I was told that this story got better as it went along, but no, it didn't. In my first review, I didn't explain the reason very well (well, I'm usually mostly intoxicated, and I still am right now).
This series suffers from what I would call the "Bleach Effect" (does anyone even remember Bleach anymore T.T). I have read about 70-80 chapters since my first review (I'll keep my previous simple-minded thoughts in the spoiler section). By the Bleach effect, I mean a story that lacks direction. The story has nowhere to go. It doesn't have a clear narrative like becoming the Pirate King or Hokage. Instead, the story continues for the sake of continuing, with each new challenge or problem. A plot is an end goal, something the story aims to achieve, even if it ends mid-way or changes course. So, this story is purely an endurance test; you will read it until you get tired (with 343+ chapters and still going, huh? I guess I'm not wrong). I'm not saying that the story will never have a plot in the future, but I am saying that the plot will not be the center of it. One of the few series that manages this somewhat effectively is One Piece. It has a vague plot, characters with motivations and reasons (very important) to follow the said plot.
My second issue with the series is the deus ex machina, or what I call the "ass-pulls." The magic system in the series is out of control. It does whatever the author wants it to do, trying to be both a video game and real life. Even Dōmachi had a more believable magic system. If in this world someone can regrow an arm and leg with high enough healing magic, what stops people from being able to resurrect the dead? Another story that started similarly is Dragon Ball Z, infamous for characters sabotaging themselves for the sake of creating tension. If you can revive people from the dead, most dangers afterward become meaningless. So, in this world, if you don't know a good healer, you're screwed.
My final issues are with the characters and tone. The tone is all over the place. It doesn't know where it wants to be. It vacillates between being very childish and edgy, sometimes even within life-and-death situations (some fights have incredibly stupid banter, even when the enemy is super strong). The characters are stupid, bland, and archetypes. They have skewed personalities, especially the protagonist, and lack defined morals. Even after 80 chapters, all I know is that the cat girl loves food and fighting, and the sword-wielding character is a loli-con/father archetype.
**Spoiler**
How bad can a story really be? This is a question all writers must face during the creation of their work (it's obvious I had no idea where I was going with this nonsense). It's bad. Really bad.
I can only guess that this was written by a man-child (also likely a deviant with anger issues), with basic education (maybe middle school, possibly high school? If it's high school, God help him). It's really disappointing when you can feel that there is a lot of heart in the story, but just like how I play the guitar with a lot of heart and no one hires me, the execution falls flat.
It might get better, it might get worse. However, I got all I needed to know from a few chapters. It isn't for adults or children but for teens—escapist teens, specifically. If you like that sort of story, well, you might like it.
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This appears to be a review of a slice-of-life novel with a unique twist – a character wakes up in a parallel world where they are genderbent. The story combines the protagonist's serious and studious nature from their previous life with the memories, personality, and talents of their female counterpart. The character navigates their new identity as an otaku artist, blending the experiences of both genders.
The plot takes an interesting turn when the male persona is dominant, using the female personality only when needed, thanks to their work ethic and life background. The absence of romantic entanglements is a relief, as both versions are hinted to be asexual. Fans of virtual YouTubers (VTubers) would find the first arc particularly appealing, featuring a competition similar to Korea's early Hololive scene.
However, the translation quality by Kari Studio is a concern. They reportedly rely on AI, resulting in errors such as incorrect pronouns, names, missing content, and nonsensical sentences. Updates are slow, and Patreon rewards for advanced chapters can be costly.
In summary, the novel offers a compelling narrative with engaging moments, but the translation issues might affect the reading experience. If you're interested in the genre and can overlook those flaws, it could still be worth checking out.
"Complete (100% read), I highly recommend this novel! By the time I reached The Geese Incident, I was laughing out loud. It’s a sweet, straightforward story with a lot of engaging plot twists and a unique perspective that sets it apart in the world of entertainment novels. The quirks of the main lead and main character are incredibly endearing, and I thoroughly enjoyed Komorebi's translation! Their hard work definitely deserves 5 stars.
~bunni"
Yo you still reading this?
where can you get the physical copy of this?
Bro, that lvl. AK-47 kicks in
Finish watching the anime and currently reading the manhwa, so... i will added this to my library for now, hopefully i will reading this after Shadow Slave
I read the manhwa and want to continue novel Is there any different please let me know if I should just restart this
Chapter 60 it gets better
1) Shadow Slave
2) Reverend Insanity
3) Outside Of Time( better translated version:Beyond the timescape, resd at least 300chaps)
4) Journey of the fate destroying emperor( Mc similar to fang yuan in current chapters, read at least 250 chapters)
5) Lord of the mysteries
6)Martial World
7) Coiling Dragon(best novel for newbie’s)
8) Renegade Immortal
9)Chrysalis
10) Paragon Of Sin ( best alchemy novel,unique)
11) Supremacy Games
12) A will eternal( funny asf)
Honorable Mentions: The Oracle Paths, Kill The Sun, Authors Pov, Lightining Is the Only way, Sword God In a World of magic,King Of Gods
Experience after trying at least 250 novels
Reincarnated with the strongest system
So far, the narrative is decent, but there hasn't been much progression or significant events. The emphasis appears to be on character interactions and background details rather than a clear plot. Based on the translated content, the characters themselves are well-developed, but the series' overall objective and direction feel scattered. Some chapters almost seem like filler without any substantial story contribution.
The translation isn't as poor as other reviews suggest, although it's not exceptional either. It seems the translator is trying to keep pace with the manga, which is currently ahead of the translation. The rapid pace might contribute to翻译中出现的一些问题.