoid the explicit scenes, readers must still skim through them to access the rest of the chapter.

, this series is a lighthearted but shallow read, marred by numerous rape scenes.

This is really good; it starts off a bit weird and rushed without much dialogue, but it gets significantly better as it progresses. There’s some dub/noncon content, though, so be aware of that (the smut is top-notch aside from those parts).

The main character is really cute—I love a stone-faced stoic character who goes a little soft with their lover. There are a lot of super cute, sweet, and fluffy scenes that just kill me. (The scene where Zagan smiles in front of Luca for the first time was so cute it made me need to get up and go take a walk.)

Also, the translation could not be better—hats off to you all, great job!

I have to strongly disagree with the previous review... After all, it’s a novel that has "eroge" right in the title, so if you’re disappointed that the main lead (ML) acts like, you know, an *eroge ML*, then... I’m not sure how to help you. The author clearly establishes the nature of the story early on (the prologue opens with dub-con smut!), so I’m surprised anyone could get past the first few sentences and expect it to be plot-focused. Nothing about the plot or characterizations is really outlandish or "stupid" if you consider the genre of games the author is referencing—both the novel title and synopsis explicitly state that this is an isekai setting where the hero is dropped into a fantasy world that’s literally inside a heterosexual hentai game. So, I’d think most readers would expect the writing to reflect hentai logic and language to some extent. Complaining that the characters are too perverted *when the setting is a hentai game world* seems pretty silly, like ordering a rib-eye steak and complaining that it’s meat when you’re a vegetarian.

I actually find the smut scenes quite enjoyable to read. Even though their first sexual encounter starts with dub-con, there’s a lot of internal dialogue from the main character (MC) about how much he enjoys the experience, which makes it feel less forced and more consensual. It also becomes clear early on that the ML loves Zagan and only Zagan, so I didn’t really see him as a scum stallion... maybe a bit bland and underdeveloped, with his only defining feature being "loves Zagan" (but again, eroge setting, so I wasn’t expecting a deeply complex and nuanced ML).

Surprisingly, I genuinely enjoy the world-building in this novel, with the different attributes and the mystery surrounding the three gods. As the story progresses, the smut scenes slow down a bit, and I find myself more invested in the actual plot (which starts out pretty thin, understandably).

Because of its somewhat relaxed pacing, this novel has become a comfort read for me. I’ll read 2-3 chapters every day or two. It’s not a gripping read that makes you binge and desperately need to know what happens next, but it’s fun as a lighter, fluffier story with some well-done smut.

Honest rating: 3.5/5

The characters are quite appealing. The main capture targets adhere well to their character designs in the game. They are nicely developed, especially considering how they were practically raised to despise black magic users (with one exception among the capture targets). The MC's sister differs from her counterpart in the original game, as the MC did not kill their parents.

The MC is a cute tsundere and "nerd." He isn't a violent tsundere, which I appreciate. He has genuine interests and goals, some of which are outside the original game's plot and others that are part of it.

The "villains" so far don't really come across as traditional villains. Instead, they seem more like victims turning into abusers. Their actions are understandable when viewed from their perspective, and I'm looking forward to seeing some "in-fighting" among those who want to abuse non-black magic users in the same way they were abused.

My main issue is with the ML, particularly in some of the smut scenes. There are instances where the ML ignores the MC's pleas to stop. In these scenes, it's clear that the MC is uncomfortable and explicitly tells the ML, but the ML doesn't listen. While the first smut scene can be excused as a "fuck or die" situation, subsequent occurrences border on dub-con/rape.

I hope this is addressed soon because I really enjoy the plot.

I came here for the smut and the silly premise; I didn’t expect it to actually be good.

Zagan is so cute.

I’m all caught up and I want to know what happens next!

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel as a casual reader. The romantic scenes are well-written. The main characters are sweet and likable. I even enjoyed the quite intricate worldbuilding (I might have enjoyed the worldbuilding more than the romantic scenes, but that’s because I’m a nerd).

I understand why some people might be disturbed by certain early events in the story, but I really recommend that new readers give it a try. You might enjoy this novel as much as I did.

However, I might not be able to finish this novel because, for a few months, I have been getting a 403 error message every time I tried to open the website. This happens with every single page on Watashi wa Sugoi Desu's site, but not with others. I haven’t seen anyone having the same problem, but I don’t know what’s going on.

All in all, it’s a good novel with a great translation, but I’m sad I might never read the ending unless it gets licensed in my country.

I came because of the reviews, expecting a smut fest...

I was wrong.

Even though it contains smut, it is not the main focus of the novel. Instead, it has a plot that is genuinely relevant to the overall situation the characters find themselves in. I’m really intrigued by the history of the country and suspect there might be a conspiracy involved.

The characters have personalities that initially seem typical of a harem anime or game. From the MC’s perspective, they can appear one-dimensional at first. However, as the story progresses and the MC interacts more with the other characters, their unique traits start to shine through, revealing deeper personalities. The ML is exactly what you’d expect from an eroge protagonist—perverted and dirty-talking, but deeply in love with the MC. Initially, I had some doubts about his genuine feelings, but the more I read, the clearer it became that he is truly devoted to the MC and would go to great lengths to protect him, even being cruel to others who threaten the MC.

I’m really eager to see what happens next and plan to come back to update my thoughts as the story advances. I CAN’T WAIT WEEK AFTER WEEK FOR UPDATES; I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!!