I Noticed That I’ve Become A BL Game Protagonist’s Younger Brother! Novel Review

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By hanaka yui, 花果唯

2.9

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CompletedjapaneseWeb Novel

Genres

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comedy fantasy gender bender romance school life shoujo supernatural

Chapters

22 chapters

Started

2016

Description

I remembered. In my previous life, I was referred to as a fujoshi. And that this world is a BL game I have played back then. Not to mention.. my big brother is actually the protagonist! What kind of blessed life is this?! However, it’s a pity that my brother is already in a secret relationship with his childhood friend. When all is said and done, I can only watch as the game’s main story timeline came to an end. Isn’t this basically the God amusing oneself by messing with this poor soul?! Really?? God?? When I can finally witness a real life BL, why must my joy be tempered with?! God! Ain’t this a bit too cruel of a treat! Well, it’s alright I guess. In fact, to be able to experience this is already totally amazing. And the delicious treat is already served! Therefore, I will feed myself by observing the capture targets that was not tied to my brother! … And that would be the first blunder I made. How could I forget… the fact that I looked so much like my brother–!

Publication Information

Original Publisher: kadokawa
Original Language: japanese
Type: Web Novel

I Noticed That I’ve Become A BL Game Protagonist’s Younger Brother! Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator

My Thoughts on I Noticed That I’ve Become A BL Game Protagonist’s Younger Brother!

This web novel is a wild ride, to say the least. It's got comedy, fantasy, a gender-bent protagonist, romance, school life, and a dash of the supernatural. It's a lot to take in, but I dove in headfirst, ready for some lighthearted fun.

First Impressions

Initially, I was intrigued by the premise. Reincarnation into a BL game as the protagonist's younger brother? Sounds like a recipe for some hilarious shenanigans. The cover art is eye-catching, and the tags promised a cute, dense protagonist navigating a world of accidental seduction. I settled in, hoping for a story akin to "Kiss Him, Not Me!" but in a BL setting.

What Works Well

The humor definitely shines. The MC's denseness is played up for comedic effect, and his internal monologues had me chuckling. The author does a great job of creating ridiculous situations where the MC obliviously attracts attention, leading to some genuinely funny moments. Also, many readers praised the translator's work, and I found the author's writing to be solid.

Areas of Concern

However, I can't ignore some of the issues that several readers have brought up. The MC's initial attitude towards BL and the portrayal of his fujoshi tendencies are, to put it mildly, problematic. Some readers found his behavior to be fetishizing and even creepy. The constant insistence on being "straight" despite being surrounded by potential male love interests also struck me as a bit tiresome.

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Final Verdict

Overall, I Noticed That I’ve Become A BL Game Protagonist’s Younger Brother! is a mixed bag. It has moments of genuine humor and charm, but it's also riddled with problematic elements and a frustrating ending. If you're looking for a lighthearted comedy with no serious romantic development, you might find some enjoyment here. However, if you're expecting a fulfilling BL romance, you'll likely be disappointed. Proceed with caution.