Sendai Yuusha wa Inkyou Shitai Novel Review

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By iida k, タピオカ

3.5

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japaneseWeb Novel

Genres

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action adventure comedy ecchi fantasy harem martial arts seinen

Chapters

191 chapters

Started

2013

Description

Three years ago, in the land of Reinbulk, a Legendary Hero was summoned in the Kingdom of Leezalion and he succeeded in repelling the Demon King. Now, five students are summoned back into Reinbulk by the Kingdom of Luxeria to fight against the Demon King and the demon army. Unlike the other heroes, Yashiro Yuu has no magical affinity and the Luxeria Kingdom has no intention on acknowledging his existence or returning him to his world. However, Yuu is actually the previous Hero that had fought the Demon King. Moreover, he is perplexed at the situation since he knows the Demon King has not returned since he sealed him. If the seal was ever broken then he would be automatically summoned instead of normal summoned. Since he already saved the world once and the Demon King hasn’t been unsealed, Yuu decides to leave the demons to the new heroes and retire from the Hero business. So he decides to become an adventurer.

Publication Information

Original Publisher: media factory
Original Language: japanese
Type: Web Novel

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My Thoughts on Sendai Yuusha wa Inkyou Shitai

This web novel, "Sendai Yuusha wa Inkyou Shitai," certainly had its ups and downs for me. The premise is intriguing: a former hero, summoned again, but this time he just wants to live a quiet life. The execution, however, feels a bit uneven.

First Impressions

The initial chapters hooked me. The idea of a seasoned hero trying to fade into the background after already saving the world is quite appealing. I was eager to see how he'd navigate this new, less-glamorous existence. The mystery surrounding his past and his relationships also seemed promising.

What Works Well

The world-building is decent, and I appreciate the slow reveal of the MC's backstory. Learning about his past comrades and the sacrifices he made the first time around adds depth to his character. The fight scenes, while not groundbreaking, are generally well-written and engaging. I also found the translation quality to be good, which certainly enhanced my reading experience.

Areas of Concern

Unfortunately, several aspects detracted from my enjoyment. The biggest issue, for me, was the MC's character. While the novel presents him as a "pervert," it often felt more like an excuse for cheap humor than genuine character development. And, while I'm not opposed to ecchi elements, the constant focus on it felt repetitive and, at times, even cringeworthy.

Another major problem for me was the pacing. Events often felt rushed or skipped over entirely, leaving me wanting more. The constant POV shifts in the second volume were also jarring and made it difficult to stay invested in the story. And some of the characters, especially the loli elf, I found extremely annoying, and I was happy when she was eventually gone.

Final Verdict

"Sendai Yuusha wa Inkyou Shitai" has potential, but it's ultimately a mixed bag. If you can overlook the problematic humor and pacing issues, there's an enjoyable story buried beneath. However, if those elements are deal-breakers for you, you might want to consider looking elsewhere. I'd give it a tentative 3 out of 5 stars. It's not terrible, but it's definitely not a must-read.