I Was Reincarnated as a Childhood Friend of the Last Boss Who Has Fallen Into the Darkness Novel Review
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By オーミヤビ
2024
Description
I, Arx Fort, is a reincarnated person. Therefore, I knew that this world was the world of “Celestia Kingdom,” a popular otome game in my former world. At first, I thought I was a nameless mob, but it turns out that I am actually a childhood friend of the most fearsome last boss If the knowledge from my previous life is correct, won’t she fall into the darkness upon my death? I managed to become the strongest and avoid a bad ending. But something was wrong with her…. “Hey, why don’t you look at me…?”
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- kakuyomu
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Web Novel
I Was Reincarnated as a Childhood Friend of the Last Boss Who Has Fallen Into the Darkness Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on I Was Reincarnated as a Childhood Friend of the Last Boss Who Has Fallen Into the Darkness
First Impressions
Okay, so "I Was Reincarnated as a Childhood Friend of the Last Boss Who Has Fallen Into the Darkness" definitely grabbed my attention with that title. I'm always a sucker for the reincarnation trope, especially when it's mixed with a bit of villainy and a school setting. The premise seemed promising: a protagonist reborn as a childhood friend destined to try and prevent the last boss from going dark. I dove in hoping for a fun, engaging read.
What Works Well
The initial concept is definitely intriguing, and the tags highlight some potentially enjoyable elements. The idea of a "mob protagonist" who's strong from the start navigating the complexities of an academy setting, while also dealing with the looming darkness of their childhood friend, is a recipe for some compelling storytelling. I could see the potential for interesting power dynamics and character development, especially with the master-servant relationship and the presence of a beautiful female lead. The tags alone are enough to make me want to keep reading and see how the author handles these elements.
Areas of Concern
Unfortunately, my experience wasn't entirely smooth sailing. I noticed that some aspects of the execution could use some work. For example, I've seen some readers mention issues with the translation, which can really detract from the overall enjoyment of a novel. Clarity and readability are crucial, and if the translation is hindering that, it's a significant problem. Also, there are some concerns about the main character's personality. I'm not sure if I completely agree with the slave-like mind, but there might be something to it.
Final Verdict
Overall, "I Was Reincarnated as a Childhood Friend of the Last Boss Who Has Fallen Into the Darkness" has an interesting premise, but it seems to be struggling with execution in certain areas. If you're willing to overlook some potential translation issues and maybe a questionable character trait or two, you might find something to enjoy here. However, I think there are better options out there.
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