Prince Kurobuta Who Reincarnated as a Villain Character Remembered His Previous Life and Was Changed, He Would Be the Strongest if He Escapes From the Death End~ Novel Review
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By yuusha shounen, 少年ユウシャ
55 chapters
2020
Description
“You’ve been a great help. Thank you. “It’s a lie!! …… Brad-sama thanked me? No way! The prince, Brad von Pistel is a proud, insidious, dark-skinned, ugly prince known as the “Black Pig Prince”, In the middle of a training class at the Royal Academy, he recalls the memories of his previous life as Kurokawa Hayato, an otaku gamer who is an Arasa-ossan. At the same time, he realizes that the world he lives in is very similar to the RPG “Final Quest” that was so popular in his previous life. However, in the story, Brad is a villainous character who later becomes the king and is destined to die at the hands of the hero. There is still some time before that day arrives, but if he doesn’t change his ways, he will end up dead. Brad decides to change himself and live an honest life in order to avoid the end of his life at all costs. But as he becomes kinder to those around him, diets, and uses his knowledge of the game to become stronger, he becomes a handsome prince, and instead of just avoiding the end of his life, he ends up being worshipped by those around him! It’s supposed to be a success story where everything you do turns out good, but the author’s personality is so twisted that even he doesn’t know how it will turn out.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- kadokawa
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Web Novel
Prince Kurobuta Who Reincarnated as a Villain Character Remembered His Previous Life and Was Changed, He Would Be the Strongest if He Escapes From the Death End~ Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on Prince Kurobuta Who Reincarnated as a Villain Character Remembered His Previous Life and Was Changed, He Would Be the Strongest if He Escapes From the Death End~
This web novel, with its slightly unwieldy title, promises a familiar yet potentially engaging isekai adventure. The premise – a reincarnated otaku taking over the body of a villainous prince – certainly piqued my interest, and while it doesn't completely reinvent the wheel, there's enough here to keep me tentatively hooked.
First Impressions
Initially, the story felt a little generic. The early chapters tread familiar ground with the "oh no, I've reincarnated!" trope. Our protagonist, once a 30-year-old otaku, finds himself in the body of Prince Kurobuta, a character he knew from a game. The initial focus is on his physical appearance, which is presented as a major flaw, playing into that overused "being fat makes you a bad person" trope. This rubbed me the wrong way at first, but I kept reading, hoping for some character development.
What Works Well
Despite the initial stumbles, the story started to grow on me. The MC's transformation, both physically and mentally, is a core element, and it's handled reasonably well. The world-building, while not groundbreaking, is functional and provides a decent backdrop for the story. I'm particularly interested in the hints about the MC's family secrets and the potential reasons behind his villainous character's portrayal in the original game. The interactions with other characters, especially his fiancée, add a layer of intrigue, and I appreciate that the story doesn't always go the predictable route.
Areas of Concern
One of the biggest issues I noticed is the lack of consequences for certain actions. For example, the fact that someone could openly harass the prince without facing repercussions is jarring and breaks immersion. This lack of consistency in the world-building can be frustrating. Also, the protagonist's relationships can feel a bit shallow. There's a hint of a harem forming, but the romantic development feels forced and relies on tired tropes.
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Final Verdict
"Prince Kurobuta" is a fairly average isekai novel with some enjoyable elements. It relies on familiar tropes, but it has the potential to become something more if the author can address the inconsistencies and develop the characters and relationships more organically. I'd recommend giving it a try if you're a fan of the genre, but don't expect a masterpiece. I'll be following along with moderate interest, hoping to see some improvement as the story progresses.
