apopoi's manga / #Manhua/Manhwa(50)

This is surprisingly up my alley. Tbh though I enjoy this type of 'cultivation' esque manhwas/manhuas..it tends to be overwhelming with the amount of information being dumped. Also, if you've read one, you have read all. It is basically the same shit in different format. I do like the master-disciple connection going on, and the sworn brothers bit. The MC faces success after sucess though tribulations come in insignificant forms. Him healing the master happened surprisingly sooner than I expected. I also like that he isn't a douchebag and has a moral compass unlike other MCs. He does struggle between being a doctor and a martial master but he considers himself a doctor first and foremost. He is also incredibly mature and has an objective and logical outlook on life. I didn't see him becoming that attached to his Master but with the context that he was an orphan and all, it does make sense. He wonders if this is what it feels like to have a parent as his master pats his head. Up until now there are no love interest overtly. His friend could be one or that younger sibling of the something clan (sorry I can't keep tabs on everything) . What more? I like the dog

Ugh this became increasingly cliche as the plot progresses. I noticed this in other manhwas that involved this type of regression or dungeon-esque plot, is this a trend? I have to drop it, I can't waste my time reading this when there are so many hidden gems out there. It has potential but I was prepared after being disappointed with 'The beginning after the end'. That's something that makes me sad just thinking about it. I read upto Ch38. When he was a year old, that inner monologue he had that 'All I do is sleep, shit and eat' went semi-viral so I knew of it. Also when he protected his sister from that wild dog, I saw that on a YouTube short. I cringed from it and I am still cringing now tbh.

Oh this was just lovely. A joy to read. It cleanses my soul and makes me squeal. First love really hits different, reminds me of how I felt reading 'Eleanor and Park'. The comedy was done so tastefully and is a parody of sorts, it also breaks the third wall constantly. Also, I love that Bora is such a cool person and I love the MC's first meeting with her sister. She just stood on the swing with someone on it. I wonder tho how Jay mistook her crush to be Seohyun. Seohyun is an adorable puppy. Jay is a social butterfly but sets his lines properly. Bora is a relatable queen. I also live for Soyeon's loyalty to her bestie, she also made a move after she was certain that MC liked Seohyun now. But I have one problem.. The cliffhanger? I don't want him to misunderstand the situation. I hope that the author won't drag this out, based on the past chapters that doesn't seem to be the case since it was resolved through communication and confrontation so I'm not too worried. And also the rizz on Seohyun? When he suggested that Jay should ask Bota for matching phone cover.. I'm like boyyyy. Anyway I like that he's not one dimensional. My sister (whom I read this with) mentioned that the MC's love language was act of service and the ML physical touch. Man they are too cute!!!

I get what the writer is trying to do but it just isn't working out for me. It's the same case as 'Beware of the Villainess', they are trying to make the FL be the bad bitch, calls out people's bs etc typa girl but it just gets repetitive since that's all they are. They try to make them relatable but they can still make the MC interesting tho. Can't we just get both instead of one or the other? The MC comes off selfish, entitled and uncaring towards her little brother. They could make her more complex, like her love for him slowly turning into hatred and really digging deep into the complicated emotional distress she is feeling as she keeps resetting for the 23rd time. The manhwa presents it as her trying her best initially then becoming unfeeling or numb over time but imo she never really tried. The first time she possessed this lady, even while knowing the owner of this body's brother is getting raped, she just sits by the sidelines and lets the novel take it's inevitable plot towards her brother committing suicide. Then the other times when she says she is doing her best, she just puts him in her line of sight thinking that everything will be fine. The later timelines, she completely ignores her brother and focuses on her pursuit of magical knowledge. In her 22nd life, as soon as she gets the gist with the sword and what not, you would expect her to spring into action yet she relaxes drinking tea then fires her maid (that poisoned her brother in one of the timeline). She also proceeds to call out her cousin the rapist on his behaviour thereby unhinging him that led to him killing her brother. Like what went in this dumb bitch's head? Like why would u unnerve this motherfucker who has been the cause of your little brother's trauma and expect him to just take it. No! He's going to retaliate and someone as powerless as him isn't going to take it out on you but your powerless brother, the only one beneath him. Man I am so frustrated with this hoe.. It's insane. Btw I read upto ch3 properly then read the first two panels or so of Ch4 then I dropped it. Also them constantly breaking the fourth wall gets on my nerves. This isn't the kind of story where that type of antics is natural, at least set it up for that type of humor. The story has been pretty serious so far so calling out the readers out of the blue isn't a good idea. Also I am left confused thinking if they are actually having this convo or that's just the author being silly.

This is just an extension of 'Placebo' (which I already wrote a review for), just with more context and more chapters. The art style isn't my cup of tea and the lil bro is just a menace to society. At first I thought that the big bro was mean to him so he did it as a way to retaliate but now not so much. He enjoys messing with his big bro especially since the latter hates him so much. I can stomach toxic semes only if they tick off my conditions - and even that is flexible, but the one thing that I can't stand is just pure torture. If there is a bit of affection to their "obsession" or harassment, I can go through with it but this is just him being a sadist and wanting to put his brother down. He doesn't want him to be happy, he interjects himself into every situation he is in. You know in some bls where the seme goes soft for the uke when they cry or does something cute, that's my shit right there but no not even that, this piece of shit can't even give me the bare minimum to put my delulu mind at ease. Whatever.

I hate the art style. I hate the MC immature ass, the plot is not plotting. The artist doesn't know how to draw a child at all. Because what is this disgusting shit!? The Royal family, the Halyas etc everything bores me.. I wanna see a flashback of the Duke and the MC's parents.. That would be cool. Especially because of the story that the Nanny told to the MC. The one shot for this was spectacular but of course we get this dogshit instead. Life is hard. The story isn't decent either so it's not too much of a shame but nevertheless. I can't believe my sister recommended this to me of all things. At Ch20.

This is super cute. Soo much second hand embarrassment but that's part of the charm, it's like watching Mark Lee..it's all part of what makes it so lovable. I love that it's in his POV, he's so complex.. I thought it would be the typical yandere trope but this actually has a lot of depth. I'm not that fond of Olive's brother and Carlos but that's mainly because I'm attached to the ML now. I like Olive's friend, the Black Dog, she chose her loyalty over her personal feelings. I like her. She also seemed to genuinely care for the ML in the past timeline as well, telling the conservative fool that the head butler was someone the ML was fond of and if he knew his condition, he could've been an ally. She's so amazing. Her personality, her character design.. I love all of it. I like the beastmen children and Menas(?) as well. It's such a shame that the ML cut his hair, him with his long hair was chef's kiss.. Olive's crush on the 2nd prince was amusing but I like her dynamic with ML much moree.. The way they bicker.. And how the ML talks back to her as well, instead of accepting everything and smiling like the 2nd prince would do. That's why most age gap ick me the fuck out. Also I was so surprised that the ML actually had a personality.. I thought he would just be pining for her and do everything she likes, accepting everything.. I mean he would but the way they bicker and all, when she tutored him as well.. He's almost immune to her now that it's funny.

Okayy.. I dropped this. Maybe I should see this through because people are putting this in the same tier as TCF and ORV. The Big Three of Manhwa?? Up until where I read, this definitely was not on par with the two. Hmmm Update (26/8/24) : I like it so far. It's not up to par in my opinion with TCF and ORV but it's very decent. I didn't even know that people shipped Hyunjae with Soojin.. It's saur funny that I never side eyed them. Maybe if I reread it, I can catch some moments here and there but so far nada. The lil bro is a bit much but I understand his sentiment, the whole big bro act is kind of pissing me the fuck off so I'm on his side. That sequence of their childhood was my fav... It recontextualizes everything and adds so much layers to the story.. Mwahh chef's kiss

I don't like it as much as I thought I would. The story got stale after a while, with stronger enemies he must vanquish. Not to mention the people that got caught in the crossfire. I'm not the biggest fan of this so I'll most likely not continue this, the only reason I got this far was through sheer willpower. I wonder if we'll get to see his friends from his time training as assassins. The white haired girl dying was a shame but I'm glad the MC remembers her, and that it was her wish he fulfilled. Him sleeping around gave me the ick honestly but what can I expect from a Murim manhwa.. I was deluding myself. I hate how people keep on underestimating the MC and trouble keeps on brewing.. Just leave it be. I hate when there is no end goal and we just keep on going and going and going.

The art style is very typical.. It kinda reminds me of Omega Complex but worse... I like their dynamic as strange as it is.. The baby talk during sex was weird for sure, also we can tell that the ML has serious issues like warning bells ringing every interaction they have.. The kpop best friend.. I hate him.. Reminds me of 'Lost in the Clouds' that friend being homophobic and making people bully him. It's so ughhh downright disgusting behaviour. I hate that. The ML's past was wooow... It explains soo much. Currently at Ch32.