Midnight_Rose's manga / #Strong Male Lead(37)

I like it. It's not action, action, action but more relaxing? It does have it but not to the extent one would maybe expect. I didn't mind it since it was still entertaining and funny. He's a likeable character and does have character development too imo. I'm absolutely living for the moments where his past self shines through. It contrasts his calm, stoic demeanor so much to see his crazy grin with the red eyes. And that makes the action worthwhile? He wants to live a normal life (which of course doesn't really work) so yes, that does include romance. Not that he's really into that for now. Can't see him with anyone yet either because he's a bit... awkward? Socially not adapted? But he definitely gets better I think. The current potential FL is headstrong but I don't dislike her. Not harem either. It's just that you meet different people in your lifetime and if it doesn't work you move on. So there are multiple potential FLs but not parallel (thank god). He's not that type of protagonist anyway. Chapter 97

I like it more than I thought at the first few chapters. Had to get a bit used to the new hair but I get why he did that. New hair for a new start. Change. (And I'm absolutely in love with his earrings!) Harem isn't really the case so far in my opinion. Sure there are multiple women who are showing interest in the MC but it's not overboard. Like they not brainless for him or blushing to no end. They're very strong too. Pretty sure that if there's a FL then it would be the pink haired one. So it is enjoyable for me too as someone who dislikes harems a lot.

Chapter 111

I already know this will be satisfying as hell. Basically there are the so called calamities who are threatening humanity. To fight them there were the 12 Zodiacs who were blessed by the Gods. Our MC was the 13th who awakened without any blessing and the strongest amongst them. In the fight against the worst calamity he was backstabbed and left to die. Against any odds he survived and comes back after 20 years to take revenge. I really like his personality. He's brash and direct. Maybe you wouldn't think that he's over 40 but then again 20 of these years were spent with literally nothing but fighting, probably thinking about nothing but revenge. So it's understandable. And I love Hugo! (And feel sorry for him... hope that he gets a power-up and recognition soon.) I like Apollo too.

There's definitely character growth. SPOILER FOR CHAPTER 4: I love how the MC checked again if the Flame Emperor is a scumbag so early in life. Not that I would be extremely mad if he didn't but yeah.