Re: r/HobbyDrama Hobby Scuffles - Does anyone else have examples of stories that tend to be dismissed because of their premise/genre, but you think are actually more nuanced than they seem? Read more
The one that immediately came to my mind is "SSS-Class Revival Hunter", a novel and a manhwa. The general sentiment I've seen (and I also thought of) is that the title seems...boring, as if it's just your run-of-the-mill story about an overpowered character fighting his way up a tower as a hunter with game-like mechanics. Like it's not anything new, just one of these copies, dime a dozen. The first impression isn't great. I didn't read it for a long time because of that as well.
The first few chapters were pretty rough as well, as the protagonist can come off as cringy. And then it hit you with unexpected emotions, sincerity, and feelings. And again. And again. In the end, I was amazed to find out that at its core, this is a profound and poignant tale of humans, with all their bad and good, joys and woes, making me laugh and cry. It has so much heart in it, coupled with a good comedy and interesting world-building. It takes a while to get there, but I think it really pays off. It also plays around with multiple genres and multi-demographic appeal (there's even otome isekai/villainess arc!). The artwork is phenomenal as well. Hands down one of my favorite manhwa ever.
The one that immediately came to my mind is "SSS-Class Revival Hunter", a novel and a manhwa. The general sentiment I've seen (and I also thought of) is that the title seems...boring, as if it's just your run-of-the-mill story about an overpowered character fighting his way up a tower as a hunter with game-like mechanics. Like it's not anything new, just one of these copies, dime a dozen. The first impression isn't great. I didn't read it for a long time because of that as well.
The first few chapters were pretty rough as well, as the protagonist can come off as cringy. And then it hit you with unexpected emotions, sincerity, and feelings. And again. And again. In the end, I was amazed to find out that at its core, this is a profound and poignant tale of humans, with all their bad and good, joys and woes, making me laugh and cry. It has so much heart in it, coupled with a good comedy and interesting world-building. It takes a while to get there, but I think it really pays off. It also plays around with multiple genres and multi-demographic appeal (there's even otome isekai/villainess arc!). The artwork is phenomenal as well. Hands down one of my favorite manhwa ever.
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