Artificial Demon King – I’ve Been Living a Lazy Life Using High Technology, and for Some Reason I’ve Been Called the Demon Lord (T_T) Novel Review
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By murabito t, village t, 村人t
125 chapters
2020
Description
Kibitsu Cho, who died of exhaustion at a black company, is reincarnated as an all-powerful android in the world that followed. In a future world where humanity is dying, ecosystems are changing, and monsters are stirring, Cho uses his super specs and the high-tech technology of the past to explore his surroundings as he pleases while enjoying his life as a hermit. In a world where civilization has fallen, and the world has returned to its primitive state, he has created a uniquely artificial castle city and spends his days living in comfort. The human race, which was supposed to have been destroyed, has arrived. He had no idea. That encounter set him on the path to becoming the “Demon King”. “I’m just shutting myself in.” The film depicts the life of Kibitsu Cho, a man who was later feared by history and somehow came to be known as the “Demon King.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- kakuyomu
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Web Novel
Artificial Demon King – I’ve Been Living a Lazy Life Using High Technology, and for Some Reason I’ve Been Called the Demon Lord (T_T) Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on Artificial Demon King – I’ve Been Living a Lazy Life Using High Technology, and for Some Reason I’ve Been Called the Demon Lord (T_T)
First Impressions
Okay, so "Artificial Demon King" has a title that screams "isekai shenanigans," and the premise definitely delivers on that front. A lazy protagonist, high technology in a fantasy world, and accidental demon lord status? Sign me up! Or at least, that's what I thought going in. The overall rating tempered my expectations a bit, but I was still hoping for some lighthearted fun.
What Works Well
The core concept is undeniably appealing. The blend of sci-fi and fantasy elements, particularly the "high technology" aspect, has the potential to create some hilarious situations and unique world-building. The promise of misunderstandings leading to the MC being hailed as a demon lord also sounds like a recipe for comedic gold. The tags themselves are also quite appealing. It seems like it has a wide variety of genres, and can appeal to a wide audience.
Areas of Concern
Unfortunately, execution seems to be where this novel stumbles. The writing quality is a significant issue. I found the prose to be clunky and awkward at times, making it difficult to fully immerse myself in the story. There's a sense that the narrative jumps around without a clear flow, almost like following a train of thought that's constantly being interrupted. This disjointedness makes it hard to connect with the characters and the overall plot. The translation also seems to be a major detractor, so the original work could potentially be better than what is translated here.
Final Verdict
"Artificial Demon King" has a lot of potential, but the current state of the writing and translation holds it back considerably. While the premise is intriguing and the comedic elements show promise, the execution needs significant improvement. I'd recommend approaching this one with caution, and perhaps waiting to see if future translations address the current issues.
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