After Saving the Villains, They Became Obsessed With Me

My Thoughts on After Saving the Villains, They Became Obsessed With Me

"After Saving the Villains, They Became Obsessed With Me" is a web novel that promises a blend of action, fantasy, and harem elements, all wrapped up with a healthy dose of yandere love. As someone who enjoys exploring various web novel genres, I decided to dive in and see what this story had to offer.

First Impressions

The premise itself is quite intriguing. The idea of a protagonist transmigrating into a world and inadvertently attracting the obsessive affections of formerly villainous characters is certainly a hook. It sets the stage for potential power fantasies and dark romance, which I find quite appealing.

What Works Well

The initial chapters do a decent job of establishing the world and the protagonist's abilities. The concept of his powers adapting to his needs is interesting and provides a convenient way to overcome obstacles. The story quickly introduces the heroines and hints at the yandere aspects that become more prominent later on.

Areas of Concern

However, the story starts to lose its luster as it progresses. The world-building feels rather thin, and the characters, particularly the heroines, lack depth. They often come across as mere archetypes of yandere, making it difficult to distinguish them or invest in their relationships with the protagonist.

The pacing of the yandere transformations also feels rushed. One heroine's shift is particularly jarring, lacking the necessary build-up and emotional foundation to make it believable. The protagonist, while intended to be a blank slate, sometimes veers into frustratingly dense territory. His overpowered abilities and the plot armor he seems to possess can also detract from the sense of tension and stakes in the story.

Final Verdict

Overall, "After Saving the Villains, They Became Obsessed With Me" is an okay read if you're looking for a quick and easy time-waster with yandere elements. However, if you're seeking complex characters, intricate world-building, and a protagonist with genuine depth, you might be disappointed. It has potential, but it ultimately falls short of delivering a truly compelling and memorable story.