I’ve Been Reincarnated as a Scumbag, Prickly Best Friend Who Collects Hate in a Gal Game. And the Main Character Is Too Incompetent To Be Useful…
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By sakura matsuri, 桜祭
857 chapters
2021
Description
The Struggle of a guy who remembers his previous life and realized he reincarnated into the world of a dating sim he used to play. However, there is one problem with the character he reincarnated as. The man he reincarnated as was Akechi Hideyori, a man who possesses the ability to manipulate others to [Do whatever he commands at will] . A s*umbag who used his ability to ruin the lives of the heroines as the game’s antagonist. Realizing that he had reincarnated as the character that was hated by all players, he planned to live out his life without getting involved with the game’s story, but…….. Troubles always seem to find their way to him.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- kakuyomu
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Web Novel
I’ve Been Reincarnated as a Scumbag, Prickly Best Friend Who Collects Hate in a Gal Game. And the Main Character Is Too Incompetent To Be Useful… Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on I’ve Been Reincarnated as a Scumbag, Prickly Best Friend Who Collects Hate in a Gal Game. And the Main Character Is Too Incompetent To Be Useful…
First Impressions
Okay, the title is a mouthful, I know! "I’ve Been Reincarnated as a Scumbag, Prickly Best Friend Who Collects Hate in a Gal Game. And the Main Character Is Too Incompetent To Be Useful…" promises a wild ride, and to some extent, it delivers. The premise is intriguing: our protagonist finds himself in the body of a villainous character from a game, determined to avoid his original fate. However, the execution seems to divide readers.
What Works Well
There's definitely a charm to the core concept. The idea of a second chance, coupled with the meta-awareness of being inside a game world, offers a lot of potential for comedy and character development. Some readers have praised the translation quality, which is always a huge plus. I also noticed that many enjoy the interactions between the main character and the heroines, describing the story as a rom-com at its heart. The way the author portrays the original game timeline and how it contrasts with the present timeline has also been praised by some for adding depth to the novel.
Areas of Concern
The biggest sticking point for many, and it's hard to ignore, is the main character's density. It's not just that he's slow to pick up on romantic cues; some find him frustratingly oblivious, even to the point of it feeling unnatural. This perceived denseness seems to be a major source of irritation, hindering the development of relationships and making the harem aspect less enjoyable for some. Another concern is the pacing and the inclusion of chapters dedicated to the original game timeline. While some appreciate the context, others find these sections jarring and irrelevant to the current plot, interrupting the flow of the story.
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Final Verdict
"I’ve Been Reincarnated as a Scumbag…" is a mixed bag. It has a fun premise and some enjoyable character interactions, but the main character's denseness and the pacing issues might turn off some readers. If you're a fan of harems, rom-coms, and don't mind a frustratingly oblivious protagonist, it might be worth checking out. However, be prepared for a potentially slow burn and some jarring shifts in perspective.
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