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"Legend Of The Northern Blade" is a must read Murim manhwa with amazing action.

Ratings first:
Art - 10/10
Story - 8/10
Character - 9/10
Enjoyment - 9/10
Overall - 9/10

First of all, this manhwa is simply a must read. The character designs are varied and unique, and each could likely be recognized simply from their silhouettes. The artstyle might be offputting at first, but soon you will realize that is amazing whilst being stylized. The fights are actually nearing Sakamoto Days level of action, with incredible choreography and effects.
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Secondly, the hype for this manhwa is nearly unparalleled. A bit in, it gives off a similar vibe to Solo Leveling, in that you want to scream from the coolness factor of it all. The characters are written well, there is development, a great backstory, politics, revenge, and setting. Well, the setting is a little generic due to the usage of Murim and martial clans, but it manages not to go too cliché or overbloated.

I would say the only thing about this manhwa that doesn't live up to its potential is the discard of the mc's blacksmithing skills, which are never mentioned again after the midpoint. There was much nuance and mystery to be discovered there, gone unfulfilled. Perhaps we'll see its re-emergence, however - I have faith in the author.

Overall, this is one of the greatest manhwa of all time for sure. I recommend reading a random chapter halfway into the series before you start it, to get a better sense of what the series will become.

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"Devil Returns to School Days" succeeds at an actual revenge story with a devious protagonist.

Ratings first:
Art - 6.5/10
Story - 8/10
Character - 7/10
Enjoyment - 10/10
Overall - 8/10

First of all, this story very well justifies itself. The protagonist has an actual reason to get revenge, he has an actual reason as to why he knows the things he knows, and he has the actual means for it. There's not much bullshattery going here; pretty airtight.
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Secondly, this is an extremely enjoyable one to read. The mc is straight up like a villain, concisely pulling off his calculated plans. The protagonist is very static, but the characters around him change due to his influence, and it's incredibly fun to watch how the world changes. It seems to be building up to something bigger, which is quite unfortunate. It would have been a nice, bite-sized, purposeful story if not for the introduction of a "big bad," which is understandable for the longevity of the plot, but many stories are bogged down by this (I'm looking at you, Revival Man).

Lastly, everything is done well, not great, but enough to serve the purpose of the story - to get readers drooling in joy from watching pain be dealt to others as comeuppance.

Overall, this manhwa knows what it is, who it markets itself to, and delivers with alright execution. A good read if you want to giggle like a maniac reading a villanous protagonist.

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"The Novel's Extra" is a well-executed but generic magic school manhwa.

Ratings first:
Art - 9/10
Story - 5/10
Character - 6/10
Enjoyment - 8/10
Overall - 6.5/10

First of all, the story's premise is incredibly basic. The mc wrote a book, he was isekaid into his book, but oooohhh, things are slightly different! There are teens, there's potential romances, a magic school, and the protagonist showing off. Everyone fawns over him, of course.
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Secondly, I haven't read the source material that everyone seems to love, but the manhwa falls into the same trap Second Coming of Gluttony did: it seems to believe that all its readers have read the webnovel. The plot seems nonsensical, and time skips all over the place, as if hastily trying to include only the most plot driven moments from the source material. Some may like this, but to me, the pacing doesn't give any time to breathe.

I read the original manhwa adaptation when it came out. It was definitely a lot lower in quality of art, but I preferred it much more due to the pacing and unique characterization of the mc. This new adaptation mc feels like the most bland piece of paper.

Lastly, don't get me wrong, this manhwa is a lot of fun. If you like more of a slice of life/comedy vibe manhwa, this will hit the spot. The art is great at times, as well, and the mc using a gun is more unique, I suppose.

Overall, this is an adaptation that requires some prior reading to appreciate fully. It's great in small doses, but really feels like missing the mark in large doses. I recommend 1 chapter a day rather than binging.

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"Zomgan" is an action-packed, life's-purpose story about fighting against superpowered cannibals.

Ratings first:
Art - 9/10
Story - 7/10
Character - 8.5/10
Enjoyment - 7/10
Overall - 8/10

First of all, the world is set years after a mysterious zombie virus turned the world upside down. However, with a twist, after a short while the zombies would evolve into "zomgans," intelligent creatures with intelligence, strength, and a thirst for blood (basically vampires).
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Secondly, the fight choregraphy is this manhwa is incredible. Whilst many pieces of fantasical media default to "hit hard, hit fast, energy beam," Zomgan achieves success in showing clear, beautiful, and creative fight scenes. This is especially the case with the protagonist, who makes sure to use all his abilities in his arsenal, a spectacular sight to behold.

Unfortunately the story seems a little aimless, and the plot for now simply revolves around survive and kill, which is disappointing to say the least. Important characters are developed very well, but side characters often simply pop into existence through time skips - and don't last too long for the readers to care. And it doesn't help that the protagonist doesn't seem to care either; it's often frustrating because the protagonist could solve the issue easily, but he just... doesn't.

Overall, this is a good read. It's a guilty pleasure on the side of pleasure, with unique characters, incredible fights, and polished art. It's a shame it drags itself down with its pacing and aimlessness, though things do seem to be ramping up.

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"Pick Me Up!" puts a unique twist on the whole isekai/mmorpg genre with real stakes and a captivating mystery.

Ratings first:
Art - 10/10
Story - 8.5/10
Character - 7/10
Enjoyment - 9/10
Overall - 8.5/10

First of all, it is set in an incredibly brutal world, where the mc must struggle to survive each floor that he climbs, with comrades who may or may not survive. Whilst of course there are core characters, I have no doubt that many of them will be in the dirt by the end of the series.
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Secondly, the mystery behind the mc's reason for being sucked into the game is fascinating, and is only accentuated further each episode. Instead of bsing the mc's reason for being ultra strong, we see his undying will to survive and while he is given a little boost in the beginning, in no way does that make him op at all. His power is of his own effort, and it's incredibly refreshing.
I can only compare it to something like a combination of: AOT, TOG, and L.A.G. (lots of acronyms, I know).

Lastly, the development of characters is quite interesting, especially the side characters who seem to be a lot more dynamic as compared to the mc. I'd love to see how he grows, because as of now he is simply a cold and calculated mastermind, of which we've seen the archetype of a million times before.

Overall, this has the potential to become one of the greatest manhwa of all time, though with 48 chapters out right now, only time will tell.

Signing off, HeyMyHead